Welcome to the Black Hills!
Sightseeing
Try breakfast in Cheyenne Crossing and head through the Canyon via 14a. Stop at the Spearfish Canyon Lodge and have a beverage. Head up past the lodge and park to walk the paved trail to the overlook of Roughlock Falls. Continue through the canyon to Spearfish SD.
86 locals recommend
Spearfish Canyon
Try breakfast in Cheyenne Crossing and head through the Canyon via 14a. Stop at the Spearfish Canyon Lodge and have a beverage. Head up past the lodge and park to walk the paved trail to the overlook of Roughlock Falls. Continue through the canyon to Spearfish SD.
On your way to Hill City/Keystone/Mt Rushmore, this is a good spot to stretch and take in the signts.
42 locals recommend
Pactola Lake
On your way to Hill City/Keystone/Mt Rushmore, this is a good spot to stretch and take in the signts.
Don't forget to stop in Keystone. Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road are routes that pass through this area that are a must drive/ride. Don't forget the Custer Wildlife Loop Road either.
288 locals recommend
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244Don't forget to stop in Keystone. Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road are routes that pass through this area that are a must drive/ride. Don't forget the Custer Wildlife Loop Road either.
Take a trip from Hill City to Keystone or drive/ride "Old Hill City Road" that follows the trains winding path from Hill City to Keystone.
44 locals recommend
1880 Train - Hill City Depot
222 Railroad AveTake a trip from Hill City to Keystone or drive/ride "Old Hill City Road" that follows the trains winding path from Hill City to Keystone.
Custer Peak
Take your ATV/UTV up to the Custer Peak Fire Lookout near Mystic SD. Amazing views.
While in the southern hills (Custer/Keystone)...plan to spend some time at this monument. Tons of history and things to see at the visitors' center.
145 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Memorial
While in the southern hills (Custer/Keystone)...plan to spend some time at this monument. Tons of history and things to see at the visitors' center.
Just outside of Sturgis...the Full Throttle Saloon complex (open year round) is also very near as well.
40 locals recommend
Bear Butte State Park
20250 SD-79Just outside of Sturgis...the Full Throttle Saloon complex (open year round) is also very near as well.
Devils Tower
A road trip west to see this earth born oddity..
Take a road trip east to see this national park and swing through Wall SD (infamous Wall Drug) while you are there...
163 locals recommend
Badlands National Park
Take a road trip east to see this national park and swing through Wall SD (infamous Wall Drug) while you are there...
Winter Fun in Lead SD...Darkhorse Saloon is a good spot to grab a drink and take in the Winter ski action.
53 locals recommend
Terry Peak Ski Area
21120 Stewart Slope RdWinter Fun in Lead SD...Darkhorse Saloon is a good spot to grab a drink and take in the Winter ski action.
Sawdust on floors, family friendly before 8pm. Piece of history in Deadwood...
31 locals recommend
Saloon No. 10
657 Main StSawdust on floors, family friendly before 8pm. Piece of history in Deadwood...
Visit one of the mines that Deadwood/Lead was founded on...pan for gold at the end of the tour.
17 locals recommend
Broken Boot Gold Mine
1200 Pioneer WayVisit one of the mines that Deadwood/Lead was founded on...pan for gold at the end of the tour.
Stop at the Spearfish Lodge, grab a beverage and head up to the falls behind it.
34 locals recommend
Roughlock Falls Trail
Stop at the Spearfish Lodge, grab a beverage and head up to the falls behind it.
Stop in for local information and guides. Also coordinate tours fo the area.
24 locals recommend
Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
160 W Main StStop in for local information and guides. Also coordinate tours fo the area.
Food scene
The Lodge at Deadwood
100 Pine Crest LaneGreat Food, drinks, casino, and mini indoor water park
Great Food and rotating selection of craft beers and wine. Limited hours of operation.
27 locals recommend
The Sled Haus
209 Glendale DrGreat Food and rotating selection of craft beers and wine. Limited hours of operation.
Cheyenne Crossing
Great Breakfast and nestled in the mouth of Spearfish Canyon.
Close to the house and the deck has great views of the open cut. Good spot.
20 locals recommend
Lotus Up Espresso & Deli
95 E Main StClose to the house and the deck has great views of the open cut. Good spot.
Several wineries in Hill City. We like to stop here and sample the offerings...
83 locals recommend
Prairie Berry Winery
23837 US-385Several wineries in Hill City. We like to stop here and sample the offerings...
The Knuckle Brewery
918 Harley Davidson WayLocal brewery and a solid food offering. Pizza is great.
Rooftop dining...good spot to grab a bite to eat in Hill City
9 locals recommend
Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill
245 Main StRooftop dining...good spot to grab a bite to eat in Hill City
Vegas Style Buffet, rated #1 in the Black Hills
30 locals recommend
Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel Gaming, Grand Buffet, & Legends Steakhouse
709 Main StVegas Style Buffet, rated #1 in the Black Hills
Best butcher shop offering in the area. Buffalo, Beef, Elk, and other species of meat at this gem. Worth the trip if you are looking for a great cut of meat to prepare at the house.
The Butcher Shop
3204 East Fairgrounds LoopBest butcher shop offering in the area. Buffalo, Beef, Elk, and other species of meat at this gem. Worth the trip if you are looking for a great cut of meat to prepare at the house.
Rochford SD, population 11...but home of the country music duo "Big and Rich." Grab a beverage at this eclectic stop. Gravel roads in from the south (385) and paved road in from the north (85 south of Cheyenne Crossing)
12 locals recommend
Moonshine Gulch Saloon
22635 N Rochford RdRochford SD, population 11...but home of the country music duo "Big and Rich." Grab a beverage at this eclectic stop. Gravel roads in from the south (385) and paved road in from the north (85 south of Cheyenne Crossing)
Lewie's Burgers & Brews
711 S Main StJust outside of Lead. Grab a bite and a beverage.
Grab a meat and cheese tray and sample some wine...take in the views overlooking Sturgis.
11 locals recommend
Belle Joli Winery Sparkling House
3951 Vanocker Canyon RdGrab a meat and cheese tray and sample some wine...take in the views overlooking Sturgis.
STAMPMILL Restaurant & Saloon
305 W Main StStop in for some local fare...
Recreation
Located at the mouth of trail #7...local couple and fair. In the Steel Wheel Campground complex. 5 minutes from the house.
Black Hills Off-Road Rentals
206 Mountain Shadow LnLocated at the mouth of trail #7...local couple and fair. In the Steel Wheel Campground complex. 5 minutes from the house.
Need a OHV pass to ride the trails on your ATV? Need a trail map? Need gas/propane heading south? Need to hit the trail system? Need a 10 pound bag of locally made jerky? These guys are the stop.
Steel Wheel Campground & Trading Post
21399 US-385Need a OHV pass to ride the trails on your ATV? Need a trail map? Need gas/propane heading south? Need to hit the trail system? Need a 10 pound bag of locally made jerky? These guys are the stop.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Pack for cool nights and warm days (Summer)
The average low is 54 and can reach well into the 90s during the day.
Getting around
Free covered motorcycle parking in Deadwood
The lower level of the Deadwood Mountain Grand Casino's parking garage has free bike parking. Right in the heart of the action.
1906 Deadwood Mountain Drive, Deadwood, SD 57732