Kathy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244There is plentiful wildlife in the park. Be sure to ask at the pay station for a map and ask where you can locate the Buffalo herd. Don't get too close to the buffalo they can be dangerous . Stopping to see and feed the tame donkeys is fun for everyone. They love healthy snacks like carrots and apples.
184 locals recommend
Custer State Park
13438 US Highway 16AThere is plentiful wildlife in the park. Be sure to ask at the pay station for a map and ask where you can locate the Buffalo herd. Don't get too close to the buffalo they can be dangerous . Stopping to see and feed the tame donkeys is fun for everyone. They love healthy snacks like carrots and apples.
While you're in Custer state park make a stop here. There is a nice flat trail that circles the lake. For the more adventurous hiker Black Elk peak trail #9 is accessed from the parking lot. It's an approximate 3.5 hour hike to the highest point in South Dakota.
66 locals recommend
Sylvan Lake
While you're in Custer state park make a stop here. There is a nice flat trail that circles the lake. For the more adventurous hiker Black Elk peak trail #9 is accessed from the parking lot. It's an approximate 3.5 hour hike to the highest point in South Dakota.
The breathtaking limestone palisades of this creek-carved gorge are more ancient than the Grand Canyon – albeit much closer together. Once accessible only by horseback, Spearfish Canyon’s narrow, 1000-foot walls are among the most spectacular scenery in the Black Hills.
There are several waterfalls in the Canyon that you don't want to miss. Spearfish waterfalls are a short hike from the lodge. It's an amazing place to have a picnic.
86 locals recommend
Spearfish Canyon
The breathtaking limestone palisades of this creek-carved gorge are more ancient than the Grand Canyon – albeit much closer together. Once accessible only by horseback, Spearfish Canyon’s narrow, 1000-foot walls are among the most spectacular scenery in the Black Hills.
There are several waterfalls in the Canyon that you don't want to miss. Spearfish waterfalls are a short hike from the lodge. It's an amazing place to have a picnic.
The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. It will depict the Oglala Lakota warrior, Crazy Horse, riding a horse and pointing to his tribal land.
145 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Memorial
The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. It will depict the Oglala Lakota warrior, Crazy Horse, riding a horse and pointing to his tribal land.
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 horses and rhinos 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.
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 horses and rhinos 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.
Deadwood is a city in South Dakota known for its gold rush history. Mount Moriah Cemetery has the graves of Wild West figures like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Exhibits at the Adams Museum include a huge gold nugget and a plesiosaur fossil. The 1892 Historic Adams House is a Victorian mansion with original features. South of town, the George S. Mickelson Trail leads through the Black Hills National Forest.
Deadwood is quite touristy and lined with casinos. There is a wild west gun fight reenactment every afternoon in the summer which is entertaining to watch.
155 locals recommend
Deadwood
Deadwood is a city in South Dakota known for its gold rush history. Mount Moriah Cemetery has the graves of Wild West figures like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Exhibits at the Adams Museum include a huge gold nugget and a plesiosaur fossil. The 1892 Historic Adams House is a Victorian mansion with original features. South of town, the George S. Mickelson Trail leads through the Black Hills National Forest.
Deadwood is quite touristy and lined with casinos. There is a wild west gun fight reenactment every afternoon in the summer which is entertaining to watch.
Hill City is a small tourist town about 30 minutes from Rapid City. It has an 1880's train that operates a 2 hour journey between Hill City and Keystone. There is an authentic German restaurant in Hill City called the Alpine Inn. Hill City has a nice, walkable downtown area.
69 locals recommend
Hill City
Hill City is a small tourist town about 30 minutes from Rapid City. It has an 1880's train that operates a 2 hour journey between Hill City and Keystone. There is an authentic German restaurant in Hill City called the Alpine Inn. Hill City has a nice, walkable downtown area.
Food Scene
The best restaurant in South Dakota as far as I'm concerned. Small, somewhat pricey restaurant but worth it for a good meal. Reservations are requied.
50 locals recommend
Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th StThe best restaurant in South Dakota as far as I'm concerned. Small, somewhat pricey restaurant but worth it for a good meal. Reservations are requied.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Sourcing local chicken, fish and buffalo, utilizing cage free eggs, and purchasing regionally grown produce, our exceptional standards are maintained.
119 locals recommend
Tally's Silver Spoon
530 6th StOpen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Sourcing local chicken, fish and buffalo, utilizing cage free eggs, and purchasing regionally grown produce, our exceptional standards are maintained.
Good Indian/Nepalese food . I also enjoy their other restaurant Everest which has very similar food. It's off west Main street and easier to find parking.
32 locals recommend
Kathmandu Bistro
727 Main StGood Indian/Nepalese food . I also enjoy their other restaurant Everest which has very similar food. It's off west Main street and easier to find parking.
Delmonico Grill
609 Main StConsistently good food
Casual Chinese restaurant but consistently good food. Carry out can take longer than normal wait times. Dining room has limited hours of operation in in house dining.
Golden Phoenix
Casual Chinese restaurant but consistently good food. Carry out can take longer than normal wait times. Dining room has limited hours of operation in in house dining.
I haven't personally eaten here but word has it that the food is very good. It gets good reviews.
Juniper at Vertex
I haven't personally eaten here but word has it that the food is very good. It gets good reviews.
If you're looking for a casual pizza place where you can enjoy a good pizza and a beer close to your rental this is the place. In the summer you can sit outside on the deck and enjoy the golf course and creek views.
11 locals recommend
Marco's Pizza
3625 Jackson BlvdIf you're looking for a casual pizza place where you can enjoy a good pizza and a beer close to your rental this is the place. In the summer you can sit outside on the deck and enjoy the golf course and creek views.