All Board the 1880 TRAIN.
It's historic, it's authentic and it's fun.
Travel through the Black Hills,
from Hill City to Keystone,
and journey back into time.
Bear
Country USA 13820 South Hwy. 16 (on
the road to Mt. Rushmore)
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702 (605)
343-2290 • Fax: (605) 341-3206
Enjoy a leisurely 3-mile drive through
this spectacular and unique wildlife park
nestled on 250 acres of the beautiful
Black Hills of South Dakota.
Take a break with the cool splendor
of Beautiful Rushmore Cave.
Conveniently located only 6 miles from Keystone's only
traffic light,
it is the closest cave to Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Plenty of Free Parking and an Air Conditioned Gift Shop!
Bring Your Camera!
PANNING
GOLD beside Battle Creek guarantees you
real 24K gold!
June 3rd 2008 will mark the 60th
anniversary of the first blast on Thunderhead Mountain.
This extraordinary sculpture - an undertaking so immense
that progress is measured in decades and tons and generations
- is the world’s largest mountain carving in progress
and a tribute to the North American Indian. The one-of-a-kind
story is depicted through museums, art galleries, theaters,
sculptor’s log studio-home, and nightly laser show
in season. Located 17 miles from Mt. Rushmore.
Open Year Round.
Keystone is within minutes of Custer
State Park. The park's natural beauty is astounding: pristine
hiking trails, the majestic granite spires of the Needles
Highway, the beautiful lakes and fishing streams, and the
unsurpassed grandeur of Harney Park. The best route from
Keystone is Highway 16A over the beautiful Iron Mountain
Road. You will drive through tunnels on this highway, all
of which have been carved with a view of Mount Rushmore.
Wildlife abounds; you will see the huge herd of Buffalo
scattered throughout the park. Other wildlife include whitetail
and mule deer, pronhorn antelope, mountain goats, bighorn
sheep, coyotes, and prairie dogs and the famous begging
burros. The park is also home to the Black Hills Playhouse
which produces plays under the direction of the University
of South Dakota.
Experience the old West with
tours of the town and melodramas. Reasonably priced chuck
wagon food and unique shopping. Free high-noon entertainment.
Fun for all ages. Open mid-May into October. Off season
by change or appointment. Located 4 miles west of Custer
on Highway 16.
The Black Hills premiere 18-Hole
Mini-golf.
Designed with a gold mine theme including
an actual running water wheel.
This multi-tiered mini-golf course winds its way along a
mountain side. Challenging yet fun! Three creatively placed
turf textures that simulate fairway, rough and sandtrap
will have you screaming mulligans. Located next to the National
Presidential Wax Museum and Executive Order Grill.
See "Ma's Spepherdess"
statue, Pa's hymn book, and more from the "Litle House"
books, Laura's sister, Carrie's hometown. The one- room
school program runs from April to May.
Museum is open June thru August, Monday thru Saturday, 10:00
am to 3:00 pm. Turn left (east) as the traffic light and
follow the signs.
Meet face to face with
our most beloved heroes and
share in their historic glories. See life-like, life-size
figures
of all US Presidents in authentic period costumes and
accurately detailed surroundings. Unique collectibles and
presidential items. On Keystone's Main Street.
AND ON HIS FARM HE HAD SOME.....
Cows, horses, sheep, goats, donkeys, pigs, rabbits, chickens,
ducks, turkeys, geese and so much more!
Old MacDonald's Farm is located in South Dakota on Highway
16.
9 Miles South of Rapid City
Right on your way to Mt. Rushmore.
*Admission is good for 3 consecutive days!*
(3 days of fun for the price of 1!)
Come enjoy a Black Hills’
destination that has it all - no matter what your age, this
attraction truly offers a special experience for everyone.
Whether you are an adventurous youngster (or just “young
at heart”) looking for a thrilling alpine slide ride,
or a sightseer looking for a relaxing ride to a beautiful
lunch location, this is the place for you.
Are you ready to go wild?
Then you are ready for Reptile Gardens. This is where you
will find the world's most renowned collection of exotic
reptiles which includes rare lizards, turtles, snakes, crocodiles,
frogs and salamanders. We have rare birds, beautiful minerals,
prehistoric fossils and botanical specimens. We have three
shows featuring snakes, birds of prey, alligators and crocodiles.
Every step is a new discovery. Every turn is another adventure.
Every visit is a lifetime of memories. Open April 1st to
December 31st. Located on Hwy 16 on the Road to Mount Rushmore.
An exciting tour for the whole
family! The world of Gutzon Borglum, sculptor of Mt. Rushmore.
Make sure your family enjoys the full Rushmore experience.
Become part of the carving years. Museum Gift shop - quality
selections. Hyw. 16A on the "Strip" in Keystone.
Open May through early October. A Family-Approved Attraction.
The Flintstones come alive in this
modern Stone Age setting of fun-filled buildings and play
areas. Tour Fred's Bedrock City. Ride the Flintmobile and
the Iron Horse Train. See Mt. Rockmore and enjoy the new
Flintstone Trio Show. Then romp on the playground's Slideasaurus.
Choose from a large variety of officially-licensed Flintstone
gifts, sourvenirs, toys and T-shirts in our gift shop. Munch
on Brontoburgers and fries, Dino dogs, Chickasaurus, Rockbusters,
ice cream treats and more at our Drive-In. Stay in our campground
and enjoy the view, with its open-meadow hilltop location.
It's a full-service facility, accommodating everything from
tents to full hook-ups and camping cabins. Other amenities
include showers, laundry, store, city water, hiking trail,
play areas, arcade and heated swimming pool.
Imagine visiting an Ice Age
museum filled with huge fossils as they were uncovered!
Imagine walking the edges of a 26,000 year old sinkhole
where mammoths, bears, lions and wolves once walked. See
exhibits such as a full-sized Columbian mammoth replica,
a walk-in bone shelter and skeletons of now extinct carnivores
- the giant short-faced bear and the American lion. A kid's
activity area offers young scientists hands-on learning
while one floor below the laboratory windows provide a "behind
the scenes" glimpse of the scientific work conducted
on-site. The Mammoth Site is open year around with guided
tours. Self-guided tours are available in Dutch, English,
French, German, Russian, Italian and Japanese. Call us for
group rates.
Located in the oldest gold mine in the
Black Hills, this falls was said to have been "created"
when early miners accidentally blasted a hole in the bottom
of Rapid Creek. The falls are about 30 feet high. Visitors
can still see drill marks and ore deposits from 125 years
ago.
The true story of Wounded Knee is presented
in a respectful atmosphere where you and your family can
walk through, at your own pace, experiencing multimedia
exhibits. Share the experience of the survivors in the Remembrance
Room. See the scale model of the actual site as it was more
than 100 years ago. Those who are already familiar with
the events at Wounded Knee will be impressed by the accuracy
and detail of the exhibits. Our mission is to share the
history and experiences of Native Americans. We are funded
through the support of visitors like you. We thank you for
your support of our educational endeavor. As a token of
our appreciation, we will provide a "peace feather"
to each visitor. These "peace feathers" represent
the hope that future generations will also have the oportunity
to learn our shared history.
