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Attractions and
Recreation
Black Hills Playhouse
Box 2513, Rapid City, SD 57709
605-255-4242
www.blackhillsplayhouse.com
bhphq@aol.com
Bear Country USA
13820 S. Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57701
605-343-2290
Fax
605-341-3206
www.bearcountryusa.com
pabear@bearcountryusa.com
Unique drive-through wildlife park features North
American animals roaming free in their natural habitat.
Walking tour of Baby land where bear cubs, wolf pups and
more are on display.
Beautiful Rushmore Cave
13622 Highway 40, Keystone, SD 57751
605-255-4384
www.rushmorecave.com
rushcave@rapidnet.com
The closest cave to Mt. Rushmore is the home of the
legendary Big Room. Magnificently adorned with countless
formations, it is the Black Hill’s most beautiful cave.
Black Hills Balloons
PO Box 210, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-2520
Fax
605-673-4092
www.blackhillsballoons.com
balloons@rapidnet.com
Experience the historic Black Hills on the oldest form of
flight known to man. Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, scenic lakes
and herds of wild buffalo, elk and deer are frequent sights.
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
PO Box 998, 12163 Highland Rd, Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-5955
www.wildmustangs.com
bhwhs@gwtc.net
Imagine a place where you can see miles and miles to the
horizon. A place where wild horses run free and eagles soar.
Tours year round. Call for reservations.
Blue Bell Hayride Chuck Wagon Cookout
US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD, 57730 Custer State Park
605-255-4531
www.custerstateparkresort.com
Blue Bell Stables - trail rides
US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD 57730 Custer State Park
605-255-4531
www.custerstateparkresort.com
Buffalo Safari Jeep Rides
US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD 57730 Custer State Park
605-255-4541
www.custerstateparkresort.com
Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Cowboy Music Show & Trail
Rides
22735 Hwy 385, Rapid City, SD 57702
605-348-7358
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800-403-7358
Fax
605-348-7358
www.circle-b-ranch.com
kathy@circle-b-ranch.com
Chuckwagon suppers, cowboy music shows, trail rides, pony
rides, woodcarver, miniature horses, petting zoo, western
town, gunfights, gold panning, wax bullet pistol shooting &
gift shop. Also serving lunches.
Crazy Horse Memorial
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs,
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-4681
Fax
605-673-2185
www.crazyhorse.org
memorial@crazyhorse.org
Crazy Horse memorial, world's largest mountain carving in
progress. Experience Native American museums,
educational/cultural center and sculptor's log studio-home.
Laser-light show nightly throughout the summer.
Custer County 1881 Courthouse Museum
411 Mt. Rushmore Rd/PO Box 826, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-2443
www.1881courthousemuseum.com
info@1881courthousemuseum.com
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, this museum explores
Black Hills history from General George Armstrong Custer’s
1874 expedition to today’s ranching heritage.
Custer Golf Corp/Rocky Knolls Golf Course
Hwy 16 W/PO Box 844, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-4481
Nine-hole layout begins with a short, dramatic par five that
includes an approach shot through imposing rock formations.
Beautiful surroundings, a true test of skill and glimpses of
wildlife among the pines.
Custer Outdoor Adventures
12598 US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD 57730
605-517-1276
www.custeroutdoors.com
custeroutdoors@yahoo.com
We do half day and full day rentals of canoes,
kayaks, bikes, fishing poles and tackle, and water tubes.
Custer State Park
13329 US Hwy 16A, Custer, SD 57730
605-255-4515
Fax
605-255-4460
www.custerstatepark.info
custerstatepark@state.sd.us
Home to one of America’s largest bison herds, this 71,000
acre park features scenic drives, fishing, swimming, hiking,
camping and four outstanding resorts in a must-see setting.
Dakota Greens of Custer Inc.
25086 Shamrock Rd, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-5880
toppin@gwtc.net
Dakota Greens Golf
Scenic 275 yard driving range with 10 elevated,
carpeted tees, chipping mound & 9 target greens. Free use of
clubs.
Dakota Greens Greenhouse
Local greenhouse, open during growing season.
Annuals, Perennials, accent plants, hanging baskets, herbs,
vegetables and custom wooden benches. Gifts abound. Planters
and potting soil.
