Top 25 things to do and attractions in Hill City

For 7.50, I thought this museum was hands down worth it. I am not sure what lured me to go here, but I went on my own to visit. I was amazed at how many dinosaur, mammal, and aquatic animal bones they fit into one room for display. Not only that, but they had displays of rocks as well. There were big animals too- a t.rex, mammoth, and some very big sea creatures. This place is great for kids. You can spend anywhere from five minutes to hours here looking and observing the artifacts. Many of the bones are local but several were also from Madagascar. Very cool place, and worth spending seven to eight dollars. There is a gift store attached. The people working here seemed nice, especially the young lady at the desk. Always great to see young respectful teenagers working.

This is the perfect place for anyone who has an interest in geology or fossils. The museum is not big, but it packs a lot into that space. We were there for over an hour the first time we visited South Dakota, and our kids insisted on returning when we came back two years later.

We LOVED this place!! It was a last minute addition to our family vacation, and I'm SO GLAD we went. I am amazed at how many fossils and artifacts they were able to fit into a relatively small space. About half the space is the museum, and the other half is the gift shop with an incredible variety of options. My kids got a megalodon tooth and vials of gold, copper and silver. I got an amazing granite sculpture as a memento of our vacation. There was a snafu that resulted in us leaving without the sculpture, but when I called they had it set aside and ready to send to us. Amazing service with some totally unique exhibits. A must see, as far as I'm concerned.

Absolutely fantastic museum! My girlfriend and I had no idea this place even existed until we happened to drive by during the rally. We decided to stop and check it out and we’re so glad we did. At just $7.50 per adult, it was more than worth the price. Honestly, we both felt they could easily charge $10–15 and it would still be well worth it. We spent about an hour exploring the exhibits, which are packed with fossils, gemstones, and prehistoric displays. They even have a few touch exhibits, which made the experience even more fun and interactive. If you’re into dinosaurs or natural history, you’ll really enjoy this place. My only (small) complaint is that I wish the building were a bit larger so the exhibits could be spread out more. Still really cool how they packed it all in. Almost looks like everything is interacting with each other. Overall, a great experience. Definitely recommend stopping by!

Small but intense.All things dinosaurs! Able to touch sime artifacts. Museum is getting bigger and going to a bigger building soon.

Neat little museum near Rapid City. Tons of fossils and artifacts with a broad time range. My family and I enjoyed looking around and reading about the various displays on our trip, I would highly recommend adding it to your itinerary if you're planning a trip out to the black hills, especially if you love natural history.

It's a small museum but it's packed with lots of great bones and fossils. You can spend an hour or two here.

A lot of history and a popular train ride experience.

Great place to spend about 30-60 minutes. Cool model railroad

This is,a rather small museum, but great people working there. Tomorrow taking a round trip train ride from Hill City to Keystone

Having been riding the train almost every time we go to the black hills, this was our first time going into the museum. Cute little stop and my son loves being able to walk through the caboose!

This little place packs a punch into a really teeny footprint. For those who love model trains, you'll love the setup at the back. Make sure and ask the conductor how many days injury free they are.

Friendly museum with a caboose you can enter, a large model train set up and numerous artifacts. There is some interesting railroad info, not a lot, though.

Loved this museum, there was a lot of history in this small building that shows everything from the early years of the railroad through to the modern time and opening of the 1880 train. Well worth the visit

I gave this a 3 because the staff is AMAZING. And they do have someone coming by to offer a snack and drinks. I love the fact that you can flip the seats to face one another or whatever direction you want to face. I was very disappointed in the scenery. No fault of the staff or location but we've been on the Georgetown Loop train in Colorado and that scenery was AMAZING. If you've never ridden a train then you'll probably enjoy the 1880 Train ride but if you've been on the Georgetown Loop train, don't waste your money. You'll be disappointed. You really only see deer, a lot of trees, residential houses and rocks.

Take the train!! It was a great experience. I was on the fence about going but this was a once in a lifetime experience. I took the train from Keystone, did the Stop Over in Hill City and then rode the train back to Keystone. I took a train behind the engine with windows out and an open middle car on the way back to get the experience of both. Wonderful. I would agree with others that sitting on the opposite side of the train for you ride way back is the way to go to see all the sights.

This is really a moment of history. Went from Hill City to Keystone. 1880 steam engine train ride. 10 miles took an hour to get to our destination, old mining communities were highlighted. Huge granite outcroppings nearly a foot away from the train tracks. The train stations on either end offer nice train memorabilia. And all the employees are friendly, knowledgeable and can answer most of your questions.

We took the Saturday afternoon Wine Express on the 1880s Train. This was such a cool and unique experience, combining a wine tasting, great food, and a slow, relaxing train ride. The Train staff ask that you check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure. They have a large covered sitting area to wait in, with music, food and drinks for purchase, and clean restrooms. You can also watch the steam engine connect and fill with water prior to boarding. The train itself was comfortable with padded bench seats. As the train moves at about 10 miles per hour, the open windows provided plenty of fresh air. The train staff were friendly and engaging with an obvious focus on making the trip enjoyable. The Wine Tour train leaves Hill City and travels one hour to Keystone. The stop in Keystone is long enough for restroom breaks and for a quick leg stretch. The return trip is enlivened with folk music (and at least with our car, a good natured sing-along). The tour included 5 Wine tastings paired with an appetizer, small entrée salad, and desert. The wines and the foods were all great quality. We appreciated that the train staff will also exchange any wine tasting for a non-alcoholic beverage. They also provided bottled water on the return journey.

