The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs is an active paleontological dig site, which boasts the largest concentration of mammoth remains in the world! Our current mammoth count is 61, with 58 Columbian and three woolly mammoths. We hope you will come and tour this unique National Natural Landmark. We are open seven days a week: Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with the last guided tour beginning at 4 p.m.
Located on the west side of Riverside Park (intersection of Walnut Street and Riverside Drive), this trail (.6 miles each level) is the historic double-decker Meridian Bridge. It was originally dedicated on October 11, 1924, as a toll bridge on the upper deck. The bridge spans the Missouri National Recreational River, which is a national park. Visitors can walk, run, or ride bikes on both levels of the bridge and enjoy a wonderful vantage point to look upon the river's wild and scenic waters.
Completely renovated in 2017, The Nest Hotel (formerly the Castle Inn) in Rapid City is a 21-room property with several room types. There are double queen rooms, king rooms, a king suite, a one-bedroom apartment and a two-bedroom apartment. Each room as a mini fridge, coffee pot and microwave oven. The property is only open during the summer, mid-May through mid-September.
Game, Fish and Parks' Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls is a 100-acre nature park with two miles of hiking trails, an indoor imaginative play area for children, and a 3,000-gallon freshwater fish aquarium. We offer many events and activities throughout the year including fishing, kayaking, shooting, camping classes and much more. Our hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday; and 1-4 p.m., Sunday.
The Outdoor Campus-West in Rapid City is a free outdoor education center designed with the whole family in mind. Explore our hands-on indoor exhibits. Relax in front of our 4,600-gallon freshwater aquarium. Stroll our 1.5 miles of trails over 32 acres. And, maybe take a free class to learn more about western South Dakota's outdoor heritage. We are open seven days per week, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday.
The Outpost is Lake Oahe's finest fishing and hunting lodge overlooking Cow Creek Bay. Our guests enjoy comfortable accommodations and fine dining in the unique atmosphere of the Lodge. Located just 15 miles north of Pierre, accommodations include houses, cabins and camp sites. The restaurant is open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it specializes in charbroiled steaks and BBQ ribs. Fishing and hunting guide services are available, and there is a convenience store and bait shop.
Established in 1949, The Pheasant in Brookings has been under the same local, family ownership and operation for more than half a century. Many of the signature recipes have been favorites for just as long. The Pheasant started as a small gas station café on the edge of town and we are grateful to our customers for keeping this local legend alive. Prepare yourself for a classic, upscale-casual dining experience with local flair and feed your soul with some inspired SoDak eats like pheasant meat salad wraps, bison burgers and steaks, local lamb. duck wings, spätzle, and our famous homemade ice cream. Our hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for lunch, Tuesday through Saturday; 5-9 p.m. for dinner, Monday through Saturday; and our Norwegian Waffle Brunch 10 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.
Located in downtown Madison, The Pub House is a craft beer, cocktail and dining facility with a public house casual atmosphere and a dedicated, hands-on local ownership. We have designed a full menu, including delicious appetizers, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and specialty tacos, for dine-in or carry-out. We are open 4-11 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thursday; and 11 a.m.-12 midnight, Friday and Saturday. Stop in and enjoy our hometown atmosphere.
Your experience begins at 445 Mount Rushmore Road; the heart and soul of downtown Rapid City, right where you'll find our hotel. You'll encounter a host of amenities and complimentary services to enjoy. From the 3 Diamond Enigma Restaurant to the 445 Martini Lounge, you'll find exceptional service as a cornerstone of our culture. We boast eco wonderful features, reinforcing our commitment to the sustainability of the Black Hills and western South Dakota.
The Sculpture Project: Passage of Wind and Water is a large-scale public art project in downtown Rapid City's fun-filled gathering space, Main Street Square. Watch art in the making while stone sculptor Masayuki Nagase carves 21 large granite chunks into his design depicting the history of the Black Hills and Badlands of western South Dakota. Meet the artist during Art for Lunch, Thursdays at noon at Main Street Square.
