Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hill City, SD

  • The list below includes 69 free or cheap things to do in or near Hill City, South Dakota, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Specialty Museums, Hiking Trails and Breweries.
  • From Mount Harney to Black Hills Institute - Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hill City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rapid City, Custer, Keystone and Crazy Horse.
  • The list below includes 69 free or cheap things to do in or near Hill City, South Dakota, including 52 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Specialty Museums, Hiking Trails and Breweries.
  • From Mount Harney to Black Hills Institute - Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hill City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rapid City, Custer, Keystone and Crazy Horse.
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6.4 Miles
97% 1020 votes
Natural Landmarks Custer, SD MoreLess Info
One of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in Custer, South Dakota is the Needles Eye granite formation. This striking section of rock is millions of years old and was created through the combination of water and wind erosion.
6.5 Miles
97% 1118 votes
Lake Custer, SD MoreLess Info
One of the most popular camping sites in Custer State Park is Sylvan Lake. The site includes vault toilets, showers and potable water. The individual camping berths are small and best for tent camping.
7.0 Miles
41% 61 votes
Mini Golf 609 U.S. 16 Alternate, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
Named after a historic gold mine, Holy Terror Mini Golf, features 18 holes of golf that will take you up and down the side of a hill. Featuring a gold mine theme, the course, is surrounded by rushing waters, gold-flecked boulders, and pine trees at each challenging hole.
7.1 Miles
94% 7156 votes
National & State Parks Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
Keystone, South Dakota is home to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a national landmark whose fame is only surpassed by the Statue of Liberty. Mount Rushmore bears the carved likenesses of four Presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
7.6 Miles
97% 854 votes
Scenic Drives Custer State Park, Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Winding through Custer, South Dakota, the Iron Mountain Road is a scenic marvel that must be seen to be believed. In clear weather, a drive along the Iron Mountain Road is filled with spectacular views that often include bison and other wildlife.
7.7 Miles
71% 3245 votes
Natural Landmarks 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
The mountain carving which forms the Crazy Horse Memorial is part of a larger attraction in the area. Visitors pay a general admission fee to view the memorial, the Visitor's Center, the Indian Museum of North America, and the Native American Educational and Cultural Center among other sites.
7.8 Miles
75% 12 votes
Horseback Riding Highway 16A, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
Holy Smoke Resort Horse rides offer the closest trails to Mt Rushmore and Keystone. Rides are given by the most gentle horses for up to 1 hour and guests will see some of the most stunning scenery there is.
7.9 Miles
74% 125 votes
History Museums 342 Winter Street, Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
The sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum, is the focus of the Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Visitors learn about Borglum's life and work, including the painstaking process the artist underwent while designing and executing the Mount Rushmore design.
7.9 Miles
90% 73 votes
Bars 126 Winter Street, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
Keystone, South Dakota is home to the Red Garter Saloon, a Wild West-inspired tavern, restaurant and dinner theater. Patrons enjoy live music, stand-up comedy and other lighthearted family-friendly entertainment during and after their meal.
7.9 Miles
50% 8 votes
Train Tours 111 Winter Street, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
The 1880 Train is a steam-powered locomotive that offers two hour tours through the Black Hills region near Mount Rushmore. The tours are narrated by a guide, with a snack bar and stops along the trip.
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