Western South Dakota Tourism
Western South Dakota Tourism on SouthDakotaBeautiful.com Western South Dakota Tourism - also known as the Black Hills, Badlands, & Lakes Region - your South Dakota Tourist Guide to Vacations, Attractions and Events
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Rapid City (Keystone), South Dakota
Mount Rushmore near Rapid City in Keystone, South Dakota is most famous for the faces of the four presidents carved on the mountain, Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Jefferson. But the presidents are all there is to see and do at Mount (Mt.) Rushmore, there is hiking, biking and motorcycle riding, and view both large and small wildlife. It is located 23 miles southwest of Rapid City.
Hugh Glass Monument - Lemmon, South Dakota
The Monument near Lemmon, South Dakota (actually at Shadehill, South Dakota) remembers Hugh Glass, who was robbed and left for dead by fellow travelers stands at the end of a winding unpaved road on a bluff near Shadehill, south of Lemmon, overlooking a manmade lake.
Historic Adams House - Deadwood, South Dakota
The Historic Adams House was built in 1892 by Deadwood pioneers Harris and Anna Franklin. The elegant Queen Anne-style house was described "the grandest house west of the Mississippi."
Owned by the Franklin family the property was sold to the Adams family.
Grand River Museum - Lemmon, South Dakota
Grand River Museum - Lemmon, South Dakota
The museum is filled with the history of the region and new creations depicting the history in creative, beautiful ways.
George S. Mickelson Trail - Lead, South Dakota
George S. Mickelson Trail - Lead, South Dakota, the 109-mile-long Mickelson Trail follows the historic Deadwood to Edgemont Burlington Northern rail line. SD’s first rails to trails project.
The George S. Mickelson Trail, in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills, was completed in September of 1998. Its gentle slopes and easy access allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills.
Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show - Rapid City, SD
Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show - Rapid City, SD
Movie-set buildings from Dances With Wolves are part of the fun of this traditional cowboy supper with music & comedy show in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Only 15 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 5 miles from RapidCity, Fort Hays Chuckwagon Dances With Wolves Film Set is the perfect gateway to the Black Hills of South Dakota. 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM - Cowboy Breakfast served on tin plates at Fort Hays Chuckwagon.
Flying T Chuckwagon Supper & Show - Rapid City, SD
The Flying T Chuckwagon has been on the Black Hills scene in Rapid City since 1979, following one of the Old West’s most unique and time-honored folk traditions.
Originally, the chuckwagon was a mobile mess hall, social center, and supply chest which accompanied cowboys on their cattle drives to rail heads hundreds of miles from home.
Flintstones Bedrock City - Custer, South Dakota
Flintstones Bedrock City - Custer, South Dakota brings Bedrock alive in this Stone Age theme park of fun-filled buildings, rides and play areas. Yabba Dabba Doo! Ride the Flintmobile and “Iron Horse” Train! See the Rockin’ Flintstone Trio Show, Mount Rockmore & the Rockmore Theatre! Eat Brontoburgers & Dino Dogs!
Flags & Wheels Indoor Racing - Rapid City, South Dakota
Flags and wheels is the only indoor cart racing facility in Rapid City and the surrounding Black Hills area. F&W is housed in a huge 47,000 sq. foot building near downtown Rapid City.
Flags and Wheels premier attraction is the Biz carts. One of two facilities in the USA to import these racing carts from England.
Deadwood, South Dakota
Deadwood, South Dakota
The city of Deadwood, seat of Lawrence County, in the Black Hills of Western South Dakota was incorporated 1876. The city was named for the dead trees that were found in the narrow canyon (Deadwood Gulch) where you’ll find the historic Main and Sherman streets, with many streets built up its steep sides.
