The H&S Guide to the Black Hills
RESTAURANTS
At Hide and Soul, we're all in on delicious eats! We know sifting through Google Reviews can be a daunting task, so we're sharing some of our team's favorites in the Black Hills.
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Killian's Food & Drink - Spearfish
Barbacoa's - Spearfish
Jacob's Brewhouse & Bakery - Deadwood
Chubby Chipmunk - Deadwood
Firehouse Brewery - Rapid City
Tally's Silver Spoon - Rapid City
Alpine Inn - Hill City
Red Garter Saloon - Keystone
Turtle Town Chocolate - Keystone​
Black Hills Burger & Pizza Co. - Custer
Buglin' Bull - Custer
Maria's Mexican Restaurant - Custer
Game Lodge - Custer State Park
Bluebell Lodge - Custer State Park
SCENIC DRIVES
No matter how you roll—bike, RV, classic car, or anything in between—the Black Hills are drop-dead gorgeous. We want you to see it all, no matter how much time you've got. Here are some of our favorite drives, and we'll tell you if your 25'+ RV or trailer shouldn't navigate the route.
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Spearfish Canyon Lead to Spearfish
Ice Box Canyon Lead to Buckhorn, WY
Highway 44 US385 to Rapid City
Sheridan Lake Road US385 to Rapid City
Highway 40 Hill City to Rapid City
Old Hill City Road Keystone to Hill City
Needles Highway 87 (NOT RV OK)
Highway 89 from Custer to Sylvan Lake
Custer State Park & Wildlife Loop
Iron Mountain Road (NOT RV OK)
Play House Road (North & South)
ACTIVITIES
Level up your Black Hills road trip - We've handpicked these awesome activities to add extra fun and create unforgettable memories. Each of these are our local go-to activities we do with friends & family, so we want to share them with you. Get ready to explore beyond the pavement!
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​Sturgis Motorcycle Museum - Sturgis
​Reptile Gardens - Rapid City​​
Mickelson Trail Bicycles - Hill City
Water Sport Rentals - Hill City
1880 Steam Train - Hill City/Keystone
Rushmore Adventure Park/Cave - Keystone
Helicopter rides over Mnt. Rushmore - Keystone
Wind Cave & Jewel Cave - Custer/Hot Springs
Hot Air Balloon Rides - Custer
Evan's Plunge - Hot Springs
The Mammoth Site - Hot Springs
SHOPPING
Even though we hope you LOVE shopping with us, we understand you might like to look at something besides leather. Here are some of our go-to shopping spots!
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Main Street Antiques & Decor - Spearfish
Black Hills Rally & Gold - Sturgis
Sturgis Photo & Gift - Sturgis
Miss Kitty's Mercantile - Deadwood
Prairie Edge Trading Co & Galleries - Rapid City
​Dakota Drum Co. - Rapid City
Heart of the Hills Antiques Firearms - Hill City
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EVENTS
​The Black Hills offers a variety of fun events and attractions beyond the more well-known sites. For example, the Buffalo Roundup in Custer State Park is an annual event in September where cowboys herd the buffalo, followed by a wonderful art show! Whether you're into outdoor adventures, concerts, car shows, rodeos, fairs, arts and culture, or community gatherings, the Black Hills region has something for everyone.
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Black Hills Roundup - Belle Fourche
Corvette Car Rally - Spearfish
Sturgis Mustang Rally - Sturgis
Camaro Rally - Sturgis
Stratobowl Historic Hot Air Balloon Launch - Rapid City
Black Hills Gun Show - Deadwood
Black Hills Motorcycle Show - Deadwood
Deadwood PBR - Deadwood
3-Wheeler Rally - Deadwood
Days of '76 Rodeo - Deadwood
Kool Deadwood Nites - Deadwood
Deadwood Jam - Deadwood
Oktoberfest - Deadwood
Deadweird - Deadwood
Black Hills Renaissance Festival - Lead
Mickelson Trail Trek - Hill City
Volksmarch - Crazy Horse (Custer)
Gold Discovery Days - Custer
Off-Road Rally - Custer
Buffalo Round-Up - Custer State Park
Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival - Hot Springs