The 1880 Train was a huge hit with our kids—they loved it. The views from the train are fantastic, you can see the Black Hills and the conductors were friendly and did a great job of explaining the details of the ride and the history. It was a perfect, low-stress activity that everyone in our family enjoyed.

Great experience for the whole family! Beautiful views. The train moves slow, 10-15 mph. We choose the enclosed car with the padded seats and the windows can open. Otherwise the open air car has wooden seats. The workers were very friendly and served drinks and snacks on the train. The kids love it.

Very friendly folks who run the train who are clearly very passionate about the work that they do to keep this historic railroad alive. The round trip ride was just over two hours and included facts about the train and the surrounding areas. Everything seemed clean and well maintained, I would definitely recommend giving them a visit if you are in the area.

This is Closed for good. We went 3 years ago and loved it. Went this weekend looking forward to the wine tasting/buying options and to get olive oil only to fine while the webpage and facebook pages are up - it was gone. Emailed to see if seasonal, moved locations, or gone for good. Reply was no longer in business. Sad as was great when we went and was looking forward to it.

We did both the free wine tasting and the beer tasting here - both were great experiences. The lady serving us wine picked some great ones based on our taste, and another lady who did the beer tasting was very friendly and did a great job while not being too overbearing since we were the only ones there. We also liked their olive oil, and got some to take with us! Definitely would recommend making a stop if you are in Hill City

A most enjoyable stop on our walk in Hill City. An knowledgeable & attentive team that highlighted South Dakota wines for us to taste, but many other wines are available too. The meat and cheese tray was a nice surprise too! We became repeat customers during our visit in the Black Hills - thank you for the hospitality!

The wine tasting here was fun and informative, and very friendly staff! A good selection, and the woman who helped us really knew her wines. We recommend this place over Prairie Berry, she was much more personable and friendly than the staff there.

We stopped in on 6/21/16 to check the selection. Not only was there an excellent selection of wine and beer, but the Hostess rushed to set up chairs for the 4 of us while we sampled those products. A warm and friendly atmosphere. (When we arrived back home I found that I needed a copy of the billing receipt with my signature. I contacted them and received the copy in just a couple of days) Thank You!

Great selection. Perfect afternoon of sunshine, wine tasting and people watching. Cheese plate was moderate in size. Any wine purchase with a buffalo and free wine glass, nice addition

Had a great afternoon with Carmen trying their beers and several wines. Met several.od the locals the sell their locally produced product. Will definitely be coming back on our next visit to the black hills. Tl

Would grade them a zero star if I could. Beautiful art, extremely beautiful. It's unfortunate for the artists because I could see where due to the gallery employees being unprofessional, which are there to sell the art, despite what you might look at or your beliefs. Yes I did like the two coat trees with the owl and crow. I did very much like them but they were expensive. My price range for an art piece was one of the bronze table top sculptures. Nevertheless a simple hello hi how are you would have sufficed and guaranteed the purchase.

Would’ve given 5 stars but I’m just a little disappointed that ‘Ghost of the Plains Buffalo’ print I bought for $125 is everywhere. I thought it seemed familiar. Love the photo (print) and the service but I see it on Amazon, Walmart and online elsewhere for $35. I thought it might have been somewhat limited but alas- I was wrong. Still like it.

No photos of this place because photography isn't allowed, but the facility is beautiful and clean, and the gentleman working the counter seemed very knowledgeable. Great selection of fine art. Lots of Sarah Rodgers!

Great people,very knowledgeable about their art and artists. The leather frames are beautiful!!! To bad you don't have the right building in the picture. The gallery is to the left in the picture.

The absolute best gallery in the Black Hills! ...be sure to admire the owner's gorgeous bison & deer leather frames.

Best Gallery !!! Amazing quality of the work displayed. Amazing owners and staff! A must see Black Hills destination.

Amazing gallery with some of the best art from the Black Hills and the custom leather frames are the best you could find anywhere!

Early July my wife and I visited the gallery. She has been searching for just the right print of a Buffalo. It’s here she found it. It is magnificent. Lori Nonnast from the time we met her to the time my wife’s prints arrived has been the most professional, caring person I have met. She made sure the prints were packed securely and carefully. And the shipping was reasonable. I have been telling everyone I know about her and the Jon Crane Gallery. We are definitely going back.

What an Awesome Art Gallery , Great Variety of Art , Spoke to Owner About Sturgis Rally Week , an Exciting time for Hill City , SD Businesses.

This is a awesome gallery, Jon Crane is a fantastic artist all his work is so detailed. I like the places and things that catches his eye to paint. Lori Nonnast is a fantastic person very friendly and professional she put a picture of the mines together for me and it is awesome!!! I give Lori and the Gallery FIVE STARS for sure. Mel Killian update 03/28/19 I was gifted a print of Jon Crane's Spring Time in the Heartland by a very special person and I had Lori frame it for me and it is just Fantastic!!! I was so happy with it I had Lori sign it!!! Check out the different types of lights made by Lori there awesome!!

