Guidebook for Vale
Food Scene
Peppers offers a mean 16 oz ribeye or 8 oz bacon wrapped tenderloin on Friday and Saturday nights. This is a cute little country bar with a very relaxed atmosphere. The food is amazing at a low price. 14 miles away by blacktop or 10 miles by gravel.
Peppers 401 Bar & Liquor Store
410 1st StPeppers offers a mean 16 oz ribeye or 8 oz bacon wrapped tenderloin on Friday and Saturday nights. This is a cute little country bar with a very relaxed atmosphere. The food is amazing at a low price. 14 miles away by blacktop or 10 miles by gravel.
Great Bar in Sturgis. They offer prime rib and crab legs at a great price on Friday and Saturday nights. They often have live bands on the weekends as well. Check out their facebook page for current events here. Their steak tips are melt in your mouth AMAZING!
26 locals recommend
Loud American Roadhouse
1305 Main StGreat Bar in Sturgis. They offer prime rib and crab legs at a great price on Friday and Saturday nights. They often have live bands on the weekends as well. Check out their facebook page for current events here. Their steak tips are melt in your mouth AMAZING!
Popular food stop. Only 2 options served for main meal: vegetarian option of the day or main course of iceberg spear with homemade ranch to start, then steak cooked to your preference and baked potato. Don't forget the homemade desserts which are the BEST part of the meal and visit. A must try if you are in this area!
135 locals recommend
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetPopular food stop. Only 2 options served for main meal: vegetarian option of the day or main course of iceberg spear with homemade ranch to start, then steak cooked to your preference and baked potato. Don't forget the homemade desserts which are the BEST part of the meal and visit. A must try if you are in this area!
Parks & Nature
Great spiritual area, with an opportunity to enjoy a hike to the top.
40 locals recommend
Bear Butte State Park
20250 SD-79Great spiritual area, with an opportunity to enjoy a hike to the top.
Beautiful views, excellent drive in the fall when leaves are turning
86 locals recommend
Spearfish Canyon
Beautiful views, excellent drive in the fall when leaves are turning
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244Nice iconic stop for nature and alien lovers. Beautiful hiking trails both short and long around the base of devils tower. Animal friendly. Great rock climbing challenge.
61 locals recommend
Devils Tower
Nice iconic stop for nature and alien lovers. Beautiful hiking trails both short and long around the base of devils tower. Animal friendly. Great rock climbing challenge.
Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse Monument - build in progress - hiking opportunity
Bear Country USA
13820 US-16Fun family park drive
Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US-16Custer State Park
13438 US Highway 16ANice park to drive through and see buffalo and prairie dogs
Entertainment & Activities
Archaeological Site, current excavation of woolly mammoths can be viewed.
59 locals recommend
The Mammoth Site
1800 US-18 BYPArchaeological Site, current excavation of woolly mammoths can be viewed.
South Dakota's mini vegas. Visit here to see historic "outlaw" South Dakota. The days of 76 museum is a must see for people interested in old west history and features a huge horse buggy exhibit as well as history of old west outlaws and heroes. The old buildings of deadwood give you an old west feel, while casinos and bars abound for a fun nightlife. Vegas style buffets are all over this location. Depending on your visit timing you may be able to catch a live show or performance in the area.
155 locals recommend
Deadwood
South Dakota's mini vegas. Visit here to see historic "outlaw" South Dakota. The days of 76 museum is a must see for people interested in old west history and features a huge horse buggy exhibit as well as history of old west outlaws and heroes. The old buildings of deadwood give you an old west feel, while casinos and bars abound for a fun nightlife. Vegas style buffets are all over this location. Depending on your visit timing you may be able to catch a live show or performance in the area.
Sightseeing
Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center
160 W Main StLead, SD Open Pit Mine
Essentials
Newell Grocery Store
220 Girard Avenearest grocery store
Lynn's Dakotamart
1111 Lazelle Stnearest LARGE grocery store