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Route Re-Imagined – US Hwy 385 Construction
Pennington-Lawrence County Line to Sheridan Lake
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is reconstructing a portion of U.S. Highway 385 between the Pennington-Lawrence county line and the south end of Sheridan Lake. Once completed, this section of U.S. Highway 385 will feature safety improvements, including wider shoulders on each side of the road where possible, improved road curves to meet current design standards, additional turning lanes to improve traffic flow, and new surfacing.
Spring is here in the Black Hills – book your Spring and Summer Road Trip now!
Explore Summer Activities
Attractions
Vacation memories are some of the most precious for families.
Tours of the Black Hills
Guided Tours
Stay in the Black Hills. Visit Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and more!
Fall, Winter, Spring, Or Summer… we have the lodging for you….
Kitchen in Room!
GrandStay Residential Suites
All rooms have kitchens. Save money, eat healthier and have a home away from home!
Large Family Rooms
Rushmore Express
Various types & sizes of family rooms available. 2 Queen with Sofa. Bunkbed Rooms available.
Cabin Rentals
Black Hills Rentals
Find a vacation home or cabin rental in the central Black Hills to fit your needs.
A peaceful oasis
Newton Fork Ranch
Your home away from home. Watch wildlife, spend the night by the fire and relax.
Stay near Deadwood
Ponderosa Pines
Cabins and motel rooms located 3 miles from downtown Deadwood.
102nd Annual Days of ’76 Rodeo
July 21st to 27th, 2024
Since 1998, the Days of ’76 Rodeo has been honored with the Rodeo Committee of the Year award 19 times. The Days of ’76 is also a 16-time winner of the Badlands Circuit Rodeo of the Year award and was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in July 2011.
General Admission Tickets on SALE: Monday February 12, 2024.
Reserved and VIP Seating on SALE: April 1, 2024.
VIP Roughstock Deck: ONLY sold at the ticket booth during the week of the Days of ’76
Wide Open Brew Arenacross Series
July 27th, 2024
Round 2
July 27th Top Riders from around the world will be right here in Rapid City SD for one of the biggest races in the Mid West
An arena Motocross Race for all ages.
Ticket Booth Opens at 4:00pm
Gates Open at 5:30
Races Start at 7:00pm
Sign up to Race: Https://iraceready.com/
Deadwood’s Big Whiskey
November 8th, 2024
Big Whiskey participants can expect to select from more than 30 different Whiskeys including Rye, Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, Japanese & Canadian at several different locations during the Big Whiskey Festival.
Tickets get you 15 sample tickets so you can choose what you’d like to sample!
Tickets are $70 and will get you 15 sample tickets so you can choose what you’d like to sample. Big Whiskey tickets are limited to 300.
Deadwood Events
Come and check out summer events here in the Black Hills in the beautiful and historic town of Deadwood South Dakota.
South Dakota’s Great 8
The Black Hills of South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park are bucket list destinations. Together they make for a great American road trip. Explore South Dakota’s Great 8 and Yellowstone with this seven-day trip itinerary.
Native American Culture Tour
Native American culture is rich in the Black Hills. Learn about the heritage of the Great Sioux Nation, as you explore Crazy Horse Memorial®, the Oglala Lakota College, Bear Butte State Park and the Journey Museum.
Spearfish Canyon of Colors
Take in one of the Black Hills’ most colorful locales with this trek through Spearfish Canyon. No matter the time of year, you’ll find beautiful waterfalls, picturesque views, and charming local restaurants and breweries.
Your Black Hills Expert
As the official central reservation company for the Black Hills and Badlands, our friendly travel agents live here and know the best local sights and stops for a vacation you’ll never forget. Packages from Black Hills Vacations are perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, special event travel and more. From airline tickets to lodging, car rentals and shuttles, one click or one call does it all.
Request a Vacation Guide
Black Hills Vacations offers free vacation guides from a variety of communities. Get an insider view of attractions around South Dakota, things to do in Deadwood or a guide to Black Hills campgrounds and cabins. Choose the guide you want, and we’ll send you a printed guide in two to three weeks.
South Dakota
See South Dakota’s great faces and great places with trip ideas in every region.
Explore the Region
A Black Hills vacation is central to hundreds of scenic monuments, parks, restaurants and attractions. Start planning your trip by getting the lay of the land – literally. Browse Black Hills maps to pick your perfect vacation spot that’s central to everything you want to experience.