Always a great place to visit and aquire beautiful artwork from Jon Crane, staff is always very nice, I have been buying art here for many many years, Laurie is the go to gal for making your purchase look amazing with frames and matting to bring out the colors in the art you have purchased, no dissapointment here!

Jon visited our restaurant in Davenport,, IA. We have many prints of his and he graciously told the story on each print on the back. Also signed them. We are retired and live in Mesa, AZ. I would be interested in sharing if someone is interested.

I am so glad I got to see the beauty in the paintings. His art is truly a gift from God. I felt so at peace, calm and serene and was able to take that mentality with me when I went home. His work has an amazing healing ability that words make it hard to describe

Jon Crane is an extremely talented water color artist. My home and office are filled with only his work

Cutest little local small business! Many of the shops are so touristy, which is expected. We were looking for local small business owners, and we found hers! We purchased a sling bag and got to talk to the shop owner for a while. The sweetest lady! Def be sure to give her shop a visit ❤️

I purchased a beautiful bag from them, I'm here in Missouri and they made sure to call to double check my address and fix any problems that were occuring with my address. I so so appreciate them reaching out so that they could make sure I got my bag! Very awesome and reliable company!

The customer service is exceptional! I emailed the store in regards to an issue with a bag I had purchased in August 2020 and Kendra went above and beyond my expectations to resolve the issue. And, extremely quick I must say! They have a very nice selection of high quality products and I will definitely be purchasing from them in the future.

This is the greatest company for customer service and quality products that I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. The USPS lost the item I had purchased for my daughter for Christmas and the customer service rep at The Handbag Store expedited another one to me to make sure I had it on time. She also sent a return label for the lost item in case it arrived (which it did a week and a half after Christmas). There are so few business owners out there with this kind of caring attitude and integrity. Bravo!!!

I really love this store! When out in the Black Hills for our yearly camping trip, we always stop here! I love their selection, variety and quality of products. Each handbag or wallet I’ve gotten has always been a favorite and I use them much more than anything I’ve ever gotten elsewhere. PLUS... I love shopping local!

I love my Unicorn purse, but one issue was I can’t get a copy of my receipt that I paid for this purse. I was not sure what’s going on with their system that needed to be proved that I did pay for this purse. That’s why I was concerned about part of that, but not angry. I was talking about 2 days ago.

I ordered a Myra Canvas Tote from The Handbag Store. I loved everything about this vendor. THBS delivers super fast by usps mail, packages product with care, great price, superb products, and even included a personal note. I will buy again and visit this store. I was really pleased and impressed. They have purses that are unique and top quality. Thank you Kenlin! Please post more Myra bags. Love'em!

We had a meal here in late September: it was mid-week, about 2pm. The restaurant was not crowded and we were seated and served quickly. Prices were what I found to be typical in the Black Hills-- over $10 for a burger and a side (like fries). I had the burger that was served with gravy and mashed potatoes. Based on previous experience with similar sandwiches I expected the burger to be served open-faced, but it was served with both pieces of the bun intact-- no problem, as who can complain about extra bread and gravy. The burger was cooked properly and was tasty, and the potatoes were 'real' mashed potatoes, not made with some powdered potatoes from a box. The beef gravy was dark and flavorful. My wife had a sliced meat sandwich ( I believe it may have been pastrami) and fries. It was cooked properly, and the fries were tender and well seasoned. The interio decor is nice: mainly modern furnishings with a Western theme; a few items such as a rifle, steer skull, and a horse saddle join the expected Western artwork, but the rifle/bayonet combo looks more like something from WWI than the 'Cowboys and Indians' era). After reading on the outside of the building that it was a historic building and the oldest operating saloon in the area, I was just a little disappointed to see how modern the interior was-- it was later that I saw a section of exposed log construction and read that the building was originally made of logs. Most of the interior and exterior give no sign of this, and I'm sure it has been remodeled numerous times since the 1800s. We enjoyed our meal and would go back if we were in the area again.

We waited about 35 minutes to be seated. They were,like so many other businesses, so short staffed. They did a wonderful job and the steak I had was one of the best I have ever had. The side veggies were cooked fresh, not from a can or frozen. I would be happy to visit again. Loved it!!

Good food is hard to find in small touristy towns like these, so we were pleasantly surprised when visiting Desperados for lunch. The hot open faced beef sandwich was delicious! The historic building is also very interesting.

This place was really nice. The food was delicious. The pulled pork sandwich was amazing. One of the best pulled pork sandwich I have eaten. I would've given 5 stars but we had to keep telling our server to refill our drinks. Other than that the decor and atmosphere is fantastic. Definitely a must to try.

Had dinner here the country fried steak was good. My husband enjoyed his sirloin steak it was cooked perfectly medium rare. Great service she came back several times to ask if we needed anything else. The prices were reasonable for what we had

The walleye was delicious..just fair warning there are bones. The green beans and sweet tater fries were amazing, too! Our waitress was brand new and did a fantastic job. Definitely stop in for a great atmosphere and delicious food. ** the portions are large..my portion shows what I shared with my mama.

