Arts & Attraction

ATTRACTIONS & ARTS

BIG LURE OF ATTRACTIONS The community is rich in quality, family-friendly attractions. From one end of town to the other, Spearfish offers history, entertainment, education, and experiences that enrich lives. Find out how cattle were driven to this area from the southwest, listen to the poignant prose of a cowboy poet, enjoy a variety of western shows in the large theater, or maybe even indulge in a chuckwagon dinner at the High Plains Western Heritage Center. Learn about the fisheries culture and view thousands of trout at the D.C. Booth National Historic Fish Hatchery and Archives. An official name for an official property, this hatchery is home to hundreds of thousands of U.S. Fish & Wildlife artifacts. Open year-round, it really comes alive in the summer months with the gift shop, museum, railcar, and historic home available to the public. And head over to the Termesphere Gallery for a close up look at the works of an internationally renowned artist. Termespheres capture the up, down, and all-around visual world from one revolving point in space in a sixpoint perspective. CULTURE ABOUNDS With a vibrant arts and cultural community, Spearfish is home to many artisans. From world-renowned to local talents, sculptors, potters, woodworkers, painters, photographers, jewelers, singers, songwriters, actors, and dancers, all working to make Spearfish a hub for the visual and performing arts. Patrons of the arts support a variety of art venues including art galleries, studios, workshops, shows, and festivals. Throughout the year, there are many options to attend – or even participate in – live performances. Catch a play at the historic Matthews Opera House downtown, or enjoy live musical performances on their historic stage. Get on the campus of Black Hills State University for an intimate recital or a main-stage theatre production. On any given weekend, performers gather in local pubs and eateries to entertain guests with music. Visual arts also abound in this community. Along with art galleries, festivals, and markets, artisans display their work in many restaurants, public buildings, and many spaces throughout the community.

Photo by SD State Toursim High Plains Western Heritage Center

Courtesy Photo D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives