Location: Hill City
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Hill City is the oldest existing city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 948 at the 2010 census. Hill City is located 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Rapid City on State Highway 16 and on U.S. Route 385 that connects Deadwood to Hot Springs. Hill City is known as the "Heart of the Hills" which is derived from its close proximity to both the geographical center of the Black Hills, and the local tourist destinations.
Restaurants in Hill City
1. Granite Sports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Granite Sports is the oldest outdoor specialty store in the Black Hills. Our shop carries gear and clothing for rock climbers, hikers, backpackers, and campers. The team at GS is comprised of avid outdoor enthusiasts and climbing professionals who test and wear our products. Granite Sports also carries a wide variety of tasteful, well-made casual clothing and footwear for everyday life. Our expert sales staff is committed to providing customers with the highest quality and functional clothing produced by eco-friendly manufacturers who employ fair labor practices. We welcome you to come in, check out our merchandise, or just hang out. (And now you can shop in our online store 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because adventure doesn't wait!)
Reviewed By AuroraAlaska - Denali National Park and Preserve, United States
I had a wonderful experience holiday-shopping online at Granite Sports! They carry a great selection of my favorite brands and shipped my order quickly all the way to Alaska! To top it off, it arrived gift-wrapped with a handwritten note! Thank you for such great customer service! My highest recommendations!!
2. Things That Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Things That Rock carries a wide variety of unique gemstone jewelry, crystals, beads and beading equipment, spiritual tools, herbal wellness and beauty products, and so much more! Our complete line of essential oils including aromatherapy jewelry makes this a shop with something for everyone! Stop in to our new store at 257 Main Street, between the Harley and Handbag stores, for friendly service and a singular shopping experience!
Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States
When travelling in the West, my son and I always enjoy stopping by the local rock shop to see what mineral and fossil specimens we can find and to, hopefully, add a few to our collection. We were very pleased to find that Things that Rock offered quite a few different local items at affordable prices. One of their specialties is rose quartz, relatively rare and originally discovered in the 1880’s in a large deposit in nearby Custer, we just had to pick-up a nice, well saturated specimen. Perhaps going a bit overboard, we also selected a piece of petrified wood that looks so much like wood, that you do not realize it is stone till you pick it up; an interesting piece of black tourmaline; and, my favorite, fossilized teeth from a Mesohippus, a small, extinct horse from 30 to 40 million years ago. The shop proprietors were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful so if you are interest in minerals, we would certainly recommend a stop at Things that Rock.
3. The Farmer's Daughter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Our little store has a variety of treasures for you to find...new things, old things, and just maybe a little bit bold things! Our inventory changes every day which makes it refreshing and exciting to visit regularly! Stop in soon! We would love to see you!
Reviewed By rhamlin0515 - Kersey, United States
The best place to find amazing and unique items. My must stop every trip to town! We usually visit a few times a year and always find something.
4. Dakota Nature & Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
At Dakota Nature and Art you will find wonderful items ~ such as Buffalo People pottery, locally crafted gemstone jewelry, polished gems and rocks and crafts. We also carry a thoughtful selection of gifts and mementoes reflecting Black Hills life. Come see why people call us the Best Gallery in the Black Hills!
5. Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
In the heart of the Black Hills, near Mt. Rushmore, the Jon Crane Gallery features local artist Jon Crane who has spent 42+ years recording America's rural landscape and buildings in detailed watercolor. The Gallery also showcases other amazing artists like: Peggy Detmers, JK Dooley, Joel Bielstein and designer Carey Denman. Enjoy a family friendly atmosphere of beautiful artwork and warm customer service at the Jon Crane Gallery in Hill City, SD.
Reviewed By N7957JLlisas - Brookings, United States
The Crane gallery offers and vast collection of original work for perusal and/or purchase, as well as prints available. Experience the watercolor illustrations of scenery from across the nation, expertly done.
6. Art Forms Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Mardakota1959
Very nice little shop. Nice selection of art work. I bought a couple of items. Nice that you are able to buy things from local artists. Makes your trip more memorable.
7. Prairie Berry Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 549 reviews
Experience award-winning wines in a fun and relaxed setting in the heart of the Black Hills. We’re Hill City’s only working winery and Sandi Vojta, our fifth generation winemaker, handcrafts each wine, often using old family recipes, just a few steps from our Tasting Room. To provide our guests with the best possible wine tasting experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now requiring reservations for all free wine tastings. Visit https://prairieberry.com/visit/wine-tasting-reservations/ to learn more or to make your reservation. We will do our best to accommodate walk-in guests who wish to do a free wine tasting, but we cannot guarantee availability. Our Kitchen offers housemade menu items including gluten-free, vegetarian and kids’ options. These seasonal menu selections pair perfectly with our wines and use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Enjoy a meal on our patio with our beautiful views of Black Elk Peak (formerly Harney Peak). Our brewery, Miner Brewing Co
Reviewed By 936briank - Schenectady, United States
What a great stop on our trip through the Badlands on on our way to Mt. Rushmore. First we started with a great lunch and had a 1:30 reservation for a wine tasting. The person that served us was great and knowledgeable and we all enjoyed the interactions. The wine was really great and the history of the place and the woman who is the creator of all these wines and the adjacent brewery has mad skills. This is worth the stop and we will enjoy some of this wine here in upstate New York.
8. The Museum @ Black Hills Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By J1951HMjimm - Seattle, United States
There are a lot of great dinosaur fossils on display, not all are genuine fossils but rather copies of other fossils, but they do state on each if it is real or a copy (otherwise hard to tell) A great range of big and small, 3 that you can touch. it's all crammed into an old basketball court though so very hard to get good pictures. But still well worth it. Gift shop has a huge variety including kids toys, nice decorative stones, and drawers full of fossils for sale.
9. Twisted Pine Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Largest selection of Dakota made wines, foods and gifts. We also carry wines from around the world, and offer daily wine tastings. In addition we carry olive oils and balsamic vinegar's, sauces, dips, meats and cheese. Fun filled atmosphere and great service!
Reviewed By brandyd320 - Cheyenne, United States
They sell a variety of the locally made wines in this shop and they sell wine slushies, which were amazing! We attending during the local BBQ event and found this shop by chance while walking around Main Street. So glad we did! Friendly, knowledgeable staff who like to have fun and make their customers smile. They even offered me a slice of pizza as I was waiting in line. I think that was just an employee who was in the store off the clock with some pizza being extra friendly, but I thought she was nice.
10. Dakota Stone Rock Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By kristirae2001 - Holywell, United Kingdom
We own a cabin locally in Hill City and are working with CJ on a landscaping project. I do believe this hometown store has the BEST customer service of any business EVER! Due to flooding & heavy rains, our driveway washed out...and within an hour of a request, CJ had gravel up to the site! He worked with us on delivery to ensure our project was timely in between guests and the prices are excellent! I would recommend this shop to EVERYONE who has any project or just wants the best treasure to take home :)
