Our Guidebook
Dining
There are so many choices! You will love the variety. These restaurants are just a couple miles down the road.
The cinnamon rolls are huge. They are almost as big as your hand! Locals enjoy meals here, and so will you!
Hill City Café
209 Main StThe cinnamon rolls are huge. They are almost as big as your hand! Locals enjoy meals here, and so will you!
This restaurant specializes in steaks. Each bite melts in your mouth. The Alpine Inn boosts a variety of desserts, and our absolute favorite is Crème Brûlée.
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Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetThis restaurant specializes in steaks. Each bite melts in your mouth. The Alpine Inn boosts a variety of desserts, and our absolute favorite is Crème Brûlée.
Sightseeing
Our home is in the heart of Black Hills and there is so much to do! We've included some of our favorite places.
Bear Country is just up the road. Pack your car full, as the entry fee is by carload. Your children well be delighted to see this place.
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Bear Country USA
13820 US-16Bear Country is just up the road. Pack your car full, as the entry fee is by carload. Your children well be delighted to see this place.
This place is just plain cool! There is a lot of history here, so be sure to see the museum. The walking tour is the best! Our home is just 12 miles from this attraction.
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Mount Rushmore
This place is just plain cool! There is a lot of history here, so be sure to see the museum. The walking tour is the best! Our home is just 12 miles from this attraction.
This is a great place for a picnic. Play on the beach or hike the trail. For the most part, this trail is an easy one, well suited for just about anyone. Be sure to visit the shop and have an ice cream. You will love it here!
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Sylvan Lake
This is a great place for a picnic. Play on the beach or hike the trail. For the most part, this trail is an easy one, well suited for just about anyone. Be sure to visit the shop and have an ice cream. You will love it here!
Reptile Garden is family friendly and so fun for children. You will love it, too.
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Reptile Gardens
8955 US-16Reptile Garden is family friendly and so fun for children. You will love it, too.
Wine tasting
If you would like a taste of good wine, try one of the local wineries.
Our favorite wine here is ‘Calamity Jane’. Tasting is free, and there are a large variety of local wines to choose from.
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Prairie Berry Winery
23837 US-385Our favorite wine here is ‘Calamity Jane’. Tasting is free, and there are a large variety of local wines to choose from.
This place serves some excellent wine and is just down the road from our home.
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Naked Winery South Dakota
23851 US-385This place serves some excellent wine and is just down the road from our home.
Fishing
This area is a fisherman’s heaven. We’ve caught Brook trout, Rainbow trout, Rock Bass, Perch, and Sucker Fish here. You might hook other varieties! Be sure to let us know!
Pactola Lake a favorite stop for fishermen. It is a stunning site, complete with a swimming beach, visitor center, and hiking trails. Build memories here — kick back and relax.
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Pactola Lake
Pactola Lake a favorite stop for fishermen. It is a stunning site, complete with a swimming beach, visitor center, and hiking trails. Build memories here — kick back and relax.
The top of the spillway is the best place to catch fish. According to the local fishermen, spinners, redhook, and worm are the best choices for a catch. This lake, a beautiful one, is fed by Spring Creek. Take the canoe and explore!
Mitchell Lake
The top of the spillway is the best place to catch fish. According to the local fishermen, spinners, redhook, and worm are the best choices for a catch. This lake, a beautiful one, is fed by Spring Creek. Take the canoe and explore!
You'll find fishing at it's finest here at Sheridan Lake, and our home is only a few miles down the road. This lake has a beach. Go swimming, boating, or fishing. Your day will be complete!
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Sheridan Lake
You'll find fishing at it's finest here at Sheridan Lake, and our home is only a few miles down the road. This lake has a beach. Go swimming, boating, or fishing. Your day will be complete!
Hiking
There are many great places to hike. If you are a seasoned hiker, you might want to stop at the visitor's center, just down the road; you'll find topographic maps there. Here are some of our favorite treks.
This trail is just a few miles from our home, and is great for hikers and bikers alike. This scenic route is 108.8 miles.
Mickelson Trail
Mickelson TrailThis trail is just a few miles from our home, and is great for hikers and bikers alike. This scenic route is 108.8 miles.
If you are looking for a challenge, try hiking Black Elk Peak. The views are breathtaking -- well worth your effort.
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Black Elk Peak
If you are looking for a challenge, try hiking Black Elk Peak. The views are breathtaking -- well worth your effort.
Motorcycling
For those of you that like to ride, you will find some great roads in this list. Take a look at the list below!
Spearfish Canyon is a great place to see. If you have time, stop at the waterfall. This road is a favorite of tourists and locals alike.
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Spearfish
Spearfish Canyon is a great place to see. If you have time, stop at the waterfall. This road is a favorite of tourists and locals alike.
Nemo Road
Nemo RoadThis road has the swooping curves that motorcyclists live for. Lean in and enjoy!
Needles Highway is a tight one, but the view on top is worth the climb. Plan a day ride, and include Custer State Park and Sylvan Lake.
South Dakota 87
South Dakota 87Needles Highway is a tight one, but the view on top is worth the climb. Plan a day ride, and include Custer State Park and Sylvan Lake.