Top Pin Archery
Custer's own 7 lane indoor range. We have virtual
reality hunting in techno hunt. Full service pro shop.
Retail archery equipment fitting and sales. 3-D shoots and
archery leagues. Home of the Top Pin Archers Club.
Guys With Knives
www.guyswithknives.com
guyswithknives@goldenwest.net
Wild game service: Skin, quarter, cool. European
mounts, hide tanning, turkey fan displays. Official site for
the SD Sportsman Against Hunger Program. Elk check station.
Destination
Black Hills
549 Mt
Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-4000 Fax
605-673-5457 or
800-658-3530
www.destinationblackhills.com info@destinationblackhills.com
Destination Black Hills is your reservation and activity
center for the Southern Black Hills. Whether you are
planning a vacation, family reunion or a quiet getaway, our
friendly reservationists will help you plan and book your
next visit to the Black Hills.
Evans Plunge, Inc
1145 N. River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-5165
Fax
605-745-3368
www.evansplunge.com
evansplunge@gwtc.net
The world’s largest indoor spring fed natural warm water
swimming pool. Where tourism began in the Black Hills, Est.
in the 1890's. Come soak your bones where the President's
did. Our entire pool is completely fresh water every hour &
half. Come take the plunge!
Flintstone's Bedrock City Theme Park & Campground
Hwy US 16 and 385, PO Box 649, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-4079
Fax
605-673-6079
www.flintstonesbedrockcity.com flintstn@rapidnet.com
Theme park, campground and restaurant. Bedrock comes
alive in this modern stone-age setting of fun-filled
buildings. Ride the Flintmobile, and Iron Horse train. See
Mt. Rockmore and enjoy the Flintstone Trio Show.
Four Mile Old West Town
11921 West Highway 16, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-3905
www.fourmilesd.com/
fourmile@gwtc.net
Tours through the history of the old west/immigration
era. Over 50 open door buildings. Live re-enactments and
melodramas. Chuck wagon food and unique shopping. June 20-21
- Old West Fest of the Black Hills.
George S. Mickelson Trail
11361 Nevada Gulch Rd, Lead, SD 57754
605-584-3896
www.mickelsontrail.com
mickelsontrail@state.sd.us
Imagine a path where the ghosts of Wild Bill Hickok
and Calamity Jane still roam. A path where bicyclists,
hikers and horseback riders can explore spruce and ponderosa
pine forests. And, a path accessible to the very young, the
very old and people of all abilities.
Gold Pan Saloon
580 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-8850
ewemadeit@aol.com
Where the old west is still alive lounge with sawdust
floors and swinging doors. Outdoor beer garden. Right
downtown.
Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US Hwy. 16, Bldg. B12, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-8300
Fax
605-673-8301
www.nps.gov/jeca
The monument protects one of the longest and most
structurally complex caves in the world. The visitor center
is open and cave tours are offered year round.
Korczak's Heritage, Inc
12151 Ave of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730
605-673-4681
www.crazyhorse.org
Lucky Nugget Gambling Hall
622 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732 605-578-1100
www.Luckynuggetgh.com
cmclain@luckynuggetgh.com
chrisj@luckynuggetgh.com
Mammoth Site
PO Box 692, 1800 Hwy 18 Truck Route, Hot Springs,
SD 57747-0692
605-745-6017
Fax
605-745-3038
www.mammothsite.com
joem@mammothsite.org
America's International Treasure. This National Natural
Landmark is an internationally renowned indoor working
paleontological site/museum. More than 58 Columbian & woolly
mammoths have been unearthed, as well as over 85 other
species of associated Ice Age fauna. Hands-on activities for
children, an educational experience for the entire family.
One of the top fossil interpretive sites in North America.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 Hwy 244, Bldg. 31, Ste 1, Keystone, SD
57751
605-574-3131
Fax
605-574-2307
www.nps.gov/moru
moru-superintendent@nps.gov
America’s Shrine of Democracy gives a glimpse into the
history of the United States. The nightly lighting ceremony
is among the National Park Service’s most popular programs.
National Museum of Woodcarving
12115 Hwy 16 W/PO Box 747, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-4404
Fax
605-673-3843
www.blackhills.com/woodcarving/index.html
woodcarv@gwtc.net
One of America’s most unique museums, enjoy the wooden
nickel theatre, 30 scenes created by an original animator of
Disneyland, a carving studio, display of many nationally
recognized woodcarvers, museum gallery, gift shop, snack
bar. Woodcarvings so real, you'll think it's magic.