Loved the Buffalo burger!! Service and atmosphere was great. Glad we made pigs of ourselves and had the apple pie ala mode. It was Delicious!!! Having a great meal at Desperados really added to our trip to the Black Hills. Highly recommend and we will be back on a future visit to Hill City.

The restaurant is a quaint local place with a good atmosphere and local color. The menu is a bit limited with hamburgers and chicken sandwiches being the highlight. There is an all-you-can-eat rib special that is pretty good! Today I had the hot hamburger, which is a hamburger patty on white bread covered in gravy. The gravy was tasty. It comes with mashed potatoes, but I asked for French fries instead. My meal came with mashed potatoes, and the waitress said my fries would be right out. I was a bit confused, but started to eat anyway. The mashed potatoes would have been acceptable if they were hot, but they were lukewarm at best. The French fries never came, and when the waitress came back to ask if we needed a drink refill, I told her to cancel them as I was done with my sandwich. I wouldn't recommend this place, as there are much better eateries in town.

We used to like this place, but it's gone so far downhill. Most tables were empty but still with dirty plates. Waiter was at one slow speed. Floors were sticky and so gross. All four of us were so disappointed. Patty melt sandwich was served and the top bread was in pieces of clumps, like it fell apart and they put it back on the meat to serve it. The lemonade was watered down, no taste. A lady working there had no interest in helping customers, stood and chit chatted at one table for well over 15 minutes. we watched two tables of people walked out after being seated with menus but nothing else. We were seated but not given menus so we had to go find them for ourselves. Only thing positive we all could say was the bacon on our burger was great! Otherwise, skip this gross, unclean restaurant.

GREAT Mango margarita! Yummy steak ends. We loved it so much we went back for dinner. My burger was yummy cooked just right. Hubby LOVED the grilled chicken.

Adorable family-run restaurant with option rich breakfast buffet, full bar, and friendly service. Quaint setting with two dining rooms, bar seating, and private upstairs area that can hold up to 20 patrons.

What an amazing experience, good hospitality. Food was delicious. My daughter left her headphones inside the cafe and where found and returned by our waitress, she was so nice . Thank you so much Hill city cafe for the good service and Amazing experience ! 😃

when we walked in all that was said was pick a side. When we sat down the only other 1 table in there that had someone seemed to be getting a lot of attention. after about 15 minuets of sitting we was finally asked for drinks. there was a sewer smell coming from I'm assuming the bathroom. The bar didn't have a lot for salad stuff but more the pasta salad type stuff. the waitress said I can choose the chili off the menu and then pick a sandwich, I did not knowing that that comes with that so we can say she tricked me. The price of the food for 4 people was super high. We paid $120 for 4 people not including the tip and that's for 2 bowls of spaghetti, a burger and a ham and cheese sandwich. The burger was so red inside, my husband didn't want to send it back because he said it was burnt on the outside enought.. My sandwich come with no meat on it and I had to send it back.. The food was probably a 6 out of 10 but The way my mouth dropped when she handed us that check. We literally ate at a steak house with huge steaks, salads, bison meat and everything the day before an only spent $100 and we had to take food home. We just got in this state today, maybe that is how it is here but we're I am from, non of this would be acceptable.

Food was really good. Service could be better, our waitress was slow which resulted in us sitting with empty drinks. Hard to blame her though, she was the only one working serving the bar and the tables. It was supper time and not fair for her management to expect her to cover it all without help. That all said, this could’ve been a one off, if I’m ever in the area again I would return. Small restaurant, which I like and felt like a small town family setting.

We grabbed take out. Great wings. If I had to be picky I’d said they could be a tiny bit more crispy. Otherwise great wing and sauce. Salad was good too. Chicken on the salad was SPICY!

This is everything you need in a warming, charming, and relaxing cowboy-style destination. The food is outstanding, the music creates a fantastic vibe, and the top-notch service offers a level of quality that feels far beyond its price. It's a genuine experience you won't soon forget.

Very cool restaurant with live music and friendly staff. I had the pulled pork sandwich and regretted it. The fried potato chips were also bland, and tasted a bit oil burnt from the fryer. I should have got the Bison burger, which was good. I would give it another chance because of the very cool atmosphere, but I'd try something else and not pulled pork.

Absolutely fantastic experience! The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome—friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. And the food? Even better! Every bite was delicious and clearly made with care. I’ll be making a special trip back just for this restaurant—and for the amazing people who make it so memorable. Highly recommend!

Menu was reason fair. We spent about 20 a piece with one drink with dinner. They play bluegrass music!! We arrived a bit late, but they fed us anyway; thank you.

The Chute burger is big and juicy. The fries were crispy and hot out of the fryer. We also had the pulled pork sandwich which was good too. Live music in the bar area and plenty of seats in the dining room. Nice outdoor patio but we ate inside.

