Things To Do

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.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.

Custer State Park

Encompassing 71,000 acres in the Black Hills, Custer State Park is home to abundant wildlife and adventure; camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or relaxing, there’s something here for everyone.

Rapid City

Known as the Gateway to the Black Hills Rapid City is split by a low mountain ridge that divides the city's western and eastern parts.

Chapel In the Hills

Harriet & Oak

Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, & Acai Bowls.

Pure Bean Coffeehouse

Tally's Silver Spoon

Delicious brunch!

Black Hills Bagels

Made from scratch bagels.

Vertex Sky Bar

Rooftop bar above the historic Alex Johnson Hotel.

Pour 54 Taphouse

Firehouse Brewing Company

Murphy's Pub and Grill

Located on the bottom floor of the historic Alex Johnson Hotel.

Paddy O'Neill's Irish Pub & Grill

Amazing menu, laid-back atmosphere, and they do super fun dueling pianos!

Kathmandu Bistro

Dakotah Steakhouse

Excellent Steakhouse in Rapid City.

Keystone

Keystone was known as the richest gold-mining areas in the Black Hills, and is also home to Mount Rushmore.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.

Rushmore Cave

Needles Highway

The Needles Highway is a spectacular drive through pine and spruce forests, meadows surrounded by birch and aspen, and rugged granite mountains. Part of Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway.

Hill City

Hill City is the oldest existing city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It's a quiet quaint little town, with cute shops, unique antique finds, and home of the historic Alpine Inn.

Alpine Inn

Built in 1886, this historic landmark and its reputation for fine dining, became the showplace of Hill City. Family-owned and operated, the Alpine Inn carries on this tradition. The luncheon menu boasts both ethnic European and contemporary dishes. An amazing restaurant, in the most peaceful quaint little town. Please note the Alpine Inn only takes cash!

Miner Brewing Company

Prairie Berry Winery

The wine we will feature at our wedding!

Sick-N-Twisted Brewery

Formerly known as the Naked Winery - delicious wines.

Deadwood

Days when everything was a little more simple and a lot more exciting. It's a town where you feel like you've stepped into the past.