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Things to do and see in The Black Hills, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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POINTS OF INTERESTMt. Rushmore National MemorialThe “Shrine of Democracy” attracts nearly 3million people annually to see the carved 60ft sculptures of presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt andAbraham Lincoln representing the fi rst 130 years of the history of the United States. Admission is free. Parking is $11.00 per car and $50.00 for buses. Located on Hwy 244 near the city of Keystone. (605) 574-2523 nps.gov/moru

Crazy Horse MemorialThe world’s largest mountain carving in progresshonors the North American Plains Indians. Located on Hwy 16/385 in the Southern Black Hills, the complex includes museums, a cultural education center, gift shops and restaurant. Bus rides, guided tours available. Open year-round. Adults $10.00 (6 and under free) or $27.00 per carload. Discounts for tours and motorcyclists. (605) 673-4681crazyhorse.org

Devil’s Tower National MonumentDesignated in 1906, the nation’s fi rst national monument is actually the core of a volcano, and is sacred to tribes with connections to the Black Hills. At 865 feet high, with 7.4 miles of paths, it offers great rock climbing and hiking. It’s perhaps best remembered for – “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. Open year-round. (307) 467-5283nps.gov/deto

Badlands National Park75 miles east of Rapid City, The Badlands containone of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancientmammals such as the rhino, horse and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footedferrets live today. (605) 433-5361 nps.gov/badl

Custer State ParkCuster State Park in the Black Hills encompasses71,000 acres of spectacular terrain and anabundance of wildlife. Within the park, you’lldiscover a world of adventure! Enjoy wildlifeviewing, scenic drives, fi shing, hiking, history and culture, camping and resort lodging.(605) 255-4515

Wind Cave National ParkHidden beneath the rolling prairie of the Southern Black Hills is one of the world’s longest caves. Named for barometric winds at its entrance, this complex labyrinth of passages contains a unique formation – boxwork. Located 11 miles north of Hot Springs off US Hwy 385. (605) 745-4600 nps.gov/wica

Jewel Cave National MonumentImmerse yourself within the third longest cave in the world. With over 168 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its maze of passages lures explorers, and its scientifi c wealth remains a mystery. Located 13 miles west of Custer on US Hwy 16. (605) 673-8300 nps.gov/jeca

The Mammoth SiteTour the World’s largest mammoth research facility and experience an active paleontological dig site. Believed to have been a sinkhole fed by springs, it is the only left-as-found site for mammoth bones in America. 1 mile southwest on the US Hwy 18 bypass in Hot Springs, SD. Open year round.(605) 745-6017 mammothsite.org

The Journey MuseumLocated in Rapid City, the museum takes you on a trek through time, from the violent upheaval that formed the mystical Black Hills over 2.5 billion years ago to the continuing saga of the Western Frontier. When your journey is complete, you will fully understand the land and its people.(605) 394-6923 journeymuseum.org

George S. Mickelson TrailCompleted in September of 1998, its gentle slopes and easy access allows people of all ages and abili-ties to enjoy its 109 miles and more than 100 con-verted railroad bridges and 4 rock tunnels. There are 15 trailheads, with parking, self-sale trail pass stations, vault toilets, and tables.(605) 584-3896

Mt. Moriah Cemetary / DeadwoodSituated on a mountainous plateau overlooking Deadwood Gulch is historic Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Established in 1878 by the Lawrence CountyCommission, Mt. Moriah is the fi nal resting place of western legends - including Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, murderers, madams, and pillars of Deadwood’s early economic development.(605) 578-2600 cityofdeadwood.com

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum& Hall of FameA non-profi t organization dedicated to preserving the history of motorcycling and the Sturgis Motor-cycle Rally. With an increasing selection of unique motorcycles, the museum has been listed as one of the 10,000 Places to See Before You Die by author Patricia Schultz. Located at 999 Main St., Sturgis, SD 57785. (605) 347-2001 sturgismuseum.com

Spearfi sh Canyon Scenic BywayOne of the oldest canyons in the west, Spearfi sh Canyon Scenic Byway is located in the northern portion of the Black Hills National Forest. The canyon spans 20-miles along a scenic State and National Scenic Byway. Less than a mile wide, the canyon is always ‘close and upward’ dwarfi ng the one-million annual visitors. spearfi shcanyon.com

Main Street SquareLocated in the heart of Downtown Rapid City, Main Street Square is a public space that featuresspecial events, arts, culture, live concerts, seasonal ice skating and interactive fountains. Surrounded by the City of Presidents, boutiques, eateries andgalleries, Main Street Square is a destination the whole family can enjoy. (605) 716-7979

ALL EMERGENCIES 911

Road Conditions 511

AAA Emergency Road Service (800) 222-4357

South Dakota Campground Reservations (800) 710-2267

South Dakota Tourism (800) 732-5682

Black Hills & Badlands Association (605) 355-3600

Black Hills Central Reservations (866) 601-5103

Black Hills National Forest (605) 673-9200

Custer Area Chamber of Commerce (800) 992-9818

Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 487-3223

Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce (605) 347-2556

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KEYSTONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE“HOME OF MOUNT RUSHMORE”

www.keystonechamber.com800-456-3345 • [email protected]

A Full Service Community • www.murdosd.com • I-90 Exit 191 & 192, Jct. 83The PLACE to stop for the best Western Hospitality!

1-605-669-2691 • pioneerautoshow.com

THE DUKES GENERAL LEEplus 250 other cars, cycles & tractors too

PRAIRIE TOWN42 buildings full of nostalgia

SOUTH DAKOTA’S ORIGINAL

1880 TOWNand Longhorn Ranch

Over 30 buildings from the 1880 to 1920 era, authentically furnished with thousands of relics, historical accounts and photographs, a Casey Tibbs exhibit, Dances with Wolves movie props, and fun activities for kids.

