| this basic hotel is a 2-minute walk from the famed 1880 vintage steam train, 3 miles from iconic mount rushmore and 9 miles from custer state park. featuring exterior entrances, the functional rooms and suites offer cable tv. suites add pull-out sofas, microwaves and fridges. children age 12 and under stay at no extra cost. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary amenities include parking, coffee in the lobby and continental breakfast served in a homey dining room
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. Needles (51 min)
Area in Custer State Park featuring numerous eroded granite pillars that are popular with climbers. Rushmore Tramway Adventures (8 min)
Adventure park with chairlift, zip-line & treetop obstacle course, plus hiking & Mt. Rushmore views. Bear Country USA (14 min)
Seasonal drive-through wildlife park with wolves, bears, elk & other North American animals. Black Elk Peak (54 min)
Mountain peak offering challenging hiking trails & picturesque views from the summit. Rushmore Cave (13 min)
Natural adventure park with guided cave tours & spelunking plus a zip line, 7D ride & gem mining. Crazy Horse Memorial (41 min)
Started in 1948, this vast, unfinished mountain carving shares a site with a Native American museum. Sylvan Lake (47 min)
Tranquil lake area for swimming, canoeing, hiking, picnicking & rock climbing on large outcroppings. Cosmos Mystery Area (9 min)
Tours highlighting interactive optical illusions built on the site of a summer cabin from 1952. Mount Rushmore National Memorial (6 min)
Massive mountainside sculpture drawing crowds for its depiction of 4 former American presidents. Custer State Park (37 min)
Huge nature preserve featuring scenic views, trails & resorts among the flora & fauna. 1880 Train - Hill City Depot (17 min)
Vintage steam locomotive that's carried visitors back & forth through the Black Hills since 1957. Reptile Gardens (17 min)
Long-running zoo with many reptile exhibits, plus bird shows, giant tortoises & a greenhouse. Sheridan Lake (18 min)
375-acre reservoir in Black Hills National Forest, with a marina, beach, picnic areas & campgrounds. Big Thunder Gold Mine (12 min)
Mining museum in a replica 1895 gold mill, guided tours of an old goldmine, plus gold & gem panning. | 
