Things to Do
Located in Hill City, South Dakota, Crooked Creek Resort and RV Park is nestled in the heart of the Black Hills and is surrounded by countless opportunities for dining, shopping, sightseeing and exploring. The Resort itself is an outdoor playground for visitors, with several on-site amenities and activities. Whether you’re looking for action or relaxation, you’ll find it here!
Places To Eat
Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Supper and Show
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12138 Ray Smith
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-2129
Think of it as a Western-style dinner theatre. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Circle B Chuckwagon serves up top-knotch BBQ grub with bluegrass and country music favorites as the sides. Held in the Chuckwagon barn, the meal and show go on, rain or shine. Locals and tourists alike enjoy this true Black Hills experience.
Alpine Inn
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133 Main St.
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-2749
Located right in Hill City, Alpine Inn is a Black Hills legend. Specializing in fine European dining, the restaurant is known for its excellent filet mignon. Lunch and dinner menus change regularly, so call ahead or stop by to see what they are serving!
Prairie Berry Winery
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23837 Hwy. 385
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3898
If you’re looking for the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon in Hill City, head to Prairie Berry Winery. Participate in a free wine tasting and enjoy a glass (or two) of their more than 15 grape, fruit and honey wines on their large deck with an excellent view of the Hills.
Activities
1880 Train
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222 Railroad Ave.
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-2222
You can never take in too many views of the beautiful Black Hills. See them by rail as you take a scenic, peaceful two-hour train ride right through the Hills from Hill City to Keystone, and back again.
Reptile Gardens
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Located 6 miles south of Rapid City on Highway 16
(605) 342-5873
Take a walk through Reptile Gardens’ grounds for a truly exotic adventure. You might even get to have a personal encounter with their albino python or their baby gator. You’ll never know what’s in store! Their collection features more than 225 cold-blooded creatures.
Sylvan Rocks
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81 Elm
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 484-7585
Take a rock-climbing course from the people who know the area best at Sylvan Rocks. Courses are available at all levels of experience, from beginner to expert. As they say, vacation time is short, so do something extraordinary on your Black Hills adventure.
Shopping
Heart of the Hills Antiques
280 Main St.
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-2821
Specializing in Native American jewelry, American coins, Black Hills memorabilia and Fenton glassware, you’re sure to have fun looking through this shop’s collectibles.
Broken Arrow Trading Company
249 Main St.
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-4275
Broken Arrow is the penultimate of gift shops. Souvenirs, moccasins, t-shirts, hats, toys—you name it, Broken Arrow has it!
Everything Prehistoric Museum Store
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117 Main St.
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-4289
This gift shop reflects what is on display in the museum. From fossils, to house wares, to toys, to books, the museum store can keep you browsing for hours.
Area Attractions
Mount Rushmore
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(605) 574-2523
Hosting more than three million visitors every year, Mount Rushmore brings people face-to-face with our nation’s history. There is no better place to honor where we came and revel in our country’s history. A trip to the Black Hills is not complete without seeing this national treasure.
Crazy Horse Memorial
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(605) 673-4681
As an honor to the culture, tradition and living heritage of North American Indians, Crazy Horse Memorial is the world’s largest mountain carving. Fifty-five years after the project was started, the sculptor’s family carries on with the sculpture that is a work-in-progress. This is truly a must-see attraction in not only the Black Hills, but in America.
Jewel Cave
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11149 Us Highway 16
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-8300
As the second-longest cave in the world, Jewel Cave has more than 160 miles of mapped and surveyed passages. The chambers decorated with calcite and stalactites still remain a scientific mystery. This is an exploration no one will want to miss!