Open May–October • 22 miles west of Murdo, Exit 170

(605) 344-2259 • www.1880town.com

“It’s Where Deadwood Begins”“It’s Where Deadwood Begins”“It’s Where Deadwood Begins”

1-800-274-1876www.firstgold.com

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Arnold’s Diner1940 North LaCrosse Street, Rapid City(605) 721-9452

Bear Country USA13820 South Highway 16, Rapid City(605) 343-2290bearcountryusa.com

Beaver Lake Campground12005 West Highway 16, Custer(605) 673-2464beaverlakecampground.net

Big Thunder Gold Mine604 Blair Street, Keystone(605) 666-4847bigthundermine.com

Black Hills Adventure ToursThe Black Hills & Western South Dakota(605) 209-7817blackhillsadventuretours.com

Budget Host Hills Inn640 South 6th Street, Hot Springs(605) 745-3130hotspringshillsinn.com

Center of the Nation VC415 5th Street, Belle Fourche(605) 723-2010 or (605) 723-1200bellefourche.org

Circle B Chuckwagon12138 Ray Smith Drive, Hill City(800) 403-7358 or (605) 574-2129circle-b-ranch.com

Crazy Horse Memorial12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse(605) 673-4681crazyhorsememorial.org

Dinosaur Park940 Skyline Drive, Rapid City(605) 343-8687blackhillsbadlands.com/dinosaurpark

Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort & Golf Club20189 US Highway 85, Spearfi sh(877) 722-1800, (605) 722-1800 or(605) 722-4653 (Golf Course)elkhornridgervresort.com

Evans Plunge1145 North River Street, Hot Springs(605) 745-5165evansplunge.com

First Gold Hotel & Gaming270 Historic Main Street, Deadwood(605) 578-9777fi rstgold.com

Flags & Wheels Indoor Racing405 12th Street, Rapid City(605) 341-2186fl agsandwheels.com

Gold Dust Casino & Hotel688 Main Street, Deadwood(605) 578-2100golddustdeadwood.com

Hulett Chamber of CommerceHulett(973) 229-5343hulett-wyoming.com

Keystone Chamber of Commerce110 Swanzey Street, Keystone(800) 456-3345 or (605) 666-4896keystonechamber.com

The Lodge at Deadwood100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood(877) 393-5634 or (605) 584-4800deadwoodlodge.com

The Mammoth Site1800 US 18 Bypass, Hot Springs(605) 745-6017mammothsite.org

Mount Rushmore Memories263 Main Street, Hill City(605) 341-8883mountrushmoresociety.com

Murdo Area Chamber of CommerceMurdo(605) 669-2691 or (605) 344-2259murdosd.com

National Museum of Woodcarving12111 US Highway 16, Custer(605) 673-4404blackhills.com/woodcarving

Old MacDonald’s Petting Farm23691 Busted Five Court, Rapid City(605) 737-4815oldmacdonaldsfarmrc.com

Reptile Gardens8955 South Highway 16, Rapid City(605) 342-5873reptilegardens.com

Rushmore Cave13622 Highway 40, Keystone(605) 255-4384rushmorecave.com

Rushmore Tramway Adventures203 Cemetery Road, Keystone(605) 666-4478rushmoretramwayadventures.com

Stone Faces Winery12670 Robins Roost Road, Hill City(605) 574-3600StoneFacesWinery.com

Wonderland CaveAlpine Road, Sturgis(605) 578-1728southdakotacaves.com

Wounded Knee Museum600 Main Street, Wall(605) 279-2573 or (605) 222-4782woundedkneemuseum.org

See listing Custer, SD

1-800-346-4383 • In SD: (605) [email protected] • www.beaverlakecampground.net

31⁄2 miles W at 12005 W Hwy 16, Custer, SD 57730

• Large 50 Amp Pull-Thru Sites • RV & Tenting • Shaded & Open Sites • Full Range Cabins • Heated Pools

• 360' Waterslide ($) • Store • RV Supplies • Laundry • Family Friendly & Pets Welcome • Rec Hall • Groups Welcome • Open 3/15 to 11/10

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at Dark© Crazy Horse Memorial Fnd.Korczak, Sc.1/34th Scale Model

Comfy New Beds • In-Room Coffee • Fridge & MicrowaveOutdoor Heated Pool • Free Wi-Fi • Free Continental Breakfast

640 South 6th Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747 • [email protected]

1-605-745-3130 • hotspringshillsinn.com

FREE Mini-Golf With Any Room Rental!

DDINOSAURINOSAUR PARKARKDINOSAUR PARKTowering Life-Sized Dinosaurs940 SKYLINE DRIVE • RAPID CITY • 605.343.8687

Est. 1936

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FREE ATTRACTION

WonderlandCave605.578.1728 • southdakotacaves.com

Largest Variety of Crystal Formations in the Midwest!

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Step into the intricate & entertaining world ofwoodcarving. You will see the life-works of theoriginal Disneyland animator, some of today’s

top US woodcarvers, gift and snack shops.

www.blackhills.com/woodcarving1-605-673-4404 • [email protected] Highway 16 • Custer, SD 57730

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Carving AreaWooden Nickel Theatre

Museum Gallery of over 70 CarversAAA Gem Rated • Gift & Snack Shop

All Under One Roof • Ample Bus Parking

Open May thru late-October.

Visit Mount Rushmore Memories263 Main St. | Hill City, SDnext to Black Hills Harley Davidson

www.mountrushmoresociety.com

Visit Us Today! We are Open Year-Round

Take Omaha to 12th Street • Rapid City

www.flagsandwheels.com Call 341-2186

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