South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011 - (Page 254)
black hills, badlands & lakes region
Keystone listings continue
Mount Rushmore: Open all year. Family
dining at the base of Mt. Rushmore.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Quality gift
shop, also fudge and ice cream. Hours
vary with season. Xanterra Parks and
Resorts, Mount Rushmore National Memorial,
13000 Hwy 244, Bldg. 81, Keystone,
SD 57751. Ph 605-574-2515. www.
mtrushmorenationalmemorial.com
Great ★ Service
KOA-Mt. Rushmore: 5 mi. W of
Mt Rushmore on Peter Norbeck
Scenic Hwy 244. 500 campsites,
90 kamping kabins, cabins and
lodge. Award-winning customer
service. Free Wi-Fi, two pools &
spas, splash park, jumping pillow,
hayrides, trail rides, pancakes, restaurant,
movies, cowboy music and
planned family activites. Bike, ATV,
car rentals. Black Hills GPS tours.
Shuttles to Mt Rushmore lighting
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Just minutes to Crazy Horse and
Custer State Park. PO Box 295, Hill
City, SD 57745. Ph 605-574-2525
or 1-800-562-8503. www.mtrushmorekoa.com
See display ad on
Page 171. Great ★ Service
Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground:
See our listing under Keystone
— Accommodations.
Wolf Camp: Quiet evenings, interrupted
by the occasional howl of
our gorgeous wolves, Akia & Wakan
Tanka. Dry cabins sleep 5. Clean
concrete shower house. Tenting along
the creek nestled in the shade of Oak
and Pine trees. Picnic tables, fi re pits,
store. Spokane Gold Mine Ghost Town
adjacent to property w/guided tours
available. 24600 Iron Mountain Rd.,
Keystone, SD 57751. Ph: 605-255-5441.
www.wolfpeoplekeystone.com
• Dining •
Gaslight Restaurant: Step back in
time when you visit the Gaslight Restaurant
in historic Rockerville, an old
mining ghost town. Located on Hwy
16 between Keystone and Rapid City.
Specialties include steaks, prime rib,
seafood and pasta. Kids menu. Open
year-round. Full-service bar. Groups
welcome with advance reservation.
13490 Main Street, Rockerville, SD
57702. Ph 605-343-9276. www.thegas
lightrestaurant.com
GREAT
service
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Powder House Lodge & Restaurant:
Excellent restaurant nationally known
for its Roast Prime Ribs of Beef. Featuring
buffalo and beef steaks, gourmet
chicken, pasta and seafood served with
soup, salad and homemade breads.
Cocktails and children’s menu. Ideal
stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner
enroute to Mt. Rushmore. PO Box 714,
Keystone, SD 57751. Ph 605-666-4646.
www.powderhouselodge.com
Ruby House Restaurant: You’ll love
our “Old West” atmosphere. When
you step thru our doors, we will take
you back 100 years. Elegant turn of
the century decor which you’ve seen
only in movies & television. Delicious
prime rib, steaks, buffalo, seafood &
pasta at reasonable prices. Kids menu
for the young ’uns. Full service bar with
packaged liquor to go. Serving lunch &
dinner daily every day from May thru
October. Downtown Keystone. Ph 605666-4404.
www.historicrubyhouse.com
Great ★ Service
Black Hills Glass Blowers: Hot!
Hot! Hot! Glass is created by Pete &
Gail at this showroom/studio. You
can choose from a large selection of
blown glass made at the furnace (offhand)
or fi gurines made at the torch
(lampwork). Using 2000° F heat, glass
is formed into favorites including vases,
bowls, eggs, animals, ships & cake tops.
Blowing times are variable. 1 mi. W of
traffi c light at 909 Old Hill City Rd.,
Keystone, SD 57751. Ph 605-666-4542.
www.blackhillsglassblowers.com
Dahl’s Chainsaw Art: Come watch in
amazement as artists Jarrett and Jordan
Dahl carves bears, eagles and more
out of wood with their chainsaws! Visit
the gallery where Jarrett & Jordan’s
creations are displayed and are for
sale. These incredibly talented artists
will even create an original carving
just for you. Located in the Rushmore
Borglum lot at 342 Winter St., Keystone,
SD 57751. Ph: 320-226-3582. www.dahls
chainsawart.com
• Services •
Mount Rushmore Audio Tour
& Bookstores: While at Mount
Rushmore, experience the awardwinning
Audio Tour —a recorded
guide incorporating narration, music,
interviews, sound effects and
historic recordings of the sculptor
and workers. $5 rental fee. Also, visit
Mount Rushmore Society bookstore
in the Information Center, Visitor
Center and historic Sculptor’s Studio
or order online. Ph 1-800-699-3142.
www.mtrushmorebookstore.com
• Shopping •
Teddy’s Deli: Because you deserve
it! Enjoy a tasty experience
that will not be forgotten. Our
friendly, knowledgeable staff
prides itself on making our guests
smile. Eat where the locals do,
and try the famous one-pound
Reuben that put us on the map.
