Shopping & Dining

DINING In Spearfish looking for a great meal has only one problem - choosing where to go! With an emphasis on locally grown, natural foods, Spearfish has a variety of options sure to please your taste buds. We like to say you can dine around the world while never leaving town. If a sizzling steak cooked to perfection is what you seek, Spearfish has it. How about some international cuisine such as Chinese, Italian, Japanese, or Mexican? Let’s add to this list a stop at the local creamery for some freshly made ice cream and treats. Great coffee shops abound in our community adding to the quaintness. If you simply want to kick back at a pub or bar, or you want to catch the big game, we have that covered, too. SHOPPING As a micropolitan community, Spearfish offers big-city shopping and services in a small town environment boasting over 40 unique specialty shops. Shopkeepers in Spearfish are well known for going the extra mile with friendly, personal service. Browse through inviting antique shops and gift stores, or examine the handiwork of area artists and crafters. Spearfish offers a surprising array of shopping choices from cozy boutiques and specialty shops to big box stores. Outdoor enthusiasts can stock up on sporting goods, climbing gear, and riding equipment. While just up the street, you can find scores of antiques. Rarely do you have a need or want that cannot be fulfilled by shopping local.

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NIGHTLIFE There is always plenty of live entertainment, theater productions, restaurants, bars, and pubs each with distinct personalities. A night out in Spearfish is truly what you make it. Many of the local restaurants feature local art, as well as local musicians. If you enjoy live theater, there are numerous options in the area with several here at home: from the local opera house community theater and live entertainment productions, to cowboy music and poetry at the High Plains Western Heritage Center, to theater productions, and professional recitals at the university. Catch the latest flick at the Northern Hills Cinema, work on your game at the local bowling alley, or simply catch up with friends at the local brewery or wine bars. During summer months, from the second Friday in June through Labor Day weekend, you can enjoy Downtown Friday Nights on Historic Main Street Spearfish and Spearfish Canyon Acoustic Series in the City Park during Wednesday nights in July.