Southern Hills Vacation Guide
FreeA regional visitor guide for the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, covering Hot Springs, Custer and Hill City.
801 S. 6th Street · Hot Springs, SD
The Hot Springs Area Chamber of Commerce promotes the town of Hot Springs, South Dakota, gateway to Wind Cave National Park and the Southern Black Hills. It provides visitor information, welcome magazines and vacation guides for the region, and operates a seasonal information center in the town's historic 1891 Union Depot. The chamber office is on S. 6th Street in Hot Springs.
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
The closest stops to Hot Springs, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
A regional visitor guide for the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, covering Hot Springs, Custer and Hill City.
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