Mention code SDVG for a free
small drink with purchase. 236
Winter St., Keystone, SD 57751.
Ph 605-666-4500 eat@teddysdeli.
com www.teddysdeli.com
Black Hills Souvenirs & Gifts and
Black Hills Gifts & Gold: These
quality stores on the strip in downtown
Keystone feature outstanding
merchandise and fair prices. “Legends”
premier Western art sculptures are featured,
as well as many fi ne collectibles.
See hundreds of T-shirt styles and the
major Black Hills Gold Jewelry lines.
Ph 605-666-4816. www.bhgifts.com
Lead
• See & Do •
See Attractions Section Pgs. 114127.
1880 Train/Black Hills Central
Railroad: See our listing in Attractions
Section.
South Dakota’s Outdoor Recreation
Capital – home to two major downhill
ski areas; southern gateway to Spearfi sh
Canyon; direct access to Mickelson Trail;
300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails;
miles of cross-country ski trails; mountain
climbing; hunting; fi shing and golfing.
Home to historic Homestake Gold
Mine and Black Hills Mining Museum.
Free visitor information: Lead Area
Chamber of Commerce, 160 W. Main
St., Lead, SD 57754. Ph 605-584-1100.
Fax 605-584-2209. leadcoc@knology.
net www.leadmethere.org
• Accommodations •
Ponderosa Motor Lodge: Nestled in
the pines between Lead and Deadwood
on Hwy 14A, cabins and motel units
offer 1-2-3 bedrooms. Kitchenettes, TV,
decks, and lawn area with gas grills and
fi re pit. Park, snowmobile or ATV to
your front door. Ph 1-888-483-9047 or
605-584-3321. e-mail: ponderosalodge@
midconetwork.com website: www.
blackhillsponderosamotorlodge.com
Recreational Springs Resort: Snowmobilers’
favorite stop, located on
Trail #5. Stay in our comfortable
motel and cabins. Enjoy a nice meal
in our relaxing lodge. We can outfi t
you with everything from gloves to
snowmobiles in our rental department.
We also have gas, oil, parts
and a repair department. Located 4
miles SW of Lead on Hwy. 14A. 11201
US Hwy 14A, Ph 605-584-1228. www.
recsprings.com
Terry Peak Chalets: Year-round luxury
with countless amenities for families,
businesses and special events. Located
on Terry Peak’s Stewart Slope, minutes
from Deadwood, Sturgis, and several attractions.
Our ski-in and ski-out chalets
boast 3,100 sq ft and sleep 14. Be sure to
check out our webpage at: www.TerryPeakChalets.com
for more details and
availability. Ph: 605-431-4256. chris@
terrypeakchalets.com
Trailshead Lodge: Seven modern
cabins. Snowmobiler’s #1 pitstop.
Snowmobile rentals, parts, gas & oil.
Over 300 miles of groomed & marked
trails. Ideal for groups & family reunions.
21 miles SW of Lead on Hwy
85 S. 32 miles N or Newcastle, WY.
PO Box 873, Lead, SD 57754. Ph 605584-3464.
snotrail@hughes.net www.
trailsheadlodge.com
Whitetail Court: Perfectly located
just outside of Lead and Historic
Deadwood, Whitetail Court is the
ideal vacation spot for the family, outdoorsman
or group/small event. We
offer cabins, kitchenettes, standard
rooms, full hookup RV sites and tent
sites, all with immediate access to the
Mickelson Trail. Free wireless access,
hot tub, event tent, clean rooms and
friendly service. 11295 US Hwy 14A,
Lead, SD. Ph 605-584-9085. e-mail:
whitetailcourt@blackhills.com www.
blackhills.com/whitetailcourt
• See & Do •
See Attractions Section Pgs. 114127.
http://www.mtrushmorekoa.com
http://www.mtrushmorenationalmemorial.com
http://www.mtrushmorenationalmemorial.com
http://www.blackhillsponderosamotorlodge.com
http://www.blackhillsponderosamotorlodge.com
http://www.blackhillsglassblowers.com
http://www.powderhouselodge.com
http://www.recsprings.com
http://www.dahlschainsawart.com
http://www.recsprings.com
http://www.dahlschainsawart.com
http://www.mtrushmorekoa.com
http://www.mtrushmorekoa.com
http://www.TerryPeakChalets.com
http://www.TerryPeakChalets.com
http://www.historicrubyhouse.com
http://www.teddysdeli.com
http://www.mtrushmorebookstore.com
http://www.trailsheadlodge.com
http://www.trailsheadlodge.com
http://www.wolfpeoplekeystone.com
http://www.bhgifts.com
http://www.teddysdeli.com
http://www.blackhills.com/whitetailcourt
http://www.blackhills.com/whitetailcourt
http://www.thegaslightrestaurant.com
http://www.thegaslightrestaurant.com
http://www.leadmethere.org
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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