Rapid City Regional Airport 48 min
Sheridan Lake (33 min)
375-acre reservoir in Black Hills National Forest, with a marina, beach, picnic areas & campgrounds. Black Elk Peak (35 min)
Mountain peak offering challenging hiking trails & picturesque views from the summit. Big Thunder Gold Mine (17 min)
Mining museum in a replica 1895 gold mill, guided tours of an old goldmine, plus gold & gem panning. 1880 Train - Hill City Depot (33 min)
Vintage steam locomotive that's carried visitors back & forth through the Black Hills since 1957. Custer State Park (19 min)
Huge nature preserve featuring scenic views, trails & resorts among the flora & fauna. Rushmore Cave (17 min)
Natural adventure park with guided cave tours & spelunking plus a zip line, 7D ride & gem mining. Reptile Gardens (29 min)
Long-running zoo with many reptile exhibits, plus bird shows, giant tortoises & a greenhouse. Cosmos Mystery Area (24 min)
Tours highlighting interactive optical illusions built on the site of a summer cabin from 1952. Bear Country USA (26 min)
Seasonal drive-through wildlife park with wolves, bears, elk & other North American animals. Mount Rushmore National Memorial (23 min)
Massive mountainside sculpture drawing crowds for its depiction of 4 former American presidents. Sylvan Lake (42 min)
Tranquil lake area for swimming, canoeing, hiking, picnicking & rock climbing on large outcroppings. Horse Thief Lake (32 min)
Camping, boating, hiking & fishing, including winter ice fishing, in tranquil forest surrounds. Needles (45 min)
Area in Custer State Park featuring numerous eroded granite pillars that are popular with climbers. Rush Mountain Adventure Park (17 min)
Adventure park featuring Rushmore Cave, a roller coaster, a challenge course, a zipline & more. Rushmore Tramway Adventures (19 min)
Adventure park with chairlift, zip-line & treetop obstacle course, plus hiking & Mt. Rushmore views. | 
