Places to Explore In Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills

Discover the best places to explore in Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Custer and Crazy Horse Memorial

About 30 miles north of Hot Springs is the town of Custer, the Mother City of the Black Hills. Near here, George Armstrong Custer and his expedition...

  • 8 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 11 Things To Do

Deadwood and Around

In one of America's longest ongoing historic preservation projects, you'll discover brick streets fronted by Victorian architecture, with Main...

  • 21 Restaurants
  • 6 Hotels
  • 46 Things To Do

Hot Springs

Noted for its striking sandstone structures, the small and historic community of Hot Springs is the gateway to Wind Cave National Park. ...

  • 6 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 10 Things To Do

Keystone and Hill City

The small town of Keystone, 2 miles from Mount Rushmore, has an abundance of restaurants, shops, and attractions, from wax museums to miniature...

  • 7 Restaurants
  • 4 Hotels
  • 10 Things To Do

Explore Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills

Sights 46

Shopping 12

Nightlife 14

Performing Arts 5

Restaurants 42

Hotels 14

Sports and Activities 4
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Fodor's The Black Hills of South Dakota: with Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park

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