Attractions

Our History The natural mineral springs have been bubbling up out of the ground for over 140+ years, filtered through a natural red rock formation, flowing into a moccasin-shaped pool – the same as it did in 1881 and before. The “Original Indian Springs that made this town famous" has been called, The Black Hills Spa, Minnekahta Springs, and now…

We Dig Big! The Mammoth Site boasts the largest concentration of Columbian mammoths in the world. Tour this ancient sinkhole and stand on the edge of discovery. Experience this indoor active paleontological dig site and walk-through Ice Age exhibits. The Mammoth Site is a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization that is one of only two Accredited Museums in the…

You will find fun on all levels in the Black Hills of South Dakota at Rush Mountain Adventure Park! Explore the closest cave to Mount Rushmore, Rushmore Cave on a senic cave tour, cruise down the mountain on the Rushmore Mountain Coaster, experience the Soaring Eagle Zipride, shoot'em up at the Gunslinger 7-D Ride, and find your inner daredevil at the…

Experience incredible theatre in a stunning setting. Explore the park, then end the day with a play!

5 miles south of Rapid City on Highway 16. World's largestreptile collection as listed in Guinness Book of Records and USA TODAY top ten zoos in the US: thousands of beautiful flowers in botanical gardens; 100 year-old giant tortoises; a family-owned Black Hills tradition since 1937.

CLOSED FOR 2024 SEASON. At Trout Haven Ranch all equipment is furnished, and no license is needed to catch Black Hills rainbow trout. Designed for the young fisherman.

In 1979, Amateur- Paleontologist Frank Garcia worked as chief investigator for the Smithsonian Institution, collecting: prehistoric sea cows, whales, and dolphins. In June 1983, Garcia discovered the earliest, richest, Ice-Age discoveries in North America. Experts described it to be one of the most significant paleontological finds on the planet. Garcia and…

Pioneer Historical Museum in the Sandstone School on the Hill in the center of Hot Springs, SD. Opens May 15th to Sept 30th! The Pioneer Museum was originally built in1893 as a school for all 12 grades. It served as Hot Springs school until 1961. In that same year, it was acquired by the Fall River Historical Society and opened as our museum.

“BEST OF THE BLACK HILLS 2019” –Rapid City Journal. “BEST COURSE YOU CAN PLAY”– Golfweek. “4 1/2 STARS” –Golf Digest Southern Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 70, golf facility complete with beautiful pine vistas, manicured fairways, and pristine greens. The course offers the perfect combination of…

Crazy Horse Memorial® Located between Custer and Hill City on Hwy 16/385, Crazy Horse Memorial® is the world’s largest Mountain Carving in progress. Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear and sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski set out to create a Monument as a tribute to all North American Indians; after some discussion, Lakota warrior Crazy Horse was…

Enjoy a current movie in downtown Hot Springs’ 1920s art deco movie theatre. Comfortable, extra wide spacing between rows of updated seats, new digital equipment & sound contributes to your experience of movies on the largest indoor movie screen in the Black Hills.

The Chamber's Historic Union Depot is your home for visitor information throughout the summer season. An original railroad depot built in 1891, in 1938 the depot was closed and the Chamber located in the building. This may be one of the first adaptive uses of the railroad station in the country. When Hot Springs was in its hey day, four trains a day were…

Visiting the Sanctuary in 2023 We respect the freedom and privacy of our mustang herds. Only a select few visitors can go out to see the horses by reservation only. The visits are with a guide in a SUV or van with a minimum of 2-5 people for two hours. The fee is $3oo per person plus tax. Reservations and a deposit are required for all visits. The…

Angostura Reservoir is a water-lover’s haven with breathtaking, scenic views. Offering crystal clear waters, 36 miles of shoreline, and some of the finest sandy beaches in the state, Angostura boasts many water sports and summer fun activities including camping, boating and canoeing/kayaking, hiking, paddleboarding, wakeboarding, swimming and fishing.…

For thousands of years, the Lakota Sioux prized the natural warm water springs, the “Minnekahta,” in this valley. In 1890, local businessman Fred Evans built Evans Plunge over the site of numerous sparkling springs and one mammoth spring of mineral water and made Evans Plunge the Black Hills’ oldest attraction – older than Mt.…

Custer State Park encompasses over 71,000 acres of terrain with an abundance of wildlife. A herd of over 1,300 bison freely roam the park and other wildlife such as pronghorn antelope, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, wild turkeys and even a group of burros can be spotted. Custer State Park offers opportunities for scenic drives along the Needles…

Have fun at the Putt 4 Fun miniature golf! Located right next door to Hills Inn, Putt-4-Fun offers plenty of challenge on a full 18 hole course.

WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT Whitney Preserve protects more than two miles of Cascade Creek, an undeveloped warm water system formed by the merging of seven springs in the southern Black Hills, two of which are located on the preserve. Named for Nathaniel and Mary Whitney, conservation pioneers in South Dakota, the preserve protects four rare plants that grow along…

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers a unique adventure and an opportunity to experience the amazing natural beauty of the Black Hills from an exciting perspective.  Nestled in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota, historic Hot Springs and the surrounding area offers spectacular views unlike any other. Our typical flight allows you to experience…