Slow service. 5 people in my party 2 adults, 1 older teen and 2 middle aged kids. Took a solid 5 minutes to take our drink order, then another 10 minutes to bring those out and take our food order. The 2 kids meals came out super fast. They were done with those and were sitting around waiting for the rest to come out.which took close to 30 minutes. They put a brand on their sandwiches and burgers. The pulled pork sandwich was burnt with the brand that the burn in that part was not edible. Waited another 10 minutes to get the check after plates were cleared which didn’t come so I just went and found the waitress to pay. She seemed very annoyed with this. While her and the other waitress were taking shots. Might be a good place for people not with kids who have time to hang out and drink. But with inpatient kids not a good option. Place was also super hot. Was pouring sweat and it was only in the low 70’s and was around 8pm.

Enjoyed my shopping trip here. Fabric, panels, and kits available. Small amount of notions. They had samples on display I had not seen any other place. If you’re looking for a one of a kind fabric panel of buffalos this is your shop. Friendly staff & very helpful. Would shop here again.

They were the nicest people. I found several choices of South Dakota fabric. Fabric choice were great. I found a pattern for a castles and dragons quilt and she cut me a kit. The dynamic yard art was great. I bought a moving dragon.

Amazing store with unique and amazing decorations. The owners are so friendly and accommodating. My order had to be shipped and arrived quickly. Love the two dragons that now live in my flower garden! Perfect addition. Will definitely purchase from here again!

I was on vacation and found this shop. this is an amazing store. the staff is super friendly. the owner is exceptional! guality/service like the old days! don't be afraid to ask outside the box as the owner will go up and beyond to make it happen! I have two new beautiful arches and some fun amazing yard art! I have now have website I will be shopping again! don't miss this store....you will not go home without something amazing! I thank you very much! I am going to enjoy my fun for years!

The annual trip to the shop makes my vacation coming back from Minnesota to Colorado. They have done special orders for me and the shipping process has been easy. I love going there and the owner is a great personality!

Loved this cute little store. Staff was very friendly with my kids who are just getting into sewing, yarn, fabric, etc. As most businesses in Hill City it was pretty pricey since it's a tourist spot.

Awesome, locally owned store. You will be laughing the whole time time you are shopping. Great selection of merchandise and friendly staff who will laugh with you. While you are shopping you will feel right at home!

The service was great, it smells of fresh wood which I loved, was conveniently located. It's a super easy walk to shopping and the train depot from here. However the food was just okay and I thought overpriced for what we got. The macaroni and cheese was delicious but I had a tummy ache shortly after. Bonus is they have decent sweet ice tea, I drank 3 glasses! This southern girl is always on the hunt for some good tea. I'd give them another chance and just order something different. Id love to check out their dinner sometime as this visit was for lunch.

Dinner was awesome! Not the best steak I've had but really fresh. Really good. But our waitress Katie was amazing. She was all over it. Whatever she needs to do. She did it with a smile. Would definitely come back

We came in during a visit to Hill City and had a great time. We were given some inaccurate information unfortunately by a third party that arranged our visit and reservation, however the owners were beyond fantastic and handled above anything I would have expected and were a pleasure. We were glad we didn’t let it damper the night because the food was all delicious. We started with steak tips and also tried a steak as well as a burger. Everything was cooked exactly as ordered and the food quality was great. The Mac and cheese was a great surprise as a side and well made. We didn’t have room for dessert but will come hungry next time we are in town. We would absolutely recommend coming in when you’re in the area. Thank you Scott for handling the awkward situation so well with us and going above and beyond anything you needed to do to make the visit memorable. Stop in for a great meal!

While we had a little bit of a wait (due to rally season), it was worth it. We did tapas with drinks and had the delicious steak bites, shrimp with the boom sauce (very good and straight for ease of eating), and bread with the rasberry butter. Very enjoyable and neat to find out about this old saloon!

A good experience overall. The staff were very friendly and we were sat immediately. The food was on the pricey side but you could taste the quality. The waiter was very attentive and pleasant. I would go back.

Food was delicious, we had Walleye and Ny Strip with green beans, which were both cooked perfectly and the green beans were amazing. service was great. Wish we had room for dessert, maybe next time. Would definitely recommend this to anyone passing through Hill City, or even staying in town. It’s really a great place to have dinner. We did make reservations as it’s the week of Sturgis and didn’t know if it would be too busy.

We stopped by 1885 after riding all day. There was a short wait and we waited in the bar area with some ice cold beer. We were seated a short time later. The waitress was very pleasant and attentive. We started with the deep feied guacamole and jalapeño ranch dipping sauce, incredible! Me and my wife shared a full rack of ribs, loaded baked potato and coleslaw. The food was really good. The only complaint/recommendation that I have is that the ribs need the membrane removed from the backside. Other than this, we had a great experience and enjoyed the food/restaurant. I would recommend it!

The Hill City Chamber always has such great staff and prizes for their events. The kids had a great time there was enough prizes and pumpkins for all!! Thank you!!

Visitor Information Center (VIC) is the first place to stop when you visit the Black Hills. The CCC Museum of South Dakota is also located here.

Good place to get tourism literature

My wife and I dropped by the VC accidentally in early June. We found it's very informative and the staff are also very kind and helpful. It's really a missing gem in Black Hill.

Very pleasant staff. Check out the CCC museum upstairs. Excellent.

