Everything Black Hills
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic fish hatchery turned park, they do tours of the old buildings on the property. Great way to spend a relaxing day outside walking.
40 locals recommend
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives
423 Hatchery CirBeautiful historic fish hatchery turned park, they do tours of the old buildings on the property. Great way to spend a relaxing day outside walking.
A fun place to explore when spending the day out at Badlands National Park. Wall Drug has been around for a while. My Great Grandfather used to go there and have coffee with his friends and neighbors.
28 locals recommend
Wall Drug Store
510 Main StA fun place to explore when spending the day out at Badlands National Park. Wall Drug has been around for a while. My Great Grandfather used to go there and have coffee with his friends and neighbors.
Dinosaur Park
940 Skyline DrA great way to view the landscape of Rapid City.
If you need a cool place to stretch your legs this is the spot to hike! Beautiful views, few people, and a short drive.
40 locals recommend
Bear Butte State Park
20250 SD-79If you need a cool place to stretch your legs this is the spot to hike! Beautiful views, few people, and a short drive.
The famous stone faces! One of South Dakota's top attractions.
288 locals recommend
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244The famous stone faces! One of South Dakota's top attractions.
Perfect spot to sightsee year-round. Wonderful landscape and lots of wildlife. One of my favorite places to hike as well.
163 locals recommend
Badlands National Park
Perfect spot to sightsee year-round. Wonderful landscape and lots of wildlife. One of my favorite places to hike as well.
Take a drive through the amazing Spearfish Canyon! Beautiful when snow covered, summer with waterfalls rushing, and it's known for it's fall colors! You can also rent UTVs and Snowmobiles.
86 locals recommend
Spearfish Canyon
Take a drive through the amazing Spearfish Canyon! Beautiful when snow covered, summer with waterfalls rushing, and it's known for it's fall colors! You can also rent UTVs and Snowmobiles.
Take a drive through Custer State Park and see all of the Black Hill's wildlife.
19 locals recommend
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
Wildlife Loop RoadTake a drive through Custer State Park and see all of the Black Hill's wildlife.
If you're up for a short drive over the Wyoming this is beautiful!
66 locals recommend
Devils Tower National Monument
Wyoming 110If you're up for a short drive over the Wyoming this is beautiful!
Food scene
Located in historic Downtown Spearfish in a beautifully remolded building. I have never had a bad meal here. The steak tips are a family favorite.
34 locals recommend
Steerfish Steak and Smoke
701 N 5th StLocated in historic Downtown Spearfish in a beautifully remolded building. I have never had a bad meal here. The steak tips are a family favorite.
Delicious Thai food with a welcoming atmosphere, perfect to dine in or for take-out. This place is popular dinner spot so keep in mind during the dinner rush!
11 locals recommend
Thai Thai Restaurant
221 East North StreetDelicious Thai food with a welcoming atmosphere, perfect to dine in or for take-out. This place is popular dinner spot so keep in mind during the dinner rush!
WONDERFUL! A place that we go to at least once a week. If you never had Indian food, or maybe not a good experience in the past, give this place a try. I have never brought anyone to this place that hasn't liked it. Cheese Naan, Chicken Chili, Lamb Saag, and Tandoori Chicken bone-in is a regular meal for us.
32 locals recommend
Kathmandu Bistro
727 Main StWONDERFUL! A place that we go to at least once a week. If you never had Indian food, or maybe not a good experience in the past, give this place a try. I have never brought anyone to this place that hasn't liked it. Cheese Naan, Chicken Chili, Lamb Saag, and Tandoori Chicken bone-in is a regular meal for us.
The best chocolate I have ever had! They have been invited to host the Grammy's several times in the past as well. They also have a location in the Alex Johnson Hotel in Downtown Rapid City however their Deadwood location has many more options.
24 locals recommend
Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates
420 Cliff StThe best chocolate I have ever had! They have been invited to host the Grammy's several times in the past as well. They also have a location in the Alex Johnson Hotel in Downtown Rapid City however their Deadwood location has many more options.
One of the best Mexican spots in the Black Hills. It's a little off the beaten path however still close to Rapid City and a beautiful drive to get there. We go for the margaritas but the delicious food is an added bonus.
8 locals recommend
Mexico Tipico
23021 Hisega RoadOne of the best Mexican spots in the Black Hills. It's a little off the beaten path however still close to Rapid City and a beautiful drive to get there. We go for the margaritas but the delicious food is an added bonus.
Gives a feeling of at home cooking in this wonderful Italian restaurant in Downtown Spearfish.
12 locals recommend
Nonna's Kitchen
544 N Main StGives a feeling of at home cooking in this wonderful Italian restaurant in Downtown Spearfish.
My favorite local ice cream place in the Black Hills. Flavors change daily and they even offer Vegan and Dairy-free options. The menu changes constantly with many wonderful flavors.
21 locals recommend
Leones' Creamery
722 N Main StMy favorite local ice cream place in the Black Hills. Flavors change daily and they even offer Vegan and Dairy-free options. The menu changes constantly with many wonderful flavors.
Another good ice cream spot in Downtown Rapid City. Right in the square for easy access if you're spending a night around town.
17 locals recommend
The Silver Lining Creamery
512 Main StAnother good ice cream spot in Downtown Rapid City. Right in the square for easy access if you're spending a night around town.
If you're looking for a night out in Downtown Rapid City I would highly recommend this spot. Wonderful food and a casual yet luxury feel.
22 locals recommend
Sabatino's Italian Ristorante
617 Main StreetIf you're looking for a night out in Downtown Rapid City I would highly recommend this spot. Wonderful food and a casual yet luxury feel.
My favorite place when in Downtown Deadwood, the food always look great. My go-to is the Ruben as it is probably the best I have had.
