Things to Do in Sturgis, SD

  • Our list of the best things to do in Sturgis, South Dakota, features the top 61 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Sturgis, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Food & Drink.
  • The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Sturgis, SD , followed by 56 popular activities in nearby cities, including Deadwood, Spearfish, Lead, Belle Fourche, Rapid City, Nemo and Piedmont
  • Our list of the best things to do in Sturgis, South Dakota, features the top 61 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Sturgis, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Food & Drink.
  • The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Sturgis, SD , followed by 56 popular activities in nearby cities, including Deadwood, Spearfish, Lead, Belle Fourche, Rapid City, Nemo and Piedmont
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35.7 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.
35.8 Miles
93% 60 votes
Lake Black Hills National Forest Hwy 385 South, Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
Peaceful and serene, Horse Thief Lake provides an ideal place to enjoy a scenic nature walk or invigorating hike. Other activities such as fly fishing and picnicking are also welcome at this park.
35.9 Miles
77% 587 votes
Other Landmarks Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
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.
35.9 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.
35.9 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.
36.0 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.
36.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Rock Climbing Hwy 244, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
Located in the Black Hills National forest is the Wrinkled Rock Climbing Area. Located just outside of scenic Mount Rushmore, the area offers camping sites throughout, though no modern amenities are available.
36.1 Miles
82% 227 votes
Specialty Museums Main Street, Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
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.
36.1 Miles
- 3 votes
History Museums 342 Winter Street, Keystone, SD 57751 MoreLess Info
Named after the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Borglum Historical Center features a behind the scenes look at the effort, time, tools, and perseverance that went in to making one of the country's greatest wonders.
36.2 Miles
96% 860 votes
Hiking Trails Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
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.
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