BOX ELDER BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION CITY OF BOX ELDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 605-923-1404 420 Villa Dr, Box Elder boxelder.us ATTRACTIONS ACCOMMODATIONS Welcome to Box Elder, your gateway to the beautiful Black Hills and the proud home of Ellsworth Air Force Base. Experience our fast-growing city boasting a vibrant new downtown and a flourishing array of businesses. Excitingly, the Black Hills Children’s Museum and Master Park will soon call Box Elder home. Come join our thriving community! CALAMITY PEAK LODGE SOUTH DAKOTA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM BAVARIAN INN, BLACK HILLS 605-673-2802 855 N 5 th St, Custer service@bavarianinnsd.com bavarianinnsd.com 605-673-2357 12557 Hwy 16, Custer calamitypeak@calamitypeaklodge.com calamitypeaklodge.com Quiet, scenic area, located on French Creek, 2.5 miles east of Custer on Highway 16A or 1 mile west of Custer State Park. Furnished kitchen, 1 and 2 bed units, TV, major credit cards accepted. Open May-October. 605-385-5189 2890 Davis Dr, Box Elder blackhillsbadlands.com/airspace See the story of Ellsworth Air Force Base & South Dakota’s contribution to aviation & space endeavors. Walk around historic bombers, fighters, utility aircraft, & missiles in the Air Park, view many indoor exhibits of aviation & space exploration/utilization to learn this story. Free admission. Indoor exhibits may close seasonally. ACCOMMODATIONS COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 605-791-0945 580 WaTiki Way, Box Elder I-90, Exit 61 watikiwaterpark.com With a unique blend of European influences, this charming family roadside resort offers a serene contrast to the Wild West. The Bavarian Inn has 64 rooms, fast & free Wi-Fi, indoor & outdoor heated pools, hot tub, pickleball court, basketball court, a European fitness trail & an uplifting morning café. Only minutes from Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and 1,300 herd of buffalo. DAKOTA DREAM BED & BREAKFAST AND CABINS 701-690-4801 12350 Moss Rock Ln, Custer dakotadreambandb.com Relax and recharge at Courtyard by Marriott, Rapid City’s newest hotel. Perfectly suited for business travelers and travelers alike. Business and fitness center, meeting spaces, free Wi-Fi, The Bistro Bar; breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Proudly serving Starbucks. Close proximity to local attractions and steps away from WaTiki ® Indoor Waterpark Resort. SERVICES BEST WESTERN BUFFALO RIDGE INN THE BOX ELDER EVENTS CENTER 605-791-0753 631 WaTiki Way, Box Elder thebox.live Discover the Midwest’s newest state-of-the-art venue, The Box Elder Events Center. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or championship game, we design affordable, modern events for sports, conventions, weddings, and more. Conveniently located steps away from five hotels, WaTiki ® Indoor Waterpark Resort, various restaurants, and I-90 for easy access. Open year-round. Escape to Dakota Dream B&B and Cabins-just minutes from parks, trails, and town. Enjoy peaceful stays in cabins, A-frames, or wagons. New outdoor kitchen! Family-friendly, nature-filled Black Hills getaway close to top attractions! 605-673-2275 310 W Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer bestwestern@custerhospitality.com custerhospitality.com Located in historic Custer & only minutes away from top attractions, our newly remodeled Best Western offers everything you need to travel well — a warm welcome, rewarding stay & truly exceptional value. Thoughtful amenities like Wi-Fi, deluxe breakfast, HBO, guest laundry, indoor pool, microwaves & refrigerators. HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON 605-791-4662 621 WaTiki Way, Box Elder I-90, Exit 61 watikiwaterpark.com COMFORT INN & SUITES There’s no place like Home2 Suites. The newest extended stay hotel at WaTiki ® Indoor Waterpark Resort. Perfect for family vacation getaways. Conveniently located in the Black Hills and close to local attractions. Complimentary breakfast, full kitchen suites, business and fitness center, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, and more. 605-673-3221 339 W Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer comfortinn@custerhospitality.com custerhospitality.com REST. SET. GO. at our award-winning hotel. Comfort Inn offers a warm welcome & real value with convenient amenities like warm cookies, Wi-Fi, breakfast, fitness center, guest laundry, indoor pool, hot tub, microwaves, & refrigerators. Enjoy spectacular mountain views & only minutes from top attractions! CUSTER CUSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 800-992-9818 info@custersd.com custersd.com RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 605-791-9600 581 WaTiki Way, Box Elder I-90, Exit 61 watikiwaterpark.com BLACK HILLS RETREATS VACATION RENTALS 605-673-1400 dbhblackhills@gmail.com blackhillsretreats.com ELK HAVEN CABINS Residence Inn by Marriott is a family favorite hotel and a great home base for your Black Hills adventure. Offering state-of-the-art amenities with spacious suites, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast and more. Conveniently attached to WaTiki ® Indoor Waterpark Resort. Custer: minutes, not miles, from adventure! Full-service community including a variety of lodging accommodations, outstanding restaurants and unique shops. Centrally located just minutes from Mt Rushmore, Jewel & Wind Caves, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse Memorial ® . Great hiking/ biking on the adjacent Mickelson Trail. Call for travel literature. Why stay in a motel? Our selection of vacation rentals & cozy cabins offers the perfect home base for your adventure with many amenities & plenty of space for your group. Escape to the breathtaking Black Hills for your next getaway. 720-252-7300 25050 Little Italy Rd, Custer elkhavencabins.com Budget & pet friendly (fee) cabins located on 8 acres off the beaten path in the Black Hills & centrally located to area attractions. We welcome large groups, reunions & hunters. 3 queen beds, kitchen, grills, firepits. Room for your toys. Wi-Fi. DIRECTV. Open year-round. 134 // #DiscoverBlackHillsBadlands
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