Gem Steakhouse & Saloon
601 Main StreetMy favorite place when in Downtown Deadwood, the food always look great. My go-to is the Ruben as it is probably the best I have had.
My favorite burgers in the Black Hills. Whether you're driving through Belle Fourche on your way to Devil's Tower or up near Spearfish this is the local place to be.
Grap's Burgers and Brews
518 National StMy favorite burgers in the Black Hills. Whether you're driving through Belle Fourche on your way to Devil's Tower or up near Spearfish this is the local place to be.
Most people come for the steaks, which are pretty good, but I definitely go for the desserts. Heads up this place is only open for dinner, takes no reservations, fills up quickly, and only takes cash. However they do have an ATM inside.
135 locals recommend
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetMost people come for the steaks, which are pretty good, but I definitely go for the desserts. Heads up this place is only open for dinner, takes no reservations, fills up quickly, and only takes cash. However they do have an ATM inside.
City/town information
Quaint little college town in the northern Black Hills. Lots of local events and especially known for their craft and arts festivals.
72 locals recommend
Spearfish
Quaint little college town in the northern Black Hills. Lots of local events and especially known for their craft and arts festivals.
Wall
A great place to stop and shop when out visiting the Badlands National Park.
Don't miss the Historic Western mining town in the Black Hills, here in the summer you can see shoot-outs, do ghost tours, gamble, and plenty of adult and family events all year long. Popular spot to see concerts in the Black Hills as well.
155 locals recommend
Deadwood
Don't miss the Historic Western mining town in the Black Hills, here in the summer you can see shoot-outs, do ghost tours, gamble, and plenty of adult and family events all year long. Popular spot to see concerts in the Black Hills as well.
Old mining town near Deadwood. Now is the home to the Sanford Lab in the previous Homestake Mine location. Also home of Terry Peak Ski Resort.
25 locals recommend
Lead
Old mining town near Deadwood. Now is the home to the Sanford Lab in the previous Homestake Mine location. Also home of Terry Peak Ski Resort.
Cozy town in the hills. Always has activities going on, especially in the Summer months.
69 locals recommend
Hill City
Cozy town in the hills. Always has activities going on, especially in the Summer months.
Activities
Some activities are seasonal but all are fun!
If you ski or snowboard this is a fun place to be. Super close to town with a bunch of amenities. They do rent out equipment if you just want to try something new!
53 locals recommend
Terry Peak Ski Area
21120 Stewart Slope RdIf you ski or snowboard this is a fun place to be. Super close to town with a bunch of amenities. They do rent out equipment if you just want to try something new!
Can you make your way out. A bunch of escape rooms to choose from with themes dedicated to the Black Hills. Open all year long and can book for 2-8 people per room generally.
12 locals recommend
Black Hills Escape Rooms
705 Main StCan you make your way out. A bunch of escape rooms to choose from with themes dedicated to the Black Hills. Open all year long and can book for 2-8 people per room generally.
Lots of local events take place here throughout the year. You can easily find events on their page. Mostly known for the concert nights every Thursday night during the summer and the Skating Rink in the winter.
58 locals recommend
Main Street Square
512 Main StLots of local events take place here throughout the year. You can easily find events on their page. Mostly known for the concert nights every Thursday night during the summer and the Skating Rink in the winter.
Are favorite place to kill some time. Open from May-October. We usually play whoever wins picks dinner.
11 locals recommend
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
1500 N Lacrosse StAre favorite place to kill some time. Open from May-October. We usually play whoever wins picks dinner.
Whether you are an artist or not this place is super fun. Go to their website to see what they're painting tonight and sign-up. Located Downtown Rapid City and open all year long.
Canvas 2 Paint
632 Saint Joseph StreetWhether you are an artist or not this place is super fun. Go to their website to see what they're painting tonight and sign-up. Located Downtown Rapid City and open all year long.
Take a ride on the 1880 train. Fun for all ages! Mostly open during the summer but they do host special event throughout the year as well. You can do round-trip or go from Point A to Point B. Take off from either Hill City or Keystone.
44 locals recommend
1880 Train - Hill City Depot
222 Railroad AveTake a ride on the 1880 train. Fun for all ages! Mostly open during the summer but they do host special event throughout the year as well. You can do round-trip or go from Point A to Point B. Take off from either Hill City or Keystone.
The Civic Center in Rapid City offers tons of events through out the year. You can find hockey games, concerts, plays, rodeos, and way more. Be sure to check out their website for more details.
9 locals recommend
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
444 N Mt Rushmore RdThe Civic Center in Rapid City offers tons of events through out the year. You can find hockey games, concerts, plays, rodeos, and way more. Be sure to check out their website for more details.
If you're into hiking this is the spot for you. If you make it to the old fire tower the vies are incredible. Be sure to plan ahead as there are multiple trails varying in different levels of difficulty.
26 locals recommend
Black Elk Peak Hiking Trail
Sylvan Lake - HarneyIf you're into hiking this is the spot for you. If you make it to the old fire tower the vies are incredible. Be sure to plan ahead as there are multiple trails varying in different levels of difficulty.
Tours go consistently throughout the summer and are sparse during the winter months. Moderate walking and stairs throughout the caverns. If you can make it it's amazing, be aware that you'll need tickets for your tour in advance for your scheduled time.
58 locals recommend
Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US-16Tours go consistently throughout the summer and are sparse during the winter months. Moderate walking and stairs throughout the caverns. If you can make it it's amazing, be aware that you'll need tickets for your tour in advance for your scheduled time.
Go see the active archeological dig of mammoths. Open year round and perfect for all ages.
59 locals recommend
The Mammoth Site
1800 US-18 BYPGo see the active archeological dig of mammoths. Open year round and perfect for all ages.