| featuring decks, fire pits, bbq grills and wood-paneled walls, the warm, understated 1- to 3-bedroom apartments and cabins provide flat-screen tvs, wi-fi and kitchens. set on 20 wooded acres flanked by black hills national forest, this casual resort is 3 miles from us-16, 7 miles from mount rushmore national monument and 11 miles from horse thief lake. some add separate living rooms, gas fireplaces and wall beds. parking is available. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Rapid City Regional Airport 41 min
Black Elk Peak (52 min)
Mountain peak offering challenging hiking trails & picturesque views from the summit. Cosmos Mystery Area (14 min)
Tours highlighting interactive optical illusions built on the site of a summer cabin from 1952. Horse Thief Lake (26 min)
Camping, boating, hiking & fishing, including winter ice fishing, in tranquil forest surrounds. Crazy Horse Memorial (38 min)
Started in 1948, this vast, unfinished mountain carving shares a site with a Native American museum. Mount Rushmore National Memorial (17 min)
Massive mountainside sculpture drawing crowds for its depiction of 4 former American presidents. Sylvan Lake (45 min)
Tranquil lake area for swimming, canoeing, hiking, picnicking & rock climbing on large outcroppings. Sheridan Lake (16 min)
375-acre reservoir in Black Hills National Forest, with a marina, beach, picnic areas & campgrounds. Rushmore Tramway Adventures (13 min)
Adventure park with chairlift, zip-line & treetop obstacle course, plus hiking & Mt. Rushmore views. Rushmore Cave (22 min)
Natural adventure park with guided cave tours & spelunking plus a zip line, 7D ride & gem mining. 1880 Train - Hill City Depot (14 min)
Vintage steam locomotive that's carried visitors back & forth through the Black Hills since 1957. Needles (48 min)
Area in Custer State Park featuring numerous eroded granite pillars that are popular with climbers. Custer State Park (46 min)
Huge nature preserve featuring scenic views, trails & resorts among the flora & fauna. Black Hills National Forest (35 min)
1.2 million-acre national park offering wildlife & trails through forested terrain & mountains. Big Thunder Gold Mine (12 min)
Mining museum in a replica 1895 gold mill, guided tours of an old goldmine, plus gold & gem panning. Bear Country USA (19 min)
Seasonal drive-through wildlife park with wolves, bears, elk & other North American animals. | 
