- Our list of the best things to do in Keystone, South Dakota, features the top 101 nearby activities — including 47 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Keystone, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Keystone, SD , followed by 82 popular activities in nearby cities, including Rapid City, Custer, Hill City, Crazy Horse, Hot Springs, Nemo and Piedmont
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Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the Presidential Trail takes hikers up the base of Mount Rushmore, affording a tremendous view of its famous presidential sculptures. Hikers enjoy a low-incline trek under the watchful eye of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln.
2.0 Miles
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.
4.9 Miles
Explore Keystone, South Dakota with a chartered tour from Geofun Trek. The company specializes in active outdoor excursions that educate and entertain. Children and adults are welcome. Reservations are required.
0.8 Miles
Aerial Adventure Park and Zip Line offers visitors the chance to seek high altitude thrills. Activities include tree top nature tours among sky bridges and zip lining at high speeds through the forest.
0.7 Miles
One of the most popular features of the Rushmore Tramway is the Presidents' Alpine Slide, a winding downhill path. Those with a need for speed can rocket down the Slide, but each cart also has a handbrake that allows for slower travel.
4.5 Miles
Visitors to Rushmore Cave in Keystone, South Dakota take part in a panoply of thrilling activities, including guided expeditions into the bowels of the cave. Other options include panning for gold, ziplining and an interactive 3-D first-person-shooter ride.
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Keystone's Big Thunder Gold Mine was a working gold mine for several decades and has been wonderfully preserved as a museum and tourist attraction. All docent-guided tours are on foot only, and hardhats are provided.
8.2 Miles
Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the 1880 Train Black Hills Central Railroad is a museum and tour firm dedicated to the romance of rail travel during the Gold Rush. Guests may browse exhibits at their leisure and purchase tickets to ride a refurbished 19th century steam locomotive.
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Keystone is home to the Presidential Wax Museum, an impressive institution featuring life-size sculptures of all United States Presidents. The museum also has a restaurant called the Executive Order Grill and a mini-golf course.
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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.