CIRCLE B CHUCKWAGON (605) 574-2129 or 1-800-403-7358 12138 Ray Smith Dr, Hill City, SD 4 mi. W of Hill City on Deerfield Rd circle-b-ranch.com Western family experience with pony rides, gun shoot-out, gift shop, gem panning, cowboy music, plus more! Servin’ up beef brisket, roast buffalo and BBQ chicken. Open Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day. Reservations requested. THE MUSEUM AT BLACK HILLS INSTITUTE (605) 574-3919 117 Main St, Hill City, SD bhigr.com/museum MT. RUSHMORE KOA AT PALMER GULCH The Museum @ Black Hills Institute features the Black Hills Institute collec-tion. Displays exhibit fossil vertebrates, invertebrates & plants from around the globe. Ancient skeletons, starring “STAN,” T. rex, fill the room! Signboards depict area history (maps, photographs & cave schematics). Enter through Everything Prehistoric. Open all year. (605) 574-2525 or 1-800-562-8503 6 mi. W of Mt Rushmore on scenic Hwy 244 koa.com/campgrounds/ mount-rushmore Open late April to early October. 450 campsites, 160 camping cabins, cabins & lodge. Award-winning property w/2 pools, spas, splash park, jumping pil-low, climbing wall, hayrides, trail rides, pancakes, restaurant, movies, cowboy music. Family activities & shuttles to Mt. Rushmore lighting; Memorial Day to Labor Day. Bicycle, UTV & car rentals. Enjoy Mt. Rushmore Rodeo; June 10 & 25, July 30, Aug 19 & Sept 3, 2017. See our display ad on page 88. Great H Service CROOKED CREEK RESORT 1-800-252-8486 24184 Hwy 385, Hill City, SD crookedcreeksd.com SOUTH DAKOTA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM (605) 574-9000 222 Railroad Ave, Hill City, SD sdsrrm@gmail.com sdsrm.org We are all about people, places & trains. Railroads influenced SD & America in many ways. Now on display in Hill City next to the venerable 1880 Train, rail memorabilia collections, 75 ft “TimeRail” mural, model trains, interactive displays & staff experience provide visitors w/an understanding of their relationship w/history & the current role of railroads. TRAIL RIDES AT HIGH COUNTRY GUEST RANCH (605) 574-9003 12138 Ray Smith Dr, Hill City, SD highcountryranch.com Ride horses in the breathtaking beauty of the Black Hills with our experienced wranglers, 4 miles west of Hill City on Deerfield Road. Open May-Sept; riders must be at least 6 years old. Rides are operated with a special-use permit from the Black Hills Nat’l Forest Service. The resort is centrally located in a mountain community nestled in a quiet valley surrounded by mountains & hills. The 1880 Train, Everything Prehistoric, Mt. Rushmore & Crazy Horse Memorial are minutes away. Heated pool, playground, horseshoes, volley ball, tether ball, fishing, free cable TV & Wi-Fi. Modern cabins, camp cabins, motel rooms, RV lots, creekside tipis & tenting available for your family enjoyment. RAFTER J BAR RANCH CAMPGROUND (605) 574-2527 1-888-RAFTERJ (723-8375) rafterj.com Located on Hwys Intersection 16/385, 87/244. Camping cabins. Free showers. Level tree-shaded campsites, complete hookups, satellite TV hookups (limited), Wi-Fi, snack bar, gift shop, fishing, fire grates, playground, hot tub & heated pool, laundromats, bathhouses, groceries, firewood. Basketball & volleyball courts. Adjacent to Mickelson Trail for hiking & biking. Open May 1-Oct. 1. See our display ad on page 73. TEDDY BEAR TOWN (605) 574-2266 108 Main St, Hill City, SD blackhillsbadlands.com/super8-hill-city Home of the Guinness World Record “Largest Teddy Bear Collection.” Over 10,000 different teddy bears. All shapes, colors, sizes & origins imag-inable! Also listed in Ripley’s Believe It or Not. A must see & enjoy for all ages! Located across Main St. from Exxon C-store & Super 8 Motel. All Super 8 guests enjoy special discount. Become part of the world record collection yourself, ask us how. A must see & enjoy bear themed gift shop! CAMPING BLACK HILLS TRAILSIDE PARK RESORT HORSE THIEF CAMPGROUND (605) 574-9079 or 1-855-324-2462 24024 Hwy 385, Hill City, SD blackhillstrailside.com (605) 574-2668 or 1-800-657-5802 PO Box 307, Hill City, SD camp@horsethief.com horsethief.com Affordable family park centrally located in the Black Hills on SD 87 (Sylvan Lake-Needles Hwy). 120 sites on 40 secluded acres. Cabins. Free showers, laundry, groceries, gifts, heated pool, playground, hiking trails. Good Sam & AAA. (Open May 15 -Oct. 1, weather permitting). Black Hills Trailside Park Resort is a new facility w/the Mickelson Trail & Spring Creek on-site. Located in Hill City, 12 mi. to Mt. Rushmore & Crazy Horse. Free Wi-Fi & Cable, city water. Fully-furnished, luxury cabins w/linens & large decks sleeps 2-8. All RV sites have W/S/50amp. Creekside tent sites, all w/fire rings & shower facilities. Bike rental, shuttle, playground, fishing, gold panning. DINING ALPINE INN (605) 574-2749 133 Main St, Box 211, Hill City, SD alpineinnhillcity.com Located on Main Street in the historic Harney Peak Hotel. Featuring special luncheon menu with European charm. Evening menu offers fine Filet Mignon steaks. Reasonably priced. Homemade pastries and fine desserts. Open 6 days a week, closed Sundays. Hotel lodging available. HILL CITY LISTINGS CONTINUE MOUNTAIN MEADOW RESORT & CAMPGROUND (605) 574-2636 or 1-866-524-2682 11321 Gillette Prairie Rd, Hill City, SD 14 mi. NW of Hill City on Deerfield Rd Next to Deerfield Lake mtmeadow.com The best place to unwind is off the beaten path at Mt. Meadow! Hiking, biking, ATV & snowmobile trails start here. Fishing & hunting are minutes away. Camping, cabins, ATV/UTV & snowmobile rentals & restaurant. Pet friendly. Open year-round. 141 BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION
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