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black hills, badlands & lakes region Gold Mines... Rushmore Borglum Story The historic Shrine of Democracy is brought to life in this beautiful Museum and Gallery, which showcases scores of Gutzon Borglum’s paintings, sculptures and artifacts. Watch the blasting and carving in our exclusive fi lm. An awe-inspiring educational experience for your children. Located in Keystone on US 16A. Open May thru September. 342 Winter Street, Keystone,SD 57751. Ph 605-666-4448. www.rushmoreborglum.com See display ad on Page 191. South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center Explore South Dakota history at the Cultural Heritage Center! Learn about the history, values and beliefs of South Dakota’s American Indians. Experience the stories of the explorers, trappers, pioneers and politicians who established South Dakota. Examine the change and challenges faced by South Dakotans throughout the 20th Century. 900 Governors Drive, Pierre.Ph 605-773-3458. www. history.sd.gov Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall Of Fame The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame offers a variety of unique motorcycle and motorcycling memorabilia with special emphasis on the world famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Open year around, seven days a week. Hours vary by season. Admission. Located on historic Main Street in Sturgis. Ph 605347-2001. www.sturgismuseum.com www.blackhillsbadlands.com 127 Big Thunder Gold Mine Experience the Hills’ most complete mining experience from the 1890s. Tours lead you underground where you receive a free sample of gold ore. Pan for gold on historic Reed’s Placer Claim along Battle Creek with guaranteed gold. Visit the mining museum, ice cream parlor, eatery, and two gift shops. Gem panning also available. In view of Mt. Rushmore. Open April 15- Oct. 31. Appt. only Nov.-Apr. Ph 605666-4847, 1-800-314-3917. www. bigthundermine.com See display ad on Page 190. Great ★ Service In Deadwood, on Upper Main Street. Underground tours of an authentic old gold mine where miners pursued gold ore veins with black powder and candlelight. Tours every 30 minutes. Every visitor receives a souvenir stock certifi cate. Pan for gold. Gem panning also available. Ample parking. Open daily, mid-May thru mid-September. MC & Visa. Ph 605-578-1876. www. brokenbootgoldmine.com Broken Boot Gold Mine Take a guided surface tour of the largest gold mine in the Western Hemisphere and see the original 1876 location of the world’s richest gold vein. Pan for gold (guaranteed to fi nd real gold!), visit our unique gift shop featuring Black Hills Gold jewelry, Homestake souvenirs & local history books. Tours run seasonally. Open year-round at 160 W. Main St. in Lead. Ph 605-584-3110. hvc@rushmore.com www. homestakevisitorcenter.com Homestake Gold Mine Visitor Center Thunderhead Underground Falls A historic attraction! Waterfall highlighted with color! Ten miles W of Rapid City on Hwy 44, the scenic route to Mt. Rushmore. A spectacular vertical waterfall 600 feet inside a mountain. Located inside the oldest gold mine in the Black Hills area that is open to the public. Easy walk. Open daylight hours, May 1-Nov. 1. No waiting. Reasonable admission. Ph 605-343-0081. 10940 W. Hwy 44, Rapid City, SD 57702. www.thunderheadfalls.com http://www.bigthundermine.com http://www.homestakevisitorcenter.com http://www.homestakevisitorcenter.com http://www.bigthundermine.com http://www.bigthundermine.com http://www.thunderheadfalls.com http://www.rushmoreborglum.com http://www.brokenbootgoldmine.com http://www.brokenbootgoldmine.com http://history.sd.gov http://history.sd.gov http://www.sturgismuseum.com http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
Contents
Overview
Getting Here, Getting Around
Information Centers
State Facts
Tourism Regions
Places of Interest
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
Vacation Ideas
Southeast Region: A slice of South Dakota charm
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region: Stories from the frontier
Great Lakes Region: Land of the mighty Missouri
Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Region: Enchanting mountain getaway
Black Hills map
Index

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

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