The lady working there last thursday was big mouth and rude,

Renee and Theresa are absolutely amazing. They are so easy to work with and go above and beyond to make sure you have a stellar Black Hills outdoor experience. I would recommend BHPS to everyone for your next outdoor adventure

Rented the massive Fiesta paddleboard to fit my family of 7 during our day out on Lake Sylvan. Setup was a breeze and the board was so easy to maneuver. It's honestly like a floating dock. The staff at Black Hills Paddlesports (Bicycles & Boats) was so friendly and helpful. I'll definitely rent from them again next time I'm in the Black Hills!

My wife and I rented 2 Sol paddleboards from Black Hills Paddlesports and had an amazing all around experience. First, the process to book the paddleboards was effortless and straight forward from the website. We planned to rent on a Saturday, but the forecast showed bad weather. I was able to contact the staff by phone and shift my reservation to the day after. When we arrived in Hill City, the paddleboards were ready. The staff had the forethought to equip me with a wider more steady board due to my beginner status. The staff thoroughly showed us how to use the manual and electrical pumps to inflate our boards and everything was packed in very clean and precise case. My wife and I decided to go to Deerfield lake because we wanted a bigger no-wake lake to explore. Setup went easy and we were on the water in good time. Tear down was just as quick. The paddleboards easily deflated and fit back into their cases with much ease! Dropping the boards back off at Black Hills Paddlesports was easy. The staff asked how it went and we raved about our experience. Service: 5 Stars Equipment condition: 5 Stars Setup/tear down: 5 Stars Overall experience: 5 Stars Thanks Black Hills Paddlesports for an amazing day!!

Renee the owner and her staff are FANTASTIC! We rented 4 paddle boards and they were ready upon our arrival. They were clean and in great condition. Renee was kind enough to work with my family’s special needs since we were originally intending to rent on a day that her shop is closed. Our children loved our time on the water with these rentals and Black Hill Paddle Sports helped us make memories that will last a lifetime! If you are in the Mt Rushmore area and needs Paddle Boards, Kayaks or Bikes be sure to look up Renee and her crew at Black Hills Paddle Sports. You will be absolutely happy that you did!

Great shop! Family business, super friendly people

Excellent equipment to choose from. Courteous, knowledge staff. A real pleasure.

Super easy process, great equipment, very thorough, and just plain friendly. Would definitely recommend, and wouldn’t hesitate to utilize their services again.

Awesome little store with quality products and the people were nice too I just love the sweater I bought and gonna order a fur they said I can call and they will mail it to me.

Great little store, nice items, unfortunately the gentleman working there didn’t even acknowledge us and we was in the store a good 5 minutes, decided to shop elsewhere.

We bought a blanket, sweater, and key chain. Great customer service. I love my sweater it keeps me warm. We definitely visit this store again

Great store. I’ve been unable to find a phone number for them to see if they ship purchases bought for gifts, while not visiting Hill City.

Fabulous store with high quality products. Superior customer service. Will definitely shop here again.

Friendly staff...good deals.. Stop...shop... repeat

Great clothing, tapestries and rugs.

Fun place to tour! The museum is located through the gift shop and happens to be the home of the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research which means you will see some pretty amazing displays from digs in the Black Hills as well as other areas. Our family loved the museum and stayed here quite a while!

Everything Prehistoric is THE best gift shop in the Black Hills. Unique items you can't find anywhere else. Educational toys. And best of all, gorgeous, beautiful, jewelry. I love this shop and The Black Hills Geological Institute's fossil display. A must see when visiting the Hills.

Great shop! Tons of stuff! Next to the best dinosaur museum in South Dakota

Tiny, fully packed dino museum with an amazing array of minerals; attached is a gift shop of even greater size. It just barely skates by as being worthy of the price of admission.

Worth the trip in definitely! So much to look at and learn about! Gift shop is nice too, everyone was friendly and offered to help!

Was a neat learning experience, daughter loved it too. Can't wait to see it in August

Oh man this place is so cool!!

If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! This is a phenomenal library! The staff is so helpful and kind! We are out of towners and were staying in the area for a few weeks. My family and I are all bookworms and love reading. I called and found out we could get a seasonal library card for a fee and I could check out as many books as I wanted. Needless to say, we were in every couple of days swapping out read books for new ones :) They have a great selection for adults and kids and we all found more than enough to keep us busy our entire stay in the area. We will become seasonal library card holders anytime we are in the area.

Super cute!!! The computers were just updated with super nice components. They are very fast. The selection is big and it was kept nice and warm on a cold day. The lady at the counter was also very nice and the place was clean! Loved walking around this part of town.

It's a pretty small library but I love it.

We visit a lot of small towns and the libraries are the best source for wifi. This place fits the bill quite well! Small but a nice video collection and a row of computers. Free parking on and off the street. Easy to find too.

Quaint library with very helpful library staff. Love coming in here from time to time to support local libraries.

Fantastic!!!!!! Always friendly and helpful!!!!!

Rude people

This place is so cool for locals or for tourism! Kid friendly and gluten free options available. We went in and were allowed 5 wines for sampling as well as a menu. The gentleman who helped us was very knowledgeable! We ordered food and everyone loved their meals! Gluten free options were very well prepared and delicious! The kiddo plate was super yummy and nutritious. Definitely a great stop!

