| First Gold Hotel and Gaming |
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It’s Where Deadwood Begins. Play your favorite slots or live table games. Enjoy three buffets every day featuring prime rib and crab on Friday and Saturday nights. Deluxe hotel accommodations, free Wi-Fi Internet and free onsite parking in our covered parking ramp. Call now for Group rates. |
| Reptile Gardens |
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See. Learn. Explore. It's a family adventure. See our exciting wildlife shows, learn about our exotic creatures and explore our breathtaking gardens and indoor jungle. Winner of State Hospitality Award and Travel Writer's Excellence Award. AAA Gem Designation. Open April 1-December 31. Located six miles south of Rapid City, SD. |
| Mobridge - The Bridge City |
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Mobridge, located on the banks of the Missouri River, has the Lewis and Clark Trail, history and American Indian culture. Plus, the best fishing, camping and majestic prairie scenery. Mobridge is a magnificent destination for all. |
| Mt. Rushmore's Washington Inn |
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Located on Keystone's Main Street, our newly opened resort has standard rooms and suites near the base of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Indoor heated pool, hot tub, elevator and restaurant onsite. Kids and pets are free. Senior headquarters, meal deals and Wi-Fi. Adjacent to 30 shops. Starting at $49.95 (single). |
| South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center |
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Explore South Dakota history at the Cultural Heritage Center. Learn about our American Indians. Experience the stories of the explorers, pioneers and politicians who established our state. Examine the changes and challenges we faced throughout the 20th century. |
| Bear Country USA |
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Enjoy a leisurely three-mile drive through this spectacular and unique North American wildlife park nestled on 250 acres of Black Hills beauty. After your drive-through tour, walk through Babyland where young and smaller animals frolic in their outdoor exhibits. |
| All Aboard the 1880 Train! |
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See the Black Hills of South Dakota on a historic, breathtakingly scenic and relaxing vintage steam train ride your family will never forget. Reservations recommended. |
| Rushmore Borglum Story |
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The perfect prelude to visiting Mount Rushmore. View the complete collection of Gutzon Borglum's works. Discover what motivated this man to begin carving the mountain at age 60! World class art in gift shop. AAA, senior and group discounts. |
| Gold Dust Gaming and Holiday Inn Express |
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The Holiday Inn Express is the best location on Deadwood’s Main Street. Seventy-eight rooms, continental breakfast, high-speed Internet, pool, whirlpool, exercise facility, cocktail lounge, 24-hour gaming, more than 300 slots, live blackjack and Texas Hold'em poker. Deluxe buffet. |
| Crazy Horse Memorial |
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The world’s largest mountain carving in progress, located only minutes from Mount Rushmore on Highway 16/385. Witness work on the mountain and enjoy museums, art galleries, movies, sculptor’s log studio-home, kid’s activities and a nightly laser show in season. Open year-round. |
| Sioux Falls - The Heart of America |
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South Dakota’s largest city offers abundant shopping, unique restaurants, a wide variety of entertainment and attractions, arts and culture, area wineries and much more! Our historic downtown always has something happening – from free trolley rides to year-round events. |
| Wall Drug Store |
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The #1 roadside attraction in America, Wall Drug has been entertaining and educating the traveling public since 1931. Wall Drug has evolved into a 76,000-square-foot wonderland of free attractions. There is something for everyone at Wall Drug! AAA approved. |
| Historic Hot Springs - The Mammoth Site |
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Named one of America’s “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” in 2009 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Hot Springs features fun attractions and a variety of fine accommodations. Experience one of the earth’s greatest fossil treasures at the world-famous Mammoth Site. Call 1-800-325-6991 or 1-888-745-4149 (Southern Exposure package). |
| Royal River Casino & Hotel |
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Royal River Casino & Hotel is conveniently located off of Interstate 29 at the Flandreau exit 115, north of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Royal River offers relaxing hotel accommodations, free entertainment and a gaming venue featuring slots, bingo and live games. |
| Big Thunder Gold Mine |
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Big Thunder Gold Mine is the most complete mining tour in the Black Hills. The mine offers tours through an authentic 1892 underground mine. Free gold ore samples and gold panning beside Battle Creek with guaranteed 24 K gold. Unique gift shops and eatery all in view of Mount Rushmore. |
| Aberdeen - Land of Oohs and Oz! |
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Affordable family fun starts at Storybook Land and Land of Oz. Travel the Yellow Brick Road to meet your favorite fairytale characters. Visit the medieval castle. See cows and chickens fly through the air at Dorothy’s House. Mini-golf on a volcano at Thunder Mountain. Entrance to the Park is free! |
| Custer State Park |
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A 71,000-acre vacation paradise located in the beautiful Black Hills featuring 1,500 free-roaming buffalo and the scenic Needles Highway. Guests enjoy four mountain resorts, camping, lakes, streams, naturalist programs and hiking and biking trails. |
| World`s Only Corn Palace |
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A-maize-ing ear-chitecture. The World's Only Corn Palace in Mitchell is more than 100 years old and decorated with murals crafted from native South Dakota corn and grasses. Murals changed annually. Free admission. Open year-round. |
| J&L Harley-Davidson |
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J&L Harley-Davidson is South Dakota’s premier motorcycle dealership! Specializing in new and used Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles, service, parts, accessories, clothing, gifts and collectibles. The ultimate stop on the road to Sturgis, and home of Hot Harley Nights. |
| Award-Winning Prairie Berry Winery |
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Enjoy sampling Prairie Berry’s top-quality wines, all made on site, focusing on locally grown wild and domestic fruit, grapes and honey. Follow up with a bite from our Deli. Near Hill City. |
| Hotel Alex Johnson |
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A grand tradition of service – For more than 80 years, the Hotel Alex Johnson has welcomed travelers from around the world. We invite you to experience that grand tradition of service and all we have to offer including Paddy O’Neill’s Pub, Landmark Restaurant and Alex Mercantile. |
| Deadwood - National Historic Landmark |
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Do you have what it takes to be a Deadwood legend? Visit our 80 gaming halls and try your luck at the slots, poker or Blackjack tables. Come to Historic Deadwood and find your inner outlaw. For vacation packages, please call 1-800-344-8826 or visit our website. |
| Yankton - What a Discovery! |
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Discover why Yankton is always in season. Located along the Missouri River and Lewis and Clark Lake, Yankton offers camping, hotels, boating, shopping, history, trails and endless snapshots. |
| Terry Redlin Art Center in Watertown |
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Enjoy more than 150 original oil paintings by wildlife and Americana artist, Terry Redlin, at the Redlin Art Center. Shop three gift shops. Open daily. Free admission. While in Watertown, visit Bramble Park Zoo and the historic Mellette House. |
| Pioneer Auto Show and Prairie Town |
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Experience Fun! Nostalgia! History! The 50s! Kid's Treasure Hunt! Explore 42 buildings of exhibits that include 250 cars, an entire Prairie Town, toys, 60 tractors, 60 motorcycles, animations, music boxes, fabulous Zeitner Collection of rocks and much more. Diner and Hallmark Gift Shop. Since 1954.
