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The town of Hot Springs was founded as a frontier health spa, capitalizing on springs of warm mineral waters in Fall River Canyon. It continues to be a growing arts mecca, cultural center and healing retreat. Surrounded by rugged canyons, rolling grasslands and pine-covered hills, the town is located near Wind Cave National Park and Angostura and Sheps Canyon recreation areas for outdoor explorations. It boasts mineral water health spas, lakeside resorts, welcoming campgrounds, an award-winning golf course and unique boutiques. EDUCATIONAL DISCOVERIES Immerse yourself in discovery centers to learn about the fossils, plants and animals of Western South Dakota and around the world. Visit an indoor active dig site and view Ice Age fossils at The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs. The site is the final resting place for over 60 large Columbian and woolly mammoths and an another 87 animal species trapped in a spring-fed sinkhole during the last ice age — the largest concentration of mammoth remains in the world. Take a self-guided tour, peek into the laboratory for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the scientific work conducted on site or get hands-on with kids’ learning activities. Fans of stones and bones should explore the World Fossil Finder Museum. It houses fossils found around the world, from the earliest and richest Ice Age fossil discovery to some of the largest marine predators to ever exist. See one of the earliest mastodons in North America and marvel at the beauty of “Debby Sue,” the largest Tylosaurus found in South Dakota. Journey outside Hot Springs to the Trails, Trains & Pioneer Museum in Edgemont. Here you can see the start of the George S. Mickelson Trail and get to know fascinating local history through authentic displays. SOAK IN THE HOT SPRINGS Established in 1890, Evans Plunge Mineral Springs is the oldest tourist attraction in the Black Hills. Relax and replenish in the warm mineral waters of this indoor natural spring pool. Try the waterslides, swing rings, kiddie pool, steam room and saunas at this year-round facility. While you're downtown, take the city’s Walking Tour along Fall River to learn about the beautiful and unique architecture of the turn-of-the-century sandstone buildings. Find Hot Springs business listings on page 145.
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