Visited here a few years ago while in town for a race. We stopped after the race to rehydrate and absolutely fell in love with this location. We viewed to swing by every time we were in state. The wives were very good and the vibe extremely fun and chill. Sad to hear they closed down. I loved their rhubarb wines, but the best treat was their jalapeno rhubarb jam. Maybe if they are feeling generous they would be willing to share their recipe?

Great experience from the start, met at entrance and explained what they do. Wine tasting was fun. Ordered a prime rib sandwich and salad , which was excellent. Sat out on patio with our dog and enjoyed our food and a glass of wine. Great place to go.

This is a very nice, laid back place. You can do a FREE, 5 CHOICE TASTING!! They don't push or hard sell you- the wines will do the work. There's plenty of parking outside, a long with a spacious outdoor seating area. You can order a charcuterie board, or get wine and some of the cheeses they have for sale. They also make bagels, sandwiches, and soup. It's very spacious inside, with two complete tasting counters. They have alot of merchandise for sale as well... It's clean, well lit, well run. What more need I say?? Wines start at 14/bottle, and go up from there. The tasting paper shows that the more stars there are, the sweeter the wine. We prefer sweet wines, and their chart made choosing quite easy. There's a general store to the right, and MINER BREWERY to the left. They got just about all the bases covered! It was a great stop for us!! 👍👍👍

My husband and I stopped here for a wine tasting and some lunch. Super friendly staff! The charcuterie board was delicious and we enjoyed almost every wine that we tried. We ended up buying a whole case to take home. We were not expecting much from our stop here but it ended up being one of our favorite parts of our Black Hills trip. There is another winery down the street that we also tried but did not have a good experience at. Highly recommend stopping here if you are vacationing in the area!

I love this place! I did my first wine tasting here, and it was really fun! The associate that served us the wine was really knowledgeable and friendly. They also have a hot mulled wine that was delicious. The food is wonderful, too, can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches. It's very pleasant to hang out here, very nice atmosphere. The prices match the quality; I will mostly only visit on special occasions due to that. Highly recommend for a great experience! 👍👍

We didn’t plan to visit any winery while we were traveling there a few days ago. But the Prairie Berry Winery was on our way to the Crazy Horse memorial. So we decided to give it a try and to see if we could eat there too. Good thing we tasted complementary 5 wines by our choices, but couldn’t eat there as the kitchen was closed on that day. A lady (I’m not good at names :/) did the tasting and talked about the story behind the family winery as we were eager to know. She was kinda sarcastic and fun if I can say that. We wished she explained more about the wines as she did with some other guests. Since we were road tripping from a different state, we decided to purchase some South Dakota wines and cheeses. There were an old farmer couple who were doing their cheese tasting at the winery. I enjoyed talking with them and bought some local farm cheeses too. Overall, the whole experience was not bad. I would recommend to stop by the winery.

Sick & Twisted Brewery, within, Naughti Wines was fun. Dog friendly outside. We had their sandwiches and local beers with our two dogs. Friendly staff. The sandwiches, Guido & Norma Jean hit the spot. (Dog photo not staged, just a goof).

Nicole was an incredible bartender and this winery/brewery is the coolest place I’ve been too. The wineries I have been to usually have a very limited selection of sweet wines. They have a selection of six sweet wines that are different but delicious. I love this place!!! If you are in the area, you must stop!!!!

Don't know about the wines, but from the standpoint of the brewery it was just OK. The beer was meh, just one IPA at the time, and it was not that good, and the couple other beer styles I tried were much the same. Staff was very friendly and the place had a cool vibe.

My girlfriend and I visited the winery / brewery last week. This place is terrific! Colorful and charming interior with lots of interesting decorations, abundant seating outside in several locations around the building. Our server, Nicole, was fantastic. As the only ones there, she gave us full attention and served flights and beers with excellent suggestions and good conversation. Naughti Wines / Sick and Twisted Brewery is a top notch spot. We'll definitely be back during future visits to the area.

We had such a great experience here! The bartender was knowledgeable, fun, and made the whole tasting even better. We tried both the wine flight and the beer flight, and everything was fantastic. The spinach & artichoke dip was delicious, and we really enjoyed the creative “adult” themed names of the wines—it added a fun touch. We ended up taking home bottles of wine and some crowlers of beer because we couldn’t leave without them. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for great drinks, tasty food, and a fun atmosphere!

Great wines and more, very neat decor, gotta get u sum!

The place is big with lots of tables inside and maybe even outside if the weather is nice. They have a lot of beer and wine choices to taste. The pizza is decent, and it’s a big pie so be prepared to share.