(Interstate 90, exit 192) |
| Palmer Gulch Resort/Mt. Rushmore KOA |
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We love families! The closest resort to Mount Rushmore, Palmer Gulch features a cozy lodge, upscale lodge cabins, rustic mountain cabins and an award-winning KOA campground. We also offer pools, horses, entertainment, planned activities, restaurant and rental cars. Evening shuttles to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. |
| Black Hills Executive Lodging |
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AAA approved. Rent a luxury vacation home nestled in the pines of the Black Hills. These spectacular lodges are loaded with amenities like Wi-Fi, game rooms, hot tubs and fireplaces. The affordability and convenience will surprise you. |
| Mount Rushmore Concessions / Xanterra Parks and Resorts |
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Make your trip to Mount Rushmore a monumental experience. Enjoy delicious American fare as you dine with presidents in the Mount Rushmore Carvers Cafe. Then, take home your own national treasure from the Mount Rushmore Gift Shop. |
| South Dakota State Parks |
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Vacation as nature intended it. Canoe on glass-like glacial lakes. Hike past deer and towering Black Hills evergreens. Relive the experiences of explorers and American Indians. Camp under all the stars in the sky. Find your perfect outdoor experience at the South Dakota State Parks. |
| Pierre - Your Adventure on the River |
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Experience the great outdoors in South Dakota’s capital city. Only 30 minutes north of Interstate 90 and along the Native American Scenic Byway. Whether it’s camping, kayaking, cowboys or politics and history, it’s all here. |
| Rapid City |
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Real America Package – $499 (valid June 1-August 31, 2009). Three nights of lodging for a family of four, plus admission to The Journey Museum, Reptile Gardens, Mammoth Site, Big Thunder Gold Mine, Bear Country, a chuckwagon supper and much more! |
| Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Festival: JazzFest |
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The Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Festival, July 17-18, 2009, is FREE! JazzFest features more than 18 hours of music on multiple stages, food vendors, beer and wine gardens, a kid's area with games and performances, poetry tent, art vendors and much more. Visit www.jazzfestsiouxfalls.com. |
| Rushmore Express and Suites |
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Experience warm hospitality and modern comfort just minutes from Mount Rushmore and other Black Hills attractions. Deluxe rooms, luxurious suites and many in-room and property amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, Wi-Fi. The perfect location for your Black Hills vacation. |
| Best Western Ramkota Hotels |
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Discover Ramkota! Across the state we welcome you with family-friendly hospitality, indoor pools and water parks, fitness centers, comfortable and distinctive guest accommodations, family restaurants and casual lounges. Free high-speed Internet. Pets welcome! |
| Cedar Shore Resort |
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Family memories await you at this scenic full service resort. See a perfect sunset along the bluffs of the Missouri River, relax on the deck at the Waterfront Grill or take a pontoon ride on a hot summer day. (Interstate 90, exit 260, Chamberlain/Oacoma, SD) |
| Made In South Dakota |
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Now you can enjoy all the unique gifts made in South Dakota any time by shopping on www.MadeInSouthDakota.com. This site features thousands of finely crafted, unique gifts made by artists and vendors who call South Dakota home. And, if you're visiting our state, check out our retail therapy listing to find stores you can shop at while you're here. Give a gift they'll always remember. |
| Silverado-Franklin Historic Hotel and Gaming Complex |
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Enjoy Historic Deadwood's top of the town casinos! The Silverado-Franklin Gaming Complex offers 369 state-of-the-art machines, 22 Blackjack tables and five live poker games. Indulge in the Grand Buffet seven days a week. Crab Festival on the weekend. |
| Wall - Window to the West |
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Travel Badlands Loop Scenic Byway 240 through Badlands National Park. Visit the world-famous Wall Drug Store, the only National Grasslands Visitor Center in the country, and unique Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Dine in fine restaurants and enjoy comfortable campgrounds and motels. |
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