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With untamed beauty and a rich history, the Black Hills of South Dakota make the perfect destination for a family vacation. The Black Hills provide a spectrum of activities from hiking and camping, to museums and chuckwagon cookouts. You'll find a nice balance between urban fun and roughing it in the woods.

Local Listings:

Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort - Free breakfast daily! Rooms overlook Whitewood Creek, with free wifi & many amenities. Restaurant/bar, casino, 24-hour guest services and more!
Free breakfast daily! Rooms overlook Whitewood Creek, with free wifi & many amenities. Restaurant/bar, casino, 24-hour guest services and more!
Phone (605) 578-1294
Mountain View Lodge & Cabins Near Mt. Rushmore - Family owned, this newer, well-maintained property offers lodge rooms & cabins. Modern, clean, comfortable & quiet.
Family owned, this newer, well-maintained property offers lodge rooms & cabins. Modern, clean, comfortable & quiet.
Phone (605) 574-2236
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Palmer Gulch Resort - Cabins, Lodge Rooms, KOA Camping & RV hookups, restaurants, Chuckwagon Dinner, and Activities Galore, all in a beautiful scenic setting just minutes from Mount Rushmore.
Palmer Gulch ResortHill City, SD
Cabins, Lodge Rooms, KOA Camping & RV hookups, restaurants, Chuckwagon Dinner, and Activities Galore, all in a beautiful scenic setting just minutes from Mount Rushmore.
Phone (605) 574-2525
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Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming - Stay where the celebrities stay! Located in the heart of Deadwood, this historic hotel boasts the largest casino in Deadwood, and a sophisticated look and feel.
Stay where the celebrities stay! Located in the heart of Deadwood, this historic hotel boasts the largest casino in Deadwood, and a sophisticated look and feel.
Phone (605) 578-2241
$ - $$
Travel the Rockies: Customized Vacations - Activities, lodging & detailed driving directions at your pace for a stress-free vacation. 
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Activities, lodging & detailed driving directions at your pace for a stress-free vacation. Click for SPECIALS!
Phone (307) 672-9467
As the official lodging concessionaire in Custer Park, we offer hotels, log cabins and lodges for all budgets plus dining, trail rides, Bison Jeep tours & chuckwagon BBQs.
Phone (888) 875-0001
This beautiful slopeside lodge offers 1 & 2 bedroom condos with kithenettes, indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, game room and is walking distance to skiing, biking & more!
Phone (605) 584-0075
Great Location - Great Rooms - Great Rates in Custer. Vacation Packages, pool, beautiful property/playground, pet friendly and near all popular attractions.
Phone (605) 673-4323
From the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve to the Bridal Veil Falls, nature's glory awaits you!..
Phone (605) 673-9200
BoondocksDeadwood, SD
Stuck in the 50s and 60s, Boondocks is a unique visitors spot offering shopping, camping, amusement park rides, games and retro collections and..
Phone (605) 578-1186
Located in Northeast Wyoming just 9 miles north of Devils Tower. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, magnificent horse, and a friendly staff!..
Phone (307) 467-5236
Within the Black Hills, these western cabins and camping sites offer a beautiful spot. Full hookups. Cabins with one to seven bedrooms, Jacuzzis...
Phone (605) 574-9003
Mammoth SiteHot Springs, SD
Amazing place to learn about the history of our world! Very informative and interesting...
Phone (605) 745-6017
Realistic wax renditions of every US president dramatize historic events that shaped our nation; gift shop on-site plus nearby mini-golf and grill...
Phone (605) 666-4455
Rockin R RidesCuster, SD
Expert outfitters ensure an authentic Wild West experience as you explore the majestic Black Hills by horseback or wagon ride. No age limit;..
Phone (605) 673-2999
Purple mountains, rafting, Old Faithful, Grand Tetons all this and more right here at Tauck Bridges. Come an a true western adventure with us...
Phone (800) 788-7885
The Journey MuseumRapid City, SD
Journey through 2.5 billion years of history. Collections include archaelogy, geology, Minnilusa Pioneer, Sioux Indian, western native gardens, and..
Phone (605) 394-6923
Follow the path of the gold miners when you visit the underground falls buried 600 feet under a mountain!..
Phone (606) 343-0081

Mount Rushmore

Perhaps one of our most popular national icons, Mount Rushmore is sure to awe the kids as well as mom and dad. The faces of U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln were carved out of a granite cliff and stand 60 feet tall. The project is an engineering and artistic phenomenon that took 400 workers 14 years to complete.

Petrified Gardens and Forests

The Black Hills region is home to several petrified forests and gardens. You'll be able to peek into prehistoric times by examining the largest petrified trees and logs found in the Badlands region. Interpretive museums are located near most petrified forest sites.

Wind Caverns

These natural attractions feature many different caves that are sure to provide exciting adventures for the whole family. You'll see colorful calcite crystals, helectites, stalagmites, stalactites, frost crystals, and logomites. Tours of various lengths are typically available.

Amusement Parks

You'll find several amusement parks in the Black Hills area that come equipped with extensive mazes, zip lines, rock climbing walls, bumper cars, and basketball.

Gold Mines

Step into history and visit one of the Black Hills' many gold mines. Try your luck at panning for gold or visit one of the mining museums.

Custer State Park

Custer State Park is home to the nation's largest bison herd and yields several scenic drives and dramatic geologic formations. Take a family hike or pack a picnic lunch, you'll want to savor the natural scenery.

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