Guidebook for Hot Springs
Food Scene
Jitterbug Junction (coffee bar) and Junk & Disorderly will be opening on the ground level of Fall River Suites on July 1st. Great coffee and antiques.
Woolly's Grill and Cellar
1648 U.S. 18 BypassSit down dining with a nice selection of food items.
Great bar setting food. Bowling, darts, pool for your entertainment needs.
8 locals recommend
Winners Circle
733 Jensen HwyGreat bar setting food. Bowling, darts, pool for your entertainment needs.
Parks & Nature
Indoor pool featuring naturally warm mineral water from a thermal spring & water slides. It is the world's largest natural warm water indoor swimming pool and waterpark. Warm mineral water at a temperature of 87 degrees flows through the pool at a rate of 5,000 gallons per minute. Three water slides, tarzan ring swings, fun tubes and kids pools. A full-service health club is also located on site.
27 locals recommend
Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
1145 N River StIndoor pool featuring naturally warm mineral water from a thermal spring & water slides. It is the world's largest natural warm water indoor swimming pool and waterpark. Warm mineral water at a temperature of 87 degrees flows through the pool at a rate of 5,000 gallons per minute. Three water slides, tarzan ring swings, fun tubes and kids pools. A full-service health club is also located on site.
Campgrounds, marina, food, boating, swimming, fishing and more. Absolutely beautiful!
9 locals recommend
Angostura State Recreation Area
13157 N Angostura RdCampgrounds, marina, food, boating, swimming, fishing and more. Absolutely beautiful!
The warm, clear water at Cascade Falls near Hot Springs has been a historic public swimming hole for over 100 years, and provides habitat for rare plants that don't exist in other areas of South Dakota.
Today most swimming holes are concrete squares with colorful umbrellas and rows of plastic chairs. But South Dakota still has some natural places and one of the best is 8 miles south of Hot Springs at Cascade Falls, where murmuring falls, lush foliage and warm turquoise-colored pools create a movie-like atmosphere in the middle of Fall River County.
The clean, clear water of the falls originates about two miles upstream at Cascade Springs, from a series of six artesian springs.
10 locals recommend
Cascade Falls Park
The warm, clear water at Cascade Falls near Hot Springs has been a historic public swimming hole for over 100 years, and provides habitat for rare plants that don't exist in other areas of South Dakota.
Today most swimming holes are concrete squares with colorful umbrellas and rows of plastic chairs. But South Dakota still has some natural places and one of the best is 8 miles south of Hot Springs at Cascade Falls, where murmuring falls, lush foliage and warm turquoise-colored pools create a movie-like atmosphere in the middle of Fall River County.
The clean, clear water of the falls originates about two miles upstream at Cascade Springs, from a series of six artesian springs.
See hundreds of wild horses roam in their natural habitat. Explore early Pioneer & Native American history. Experience ancient petroglyphs and ceremonial sites. Visitor Center and picnic grounds. Located 14 miles south of Hot Springs off SD Hwy 71. Private and educational excursions to see Wild Horse herds available by appointment. Please call for reservation or book online. Open year round.
13 locals recommend
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
12165 Highland RdSee hundreds of wild horses roam in their natural habitat. Explore early Pioneer & Native American history. Experience ancient petroglyphs and ceremonial sites. Visitor Center and picnic grounds. Located 14 miles south of Hot Springs off SD Hwy 71. Private and educational excursions to see Wild Horse herds available by appointment. Please call for reservation or book online. Open year round.
The first cave to be designated a national park, Wind Cave National Park features the world's largest concentration of rare boxwork formations along with a 28,295-acres of South Dakota wildlife sanctuary on the surface.
Bison Express Day tour is an 8 - 9 hours trip through the Black Hills which includes; Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Wind Cave National Park (no cave tour), Custer State Park, State Game Lodge and the Iron Mountain Road. Additional stops for group charters could include the Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake and Mount Coolidge. This is the best Black Hills tour for observing the wild-life. Fully narrated! (605) 891-8345. Tours are out of Hot Springs.
