Location: Hot Springs
Top Things to do in Hot Springs
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Hot Springs (Lakota: mni kȟáta; "hot water") is a city in and the county seat of Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,711. In addition, neighboring Oglala Lakota County contracts the duties of Auditor, Treasurer and Register of Deeds to the Fall River County authority in Hot Springs.
Restaurants in Hot Springs
1. Mammoth Site of Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,668 reviews
America's International Treasure. This National Natural Landmark is an internationally renowned indoor working paleontological site/museum. More than 60 mammoths have been unearthed, as well as over 85 other species of associated Ice Age fauna. Hands-on activities for children, an educational experience for the entire family. One of the top fossil interpretive sites in North America. Open year-round. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Reviewed By MNnola - Canby, United States
This museum came about by accident when a developer discovered a mammoth bone with his bulldozer! Thank goodness he recognized the treasure he had unearthed! This is the only accredited museum in the state and still a dig in progress with scientists on site. There is a guided tour that starts with a movie and then moves into an amazing space filled with bones. Our guide was very informative and encouraged questions. There was lots of time for photos and after the guided tour, visitors could roam stay to look more closely at the incredible bones and partial skeletons of the animals that perished in a sinkhole in the distant past. This was a very interesting and informative tour of a place I hope to visit again!
2. Pioneer Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By jameshH3272AT - Denver, United States
We did this visit on a lark and not really knowing what we might find and found items we had to look up to discover them. As an old school it was laid out with classrooms showing different parts of Hot Springs and how it had grown from a location where the sick were treated to today where it is now noted for local health, art and sicence.
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4. The Hot Springs Vault
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
5. Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 435 reviews
The world's largest natural warm water indoor swimming pool. *NOT A HOT WATER SPRING* Evans Plunge Mineral Springs is consistently 87 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, the Lakota called it "Minnekahta" meaning "warm water." 5,000 gallons of water flow from the mineral springs every hour, completely refreshing the water in the pool numerous times every day. Evans Plunge Mineral Springs opened in 1890 and is the oldest attraction in the Black Hills. Currently owned & operated by the City of Hot Springs, Evans Plunge is proud to be open year round and offers both an indoor and an outdoor pool, plus a health club, which is included with admission!
Reviewed By F3209FKtonyb - Jacksonville, United States
A unique local experience. Truly refreshing swim. A huge pool with a variety of activities including lap swimming.
6. Red Rock River Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
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