Stayed at the Red Barn Cabin, 3 couples altogether. Cleanliness ok, no hand towels for kitchen or bathrooms, no nightstands in upstairs bedrooms with limited space around beds. No bath rug/mat. Brand new swimming pool with chair lift. Fire ring available, gas grill, picnic table, and enough chairs for 4 people for inside and outside dining, hot tub didn't work which was a main reason for selecting this place, especially riding the trails on our utv's. Internet, cell service, satellite can get spotty. Newer ownership looks to be making improvements. Access to utv trail maybe 1/4 mile away. If 1st trip to area with a utv/atv/orv, good place to stay to become familiar with area. General store has some food and snacks along with beer and wine. Place to park trailers. It is a working dude(ette) ranch which offers horse trail rides; horse pastures center of ranch, lived seeing them every day. Dirt road and parking lot. Can rent utv's here, seemed reasonable, especially considering you need to purchase 2 permits - one for Black Hills Forest $25 (can get at gas station 4 miles away) and another one for the roads $50 for being out of state - prepare and get ahead of time if possible otherwise we went to 3 county treasurer offices to get permit (Custer sold out on a Monday, Rapid City was 3 hour wait, Sturgis was success, but bring your social security card to get permit - the lady we spoke to for the state never mentioned this, will also need driver's license and proof of insurance which works for proof of ownership if in your name. Overall a good experience altogether and would recommend.

Direct TV didn't work the 4 days we were there. Something with their account. The coffee had mold and dried coffee in it. The roy Roger's cabin was nice comfortable beds. They have a nice pool and the location is great to access alot of activities.

The stay at High Country Guest Ranch was truly beautiful! The rustic and peaceful ambiance of the ranch were charming upon arrival. The home was clean and inviting, with comfortable furnishings and thoughtful details throughout. We stayed in #30 and the hotel tub was so relaxing in the evenings and enjoying the views of the surrounding landscape was especially enjoyable. Exploring the property was a fantastic experience, providing fresh air and a feeling of complete relaxation and refreshment. We also had a pool table in the basement. The kids enjoyed visiting the animals they had, goats, donkeys and ponies. The horses as well, my nieces enjoyed a wonderful trail ride! The hosts were friendly and helpful, ensuring a great and stay. I had left a very special item in the cabin and they were kind a helpful and mailed it to us. THANK YOU! High Country Guest Ranch is highly recommended for anyone seeking a tranquil and authentic ranch experience, especially for a wedding or reunion that is their specialty.

We had an amazing ride on the trail! Hope was a lovely guide and so friendly! We would do this ride again when we come back into the area.

We had a great ride for beginners and first-timers. The guides were patient with our 6-year old, building up her confidence. Great trail, want the smell in a candle.

All staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and went out of their way to make sure our trip was the best, from the lodge, to the trail rides, to the UTV rentals! Very nice atmosphere and we loved feeding the pig, goats, donkeys, and ponies. Rooms clean and beds comfortable, well-appointed accommodations and amenities including hot tubs for most rooms and nice pool, only 4 miles from Hill City but felt secluded, serene.

My nieces wedding was there. Nice cabins and a very interesting history. I'd like to go back again.

Love this museum! Folks were very friendly and informative! Love the CCC and all it did for our country. Very kid friendly and several additional informational exhibits downstairs. My kids quoted facts about the town during the rest of our stay as we visited several places in the black hills! Very small but expertly executed museum! Reminds you of what history is all about. Reading original documents, letters with firsthand accounts, and original artifacts and photos. Such a treasure and special place. So glad we stopped by! And I love my engraved hammer!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The museum staff was quite friendly and informative. We were looking for some information about a particular workman. Of course they had it, and a great deal more than we had expected. Very much worth a stop.

Love it!! So many great artifacts from CCC participants. Tools, letters, camp life. It was awesome!

Interesting museum, helpful staff. Lots of memorabilia and articles about the lifestyle. Would like to see engineering stuff, like how and why things were done and built, and why certain locations were chosen while not others.

Ther is a lot of info and CCC artifacts packed into this little space. The gal staffing the museum had a wealth of information about the CCC. I'm glad I stopped by.

Such a great collection packed in a small space. Very enthusiastic employees. Parking for RVs no tow on left. No dogs allowed.

Love this museum! Folks were very friendly and informative!

I love this shop! Anytime I'm I the area, I stop in. A wide variety of gifts - for others or to treat yourself. Many items you will never find in other stores

Art Forms hosts art from amazing Black Hills artists. There are many original paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry and more! They have really fun art at great prices.

My boyfriend and I are both artists in the Black Hills and enjoy visiting galleries. We were here just this summer, 2022. It was inspiring, fun and there were so many unique and beautiful artworks. We had a great time chatting with Michael Ward, one of the artists who was working that day about his artworks, the other artists and the cooperatives. There are three locations in the Hills. Would recommend!

This is the sweetest local artist's co-op. If you're looking for handmade souvenirs and gifts that won't break the bank, this is the place!❤️

Love buying things there. Went there 3 times last week when I was in the area. Artists running shop were helpful.

A great local gallery with unique art and gifts!

Talented people in the Black Hills!

So cute !! Amazing work of art , If your a Smokey fan like me , it’s worth a visit

Definitely recommend! It's huge 😎 South Dakota make everything big

Unique sculuwiyh lots of other sculptures. A must see if you're in the area.

Magnificent. Dahl’s Chainsaw Art really knocked this one out of the park. Tons of other really cool chainsaw art to check out too, besides the bear.

Amazing Art!!! The Worlds Largest Smokey! A must see!!

Hit a few of the Dahl carvings on the road. This was my wife's favorite.

Kids had fun and you can do the train ride the same day.