| other amenities include a gas fire pit and bbq grills. surrounded by black hills, this homey roadside hotel in a low-rise building with wood-paneled walls is less than a mile from route 16a and 3 miles from the iconic sculptures of the mount rushmore national memorial. parking is complimentary, as is continental breakfast served in a country-style dining room that has a fireplace. down-to-earth rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers. some have sitting areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Rapid City Regional Airport 35 min
Black Hills National Forest (38 min)
1.2 million-acre national park offering wildlife & trails through forested terrain & mountains. Black Elk Peak (55 min)
Mountain peak offering challenging hiking trails & picturesque views from the summit. Reptile Gardens (17 min)
Long-running zoo with many reptile exhibits, plus bird shows, giant tortoises & a greenhouse. Needles (52 min)
Area in Custer State Park featuring numerous eroded granite pillars that are popular with climbers. 1880 Train - Hill City Depot (17 min)
Vintage steam locomotive that's carried visitors back & forth through the Black Hills since 1957. Sheridan Lake (18 min)
375-acre reservoir in Black Hills National Forest, with a marina, beach, picnic areas & campgrounds. Mount Rushmore National Memorial (8 min)
Massive mountainside sculpture drawing crowds for its depiction of 4 former American presidents. Cosmos Mystery Area (8 min)
Tours highlighting interactive optical illusions built on the site of a summer cabin from 1952. Crazy Horse Memorial (42 min)
Started in 1948, this vast, unfinished mountain carving shares a site with a Native American museum. Big Thunder Gold Mine (5 min)
Mining museum in a replica 1895 gold mill, guided tours of an old goldmine, plus gold & gem panning. Sylvan Lake (48 min)
Tranquil lake area for swimming, canoeing, hiking, picnicking & rock climbing on large outcroppings. Custer State Park (36 min)
Huge nature preserve featuring scenic views, trails & resorts among the flora & fauna. Rushmore Tramway Adventures (15 min)
Adventure park with chairlift, zip-line & treetop obstacle course, plus hiking & Mt. Rushmore views. Rushmore Cave (12 min)
Natural adventure park with guided cave tours & spelunking plus a zip line, 7D ride & gem mining. Bear Country USA (14 min)
Seasonal drive-through wildlife park with wolves, bears, elk & other North American animals. | 
