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Hill City
(Continued from Page 178) as Sandy Swallow Gallery, Dakota Nature & Art Gallery, Jon Crane Gallery, and Warrior’s Work & Ben West Gallery, offering watercolor and oil landscapes, Native American arts and crafts, art photography and more. Artforms of the Black Hills is a memberowned gallery featuring 30 regional artists. Surprisingly, this little town of less than 1,000 residents is home to one of the world’s most renowned facilities for fossil excavations and preparation. The Black Hills Institute of Geological Research is particularly noted for its involvement with the excavation of eight Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons since 1990. Its adjoining museum and gift shop, Museum at Black Hills Institute, offers fascinating displays and unique rock and fossil items for sale. After viewing the ferocious T-rex display, you might want to cuddle up to one of the more than 7,300 teddy bears at Teddy Bear Town, the Guiness Book of World Records collection of teddies on display just across the street. If you hear the whistle of a
Hill City’s downtown is lined with an intriguing assortment of gift shops, museums, art galleries and eateries, where visitors can enjoy people-watching along with a delicious lunch or dinner.
steam locomotive, the 1880 Train is getting ready to pull out of the station at Black Hills Central Railroad. Since 1957, visitors and locals alike have enjoyed the scenic 2-1/2 hour round trip to the nearby town of Keystone. “All aboard!” for a nostalgic ramble through Black Hills back country, with climbs up several “I-think-Ican” grades. Special trips have become holiday traditions
including the Fright Train for Halloween and the Holiday Express during November and December. Feeling in need of a little refreshment after you’ve enjoyed the galleries and one-of-a-kind shops along Main Street? Visit Prairie Berry Winery and Stone Faces Winery to enjoy handcrafted wines made from wild and domestic fruits native to South Dakota, as well
as Naked Winery with wines from Washington and Oregon. Several eating establishments line Main Street and are found within a few miles of town. The Alpine Inn is famous for its German lunch menu, filet mignon dinners and homemade desserts. For a full listing of the unique dining and lodging options, plus a calendar of events, go to www.hillcitysd.com t Black Hills, Badlands & lakes Region 183
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012
South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012
Contents
Getting Here, Getting Around
Interstate Information Centers
State Facts
Native American Information
Places of Interest
Calendar of Events
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
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 2012
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