Mikaela's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fun drive through the Black Hills with windy roads, unique bridges and a cool view of Mount Rushmore. Stops along the way to let the kids out to climb and play.
24 locals recommend
Needles Highway
Fun drive through the Black Hills with windy roads, unique bridges and a cool view of Mount Rushmore. Stops along the way to let the kids out to climb and play.
Fun and free swim spot. Hidden gem and great place to cool down after a visit to the mammoth site.
10 locals recommend
Cascade Falls Park
Fun and free swim spot. Hidden gem and great place to cool down after a visit to the mammoth site.
You can see the tallest point in South Dakota out our living room window! Great hike with scenic views of the area.
36 locals recommend
Black Elk Peak
You can see the tallest point in South Dakota out our living room window! Great hike with scenic views of the area.
There are many caves to visit in the hills this is one of my family’s favorites.
58 locals recommend
Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US-16There are many caves to visit in the hills this is one of my family’s favorites.
The visitor center can tell you where the buffalo heard is located. With so much to do in the area they can save you time searching for them.
11 locals recommend
Custer State Park Visitor Center
13400 US-16AThe visitor center can tell you where the buffalo heard is located. With so much to do in the area they can save you time searching for them.
About a 30 minute drive from Hermosa SD it’s worth the drive. Breathtaking overlook located on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Definitely a local secret.
Red Shirt Table Overlook
About a 30 minute drive from Hermosa SD it’s worth the drive. Breathtaking overlook located on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Definitely a local secret.
Food scene
Our favorite coffee shop in Rapid City. Creative food and great coffee.
36 locals recommend
Essence Of Coffee
908 Main StOur favorite coffee shop in Rapid City. Creative food and great coffee.
Great fresh seafood, beef, organic fruits and vegetables. Great if you want to take back to the home and cook for yourself
Dakota Seafood
2218 Jackson BlvdGreat fresh seafood, beef, organic fruits and vegetables. Great if you want to take back to the home and cook for yourself
Grocery store
Closest grocery to our home. Small town feel but a good selection.
Timmons Market
747 Timmons BlvdAttractions
Family fun spot to freak out your senses.
Cosmos Mystery Area
24040 Cosmos RdReptile Gardens
8955 US-16Must see!
You have to get an old time photo while in the hills. There are many in the area and all fun so find one that fits you travel plans.
Old Time Photos Woody's Wild
641 Main StYou have to get an old time photo while in the hills. There are many in the area and all fun so find one that fits you travel plans.
Storybook Island
1301 Sheridan Lake RdFun and free. For the young and young at heart.