National Presidential Wax Museum
PO Box 238, Keystone, SD 57751
605-666-4455
www.presidentialwaxmuseum.com
presidentialwax@aol.com
Celebrate America's proud heritage with a parade of US
presidents in historical settings. Featuring the newly
elected president.
Pony Rides and Petting Zoo at Spirit Horse Escape
11596 US Hwy 16, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-6005 866-429-3484
www.spirithorseescape.com
fleming@gwtc.net
Open daily 11 am to 5 pm Memorial Day weekend to Labor
Day weekend. All under a large shelter, rain or shine. 7
miles West of Custer on Hwy 16 on the way to Jewel Cave.
Prairie Berry Winery
23837 Hwy 385, PO Box 8, Hill City, SD 57745
605-574-3898 877-226-9453
Fax 605-574-4614
www.prairieberry.com
Guests "discover gold" with
our international award-winning wines, state-of-the-art
facility, unique gifts, Euro-Deli and
events. South Dakota wines since 1876. Open daily,
year-round for free wine tasting. Hours vary with seasons.
Putt4Fun
640 S 6th St, Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-7888
Fax
605-745-6936
www.putt4fun.us
putt4fun@gwtc.net
Challenging 18-hole course, 20-40 foot greens,
landscaped, waterfall, benches, sand traps, two water
fountains. A highlight of Hot Springs family fun.
Reptile Gardens
PO Box 620, Rapid City, SD 57709
605-342-5873
Fax
605-342-6249
www.reptilegardens.com
getinfo@reptilegardens.com
This is where you’ll find the world’s most renowned
collection of exotic reptiles, rare birds, beautiful
minerals, prehistoric fossils and botanical specimens.
Rockin R Rides, Inc
PO Box 815, Custer, SD 57730
605-673-2999
Cell
520-349-6078
www.rockingrtrailrides.com
rockinrrides@aol.com
Daily guided trail rides in family-friendly, small group
setting with professional and knowledgeable guides, 7 days a
week, Memorial weekend through September. Closest trail
rides to Crazy Horse Memorial.
Ruby Creek Ranch - Wagon Rides & Chuckwagon
Suppers 605-673-5924
Cell 605-517-0141
www.rubycreekranch.com
www.rafterj.com
dnb@gwtc.net
Ruby Creek Ranch
offers authentic horse drawn wagon rides and chuck wagon
suppers Monday thru Saturday at the Rafter J Bar Ranch and
Campground
www.rafterj.com located just outside Hill City by the
turnoff to Mt Rushmore. Choose from both ride and supper or
ride and supper only. Everyone is welcome. Centrally located
to many of the major Black Hills attractions. Enjoy our ride
and supper at one of the oldest ranches in the Black Hills,
and eat in the original log barn built in 1886 that was a
stopover on the Cheyenne to Deadwood stagecoach run. Please
visit
www.rafterj.com
website or call Rafter J Bar Ranch
605-574-2527 or 1-888-723-8375 for information or
reservations.
Rushmore Historical Center & Rushmore Borglum Story
342 Winter Street, Keystone, SD 57751
605-666-4448 800-888-4369
Fax
605-666-4482
www.rushmoreborglum.com
borglum@gwtc.net
The story behind the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzon
Borglum. Museum, gift shop and information center. Mt.
Rushmore is brought to life in this beautiful museum and
gallery which showcases scores of Borglum’s paintings,
sculptures and artifacts. Exclusive film of blasting.
Sylvan Rock Climbing School & Guide Service
PO Box 600, Hill City, SD 57745
605-484-7585
www.sylvanrocks.com
sylvan@sylvanrocks.com
Rock climbing experiences for the total beginner or
the seasoned adventurer. A safe, healthy activity which
anyone can enjoy. Experience Custer State Park's many
unbelievable summits.
Wind Cave National Park
26611 U.S. Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-4600
Fax
605-745-4207
www.nps.gov/wica
Recently named the fourth longest cave in the world. The
park is home to bison, prairie dogs, antelope, elk, coyote,
mule and white tailed deer.
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