- Our list of the best things to do in Hot Springs, South Dakota, features the top 31 nearby activities — including 12 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hot Springs, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Hot Springs, SD , followed by 17 popular activities in nearby cities, including Custer, Crazy Horse and Buffalo Gap
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Live theater is performed at Black Hills Playhouse, located in Custer State Park. Open June through August, four or five shows are produced each season, including musicals, comedy, drama and more.
23.8 Miles
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate a visit to Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail. This three-mile, out and back trail is rated as moderate difficulty and offers serene, scenic views. Dogs are allowed.
23.8 Miles
French Creek is a local creek accessible only by hiking through the nearby areas. Several campground areas, parks, and an equestrian facility are all located along the creek and are popular among local nature enthusiasts.
24.0 Miles
Custer State Park's Legion Lake is a campground with running water. Its eponymous lake is a popular boat launching spot, and is frequently visited by the park's wildlife, who rely on it as a vital source of water.
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411 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD
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Hosting exhibitions with memorabilia from the 1880s, the Custer County 1881 Court House Museum highlights the history from the gold rush era of Custer. They have 3 floors and even the original jail and courtroom for visitors to explore.
24.0 Miles
Producing varieties of red, white, and sweet wines, the Naked Winery is a winery that uses risqué labels on the bottles. The vineyard has a wine club called 'Club Naked' and holds special events including the 'Fancy Dance'.
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1020 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730
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Scott's Rock Shop & Free Museum is a geology museum and shop that features agates, minerals and fossils. They also offer jewelry, lapidary equipment, rockhounding supplies, landscaping rocks and other specialty items.
24.2 Miles
Considered to be part of the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Native American Educational & Cultural Center tries to enhance the experience of visitors at the memorial. Several hands-on activities are available at the center, including 'make and take' tables where crafts can be created and then taken home.
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The Orientation & Communications Center serves as an educational experience for visitors to the Crazy Horse Memorial. Several exhibits are on display which tell the story of Native American history in the area and the stories of tribe members.
24.2 Miles
Bismark Lake Campground is a campground set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine. They offer accessible recreation for all ages including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.