65 locals recommend
Wind Cave National Park
The first cave to be designated a national park, Wind Cave National Park features the world's largest concentration of rare boxwork formations along with a 28,295-acres of South Dakota wildlife sanctuary on the surface.
Bison Express Day tour is an 8 - 9 hours trip through the Black Hills which includes; Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Wind Cave National Park (no cave tour), Custer State Park, State Game Lodge and the Iron Mountain Road. Additional stops for group charters could include the Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake and Mount Coolidge. This is the best Black Hills tour for observing the wild-life. Fully narrated! (605) 891-8345. Tours are out of Hot Springs.
The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today. 98 miles away
163 locals recommend
Badlands National Park
The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today. 98 miles away
Arts & Culture
Where Hot Springs past is present. Countless Treasures from Fall River County & beyond are displayed throughout the museum's 25 exhibit areas. Imagine life over 100 years ago as you travel back in time.
Pioneer Museum
300 N Chicago StWhere Hot Springs past is present. Countless Treasures from Fall River County & beyond are displayed throughout the museum's 25 exhibit areas. Imagine life over 100 years ago as you travel back in time.
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling Alley, Restaurant, and Bar. Full restaurant, Lounge, Casino, Cosmic Bowling, Take-out available. Catering Services. Complete family entertainment!
8 locals recommend
Winners Circle
733 Jensen HwyBowling Alley, Restaurant, and Bar. Full restaurant, Lounge, Casino, Cosmic Bowling, Take-out available. Catering Services. Complete family entertainment!
Discover The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The Mammoth Site boasts the largest concentration of mammoths in the world. You can tour this indoor active dig site and view Ice Age fossils. The Mammoth Site offers guide tours, enhanced educational experience with a gaming app and Summer Educational Programs. The Mammoth Site is open year round.
59 locals recommend
The Mammoth Site
1800 US-18 BYPDiscover The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The Mammoth Site boasts the largest concentration of mammoths in the world. You can tour this indoor active dig site and view Ice Age fossils. The Mammoth Site offers guide tours, enhanced educational experience with a gaming app and Summer Educational Programs. The Mammoth Site is open year round.
The Hot Springs Theatre was opened prior to 1931 when it had 808 seats. This was part of the Black Hills Amusement chain in the early-1970’s. It was closed in May 2013 but was reopened August 2, 2013 with “Iron Man 3”.
9 locals recommend
Hot Springs Theatre
241 N River StThe Hot Springs Theatre was opened prior to 1931 when it had 808 seats. This was part of the Black Hills Amusement chain in the early-1970’s. It was closed in May 2013 but was reopened August 2, 2013 with “Iron Man 3”.
The best golf course in the Black Hills, the Southern Hills Golf course boasts 18-holes of leisurely play over its 5,905 yards. A short undulating course will have you using every club in your bag. Southern Hills Golf Course is a well-rounded combination of playability and aesthetic appeal that makes your golf game more enjoyable than any other course.
Southern Hills Golf Course
1130 Club House RdThe best golf course in the Black Hills, the Southern Hills Golf course boasts 18-holes of leisurely play over its 5,905 yards. A short undulating course will have you using every club in your bag. Southern Hills Golf Course is a well-rounded combination of playability and aesthetic appeal that makes your golf game more enjoyable than any other course.
Everything Else
Always stop in visitor center for local maps,and tips on attractions and restaurants. Learn some of the history of the red sandstone buildings and the town's history. Located in a beautiful old building by railroad, next to a historic jailhouse.
Hot Springs Chamber Seasonal Visitor Center
630 N River StAlways stop in visitor center for local maps,and tips on attractions and restaurants. Learn some of the history of the red sandstone buildings and the town's history. Located in a beautiful old building by railroad, next to a historic jailhouse.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live events and lively conversation make Bourbon-County Speakeasy memorable. Music, dance parties, DJs, unique events, amazing signature drinks and a friendly staff will all inspire you in this upscale lounge.
7 locals recommend
Bourbon-County Speakeasy
705 N River StLive events and lively conversation make Bourbon-County Speakeasy memorable. Music, dance parties, DJs, unique events, amazing signature drinks and a friendly staff will all inspire you in this upscale lounge.