BLACK HILLS OUTDOOR FUN 605-574-2430 12780 Black Forest Rd, Rapid City just off Hwy 385 blackhillsoutdoorfun.com DINING ALPINE INN RESTAURANT 605-574-2749 133 Main St, Hill City alpineinnhillcity.com Ditch the map! Follow us through wooded Black Hills trails. This 4-hour tour will be navigated by staff to ensure a safe, comfortable & exciting adventure. Enjoy the beauty of scenic routes that most ATV travelers miss. Call for reservations. Check us out on TripAdvisor & Facebook! Tag us or #DiscoverBlackHillsBadlands to be featured MT RUSHMORE KOA AT PALMER GULCH SWEET GREENS MINI GOLF HIGH COUNTRY TRAIL RIDES 605-574-7837 12138 Ray Smith Dr, Hill City ridesdhc.com 605-574-2824 at the intersection of Hwys 16/385, Hill City candylandsd.com Play 18 holes of mini golf at Sweet Greens while enjoying an old-fashioned soda, coffee, or ice cream. This family friendly and wheelchair accessible course is conveniently located at our Candyland store. Plan to stop, play & find your favorite treat! 605-574-2525 or 800-562-8503 6 mi W of Mt Rushmore on scenic Hwy 244 koa.com/campgrounds/mount-rushmore Open May 1 to early October. 450 campsites & multiple lodging accommodations. Award winning property w/2 pools, spas, splash park, jumping pillow, climbing wall, trail rides, pancakes, restaurant, movies, nightly music & family activities. Bicycle, UTV & car rentals. Shuttles to Mt Rushmore lighting; Memorial Day to Labor Day. Enjoy Mt Rushmore Rodeo; June 7, 13, 20, July 26, Aug 15, 2026. See our display ad on page 98. 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 & fine desserts. Open 6 days a week, closed Sundays. Hotel lodging available. Cash only, ATM on-site. THE PRAIRIE DOG TAPROOM 817-891-8352 23858 US-385, Hill City theprairiedogsd.com Guided horseback rides through the Black Hills just outside downtown Hill City, SD. Great views, gentle horses, and genuine Western hospitality make it perfect for beginners and seasoned riders alike. Great for families, friends, and solo adventurers looking for a true Western experience. CAMPING BLACK HILLS TRAILSIDE PARK RESORT Hill City’s only creekside taproom w/ the best brews & food. 28 taps: beer, wine, kombucha & nitro brews. Award-winning hot dogs, hoagies, & Neapolitan/NY -style pizza. 8+ indoor/ outdoor spaces w/ family-friendly games, live music, & events. No lines. No waiting. Hill City’s #1 vibe. Dog friendly. Your Black Hills hangout. 605-574-9079 or 855-324-2462 24024 Hwy 385, Hill City blackhillstrailsideparkresort.com Located in the heart of the hills along Spring Creek & the Mickelson Trail. Fully furnished log cabins with showers. Full hookups for RV's w/ 50-amp. Free Wi-Fi. Shower House. On-site bike rental. 5-minute walk to downtown Hill City. THREE FORKS BAR, GRILLE & CASINO @ THE COUNTRY STORE MUSEUM AT BLACK HILLS INSTITUTE 605-574-4289 117 Main St, Hill City bhigr.com/museum RAFTER J BAR RANCH CAMPGROUND 605-574-2998 or 605-574-4377 Intersection of Hwys 16/385 3 mi E of Hill City facebook.com/threeforksbargrille Fill up your snack supply & fuel tank at the convenience store. Stop in the bar & grille for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We have the best burgers around! Enjoy a beverage at our full bar, relax on the deck & play video lottery in the casino. The Museum @ Black Hills Institute showcases the extensive collection at Black Hills Institute. Exhibits include dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and real fossils you can touch! Ancient skeletons fill the room, revealing new discoveries around every corner. Displays depict area history through maps, photographs, and displays. Enter through the Everything Prehistoric gift shop! Open all year. Find us on Pinterest /blackhillssd Get inspired to plan your dream vacation 605-574-2527 Located on Hwy Intersections 16/385, 87/244, Hill City rafterj.com Camping cabins, level tree-shaded campsites, complete hookups, satellite TV hookups (limited), Wi-Fi at office only, 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-September. SHOPPING THREE FORKS CAMPGROUND SOUTH DAKOTA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM 605-574-9000 222 Railroad Ave, Hill City sdsrrm@gmail.com sdsrm.com 605-574-4546 23821 Hwy 385, Hill City threeforkscampgroundsd.com ARTFORMS GALLERY HORSE CREEK RESORT 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’ "TimeRail" mural, model trains, interactive displays & staff experience provide visitors w/ an understanding of their relationship w/ history & the current role of railroads. 913-272-4001 23570 Hwy 385, Hill City horsecreekresort@outlook.com thehcresort.com Newly renovated cabins & creekside RVs, nestled in the pines & along Horse Creek await your arrival. Conveniently located, you’re not far from anything here. Sheridan Lake is just around the corner, there’s trails for exploring, as well as local wineries & breweries nearby. Plan to stay awhile! Enjoy amazing views and easy access to everything while staying in the "Heart of the Hills," Hill City. Choose to stay in a camping cabin or lodge or bring your own tent or RV. Fun family activities on-site. Gas station/c-store, restaurant and shopping within walking distance! 605-574-4894 280 Main St, Hill City facebook.com/artformsgallery With 20 local artists and more than 25 years in business, ArtForms Gallery is perhaps South Dakota’s most unusual gift shop! “Affordable art” showcases the beauty of this area and the many talents of our members who operate this co-op. Conveniently located on Main Street Hill City, in the Old World Plaza. Find us on YouTube /blackhillstravel Hill City Listings Continue BlackHillsBadlands.com // 143 BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION Find us on Instagram /blackhillsbadlands
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