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Southern Hills Vacation Guide

801 S 6th Street · Hot Springs, SD

Why you should go…

The Southern Hills Vacation Guide is a joint publication for chambers of commerce in the southern Black Hills region of South Dakota, including Hot Springs and Hill City. It lists lodging, dining and attractions along the region's Attraction Route, which includes Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park. Copies can be requested through participating chambers, including the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, or viewed online as a digital flipbook.

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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.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Southern Hills Vacation Guide, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Hot Springs

    Free

    Southern Black Hills spa town with a historic sandstone downtown, mineral pools and Wind Cave nearby.

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    The Mammoth Site

    Under $25

    An active fossil dig site and museum in Hot Springs, South Dakota, showcasing dozens of Ice Age mammoth remains.

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    Signature Black Hills Tours

    $50+

    Private, small-group guided tours of Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and the Black Hills led by a former National Park Service ranger.

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    Family Favorite

    Four Mile Old West Town Museum

    Under $25

    Recreated 1880s Black Hills stagecoach town with over 50 buildings, western artifacts and a comic Old West show.

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    Weston County

    Free

    Wyoming county tourism commission promoting Newcastle, Upton and the western Black Hills.

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    Rapid City

    Free

    Gateway city to South Dakota's Black Hills, home to the City of Presidents statues, Main Street Square and Rapid City Trolleys.

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