The Dinosaur Museum is located between Reptile Gardens and Rushmore Candy Co. on the southern edge of Rapid City. Inside, you will see more than 98 ancient reptiles, learn more in our educational movie theatre, make your way through our mirror maze, and even try your hand at digging for fossils. While most museums only display fossils and skeleton replicas, our dinosaurs show you what dinosaurs looked like when they were alive. While here, try your hand at our mini golf course. We are open daily May through August and with reduced hours September until mid-December and March until May. We are closed December 20 through March 15. Please see our website for exact seasons and hours of operation.
Located in Rapid City, Dinosaur Park is one of the area’s original tourist attractions. It sits on a ridge of sandstone that encircles the Black Hills. Along this ridge, dinosaurs of the Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous have been found. View the seven life-sized, concrete replicas of monstrous prehistoric reptiles that inhabit the park. This free park is open 5 a.m.-10 p.m., daily. There is also a visitor center, gift shop and snack bar, including ice cream, Slush Puppies, hotdogs and more. The visitor center/gift shop hours of operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May and September; 8 a.m.-8 p.m., June and July; and 8 a.m.-6 p.m., August.
Discovery Tours, based out of Lead, offers fully-narrated, day-long tours throughout the Black Hills. The tours include all admission fees and cold beverages, as well as free pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or campsite. Some of the attractions included are Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Highway and Custer State Park. The tours are smaller and there are never more than 10 people per van. Personalized, custom tours are available. Tours run year-round.
The District is a concert and event venue in Sioux Falls. It is conveniently located on the Empire Mall campus. From national touring acts to wedding celebrations, The District can accommodate you. See our website for our current performance schedule.
Come visit the newest and warmest bistro in downtown Huron. We are located on Third and Dakota in the Centre Plaza. We offer the finest gourmet food and coffee along with good, friendly service. You’ll find an awesome lunch menu with daily specials. Mondays are Latte Fun nights from 6:30-9:30 p.m., where you can enjoy a fun night drinking coffee or tea and making crafts. We are open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.
The Donut Shop is a local favorite in Pierre. It is known for homemade cake and raised donuts, especially its filled donut holes. Hours are 6 a.m.-12 p.m. and the shop will remain open during those hours unless sold out of product for the day. It is take away only (no seating).
The Double Diamond Ranch is a beautiful horse ranch located close to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park. Even though our address is Rapid City, we are just four miles north of Hill City. We offer deluxe rooms, cabins and vacation homes that sleep 2-14 guests and include fireplaces, kitchens, hot tubs, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, firepits and cell phone service. Our Diamond Spur Lodge is great for extended families, quilters, small weddings and retreats. The Diamond Spur Events Center holds up to 300 guests for weddings, retreats and conference (opening winter 2022-2023). Guests are invited to see and pet the horses, hike on our property, and try fishing in Spring Creek.
Double P Ranch, located in the Glacial Lakes and Prairie Pothole region of northeastern South Dakota, offers modern lodging, guides, fishing and pheasant, waterfowl and deer hunting. We provide lots of activities for sportsmen. Bring your bow and hunt whitetails in the morning. Walk in the tall prairie grasses with your hunting dog for an afternoon pheasant hunt. Then, relax on the deck while enjoying chef-prepared food and your favorite brew. We'll be sure you have a great hunting experience.
Experience refreshing guest room enhancements at DoubleTree by Hilton in Cadillac Jack’s ® Gaming Resort in Historic Deadwood. The newly-renovated rooms offer modernized, convenient features with a contemporary feel to provide a relaxing and productive stay. Hotel features include a fitness center, a business center, banquet and meeting rooms, a patio with fire pit, room service, an underground parking garage, and valet parking is available. There are multiple dining options, including FLYT Steakhouse by Alpine Inn, Made Market, Earl of Sandwich, Guadalajara’s Mexican Restaurant, and Marco’s Pizza. Gaming action at Cadillac Jack's ® includes poker or blackjack, 240 slot machines, and craps and roulette tables.
A shopping experience in northeastern South Dakota that you won’t want to miss. Enjoy relaxing music, South Dakota wines, gourmet foods, lovely home decor, antiques and Norwegian Rosemaling. Browse our selection of South Dakota Made products, including wines, Canaan Stone Jewelry, Dakota Stoneware, soaps, lotions, Jon Crane prints, postcards and souvenirs. Area travel information is available and there is wine tasting every day. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday
