Location: Hot Springs
Top Things to do in Hot Springs
What to do and see in Hot Springs, South Dakota (SD): The Best Things to do
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. Bison Express Tours
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Bison Express Day tour is an 8 - 9 hours trip through the Black Hills which includes; Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Wind Cave National Park (no cave tour), Custer State Park, State Game Lodge and the Iron Mountain Road. Additional stops for group charters could include the Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake and Mount Coolidge. This is the best Black Hills tour for observing the wild-life. Fully narrated!
2. Sage Meadow Ranch
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By CrookedCreekGR
We visited Sage Meadow Ranch with a group of 6 ladies. We were thoroughly impressed from start to finish. A little advice- make sure you follow the directions on the website as you will most likely NOT have cell service on the way there. The directions are great and there are some very helpful signs along the way. Upon arriving, we were amazed at how gorgeous the ranch was! The yard was immaculate with gorgeous flowers and western decorations. The horse corrals were the cleanest I have ever seen- not a single horse apple to be seen (or smelled!). The horses themselves were very clean also. They were all laid-back, easy going horses. We took the 2 hour ride, and it was beautiful with varying terrain. Holly and Dave make you feel like family! Thanks Holly and Dave, hope you have a wonderful summer!
3. Black Hills Premier Tours
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We have a lot of different tours combining sight seeing and history as we tour. Our tours are designed to stop at attractions and stopping at when a photo may need to be taken.
4. Upper Chautauqua Park
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By marymZ7525NH
This is a pretty little sight for a picnic or a walk, with a river wandering through it and near historic Hot Springs.
5. Fall River Fibers
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Fall River Fibers is a shop with many yarns and natural fibers for spinning and weaving as well as hand spun yarns, dye, name brand and used looms, wheels and supplies. Customized classes are available for individuals and small groups. Also an outlet for hand woven artful home decor items created by Terry Slagel. "This store is a dream come true for fiber people", Kristin, MN
6. Juju's Naturals
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Juju's Naturals was started as a alternate to the harsh chemicals we endure in our natural environment daily. Our skin begins to look older when it is "thirsty" therefore, we wanted to help. Our motto is moisturize, but do it naturally. Our help comes in the form an ingredient base that are natural, leaving out drying, no good chemicals. We are here to provide an alternative to those "other"
Reviewed By K9358CVmarks - Port Orange, United States
Traveling thr Hot Springs, stooped to take. Break from driving and walked into JuJu’s. Looking around and found a lot here for me soaps and other produces for men. Love the bread oil as well. Then I found some jewelry and other items as well. I was so excited. Wonderful place, a definitely place to stop and shop.
7. Morris Grand Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Morris Grand Gallery is the premier destination in the Black Hills for Fine Arts, jewelry, minerals, and gifts. We carry unique and original items created by local artists and artists from around the world. Located in the historic Morris Grand Opera House, 405 N. River Street in Hot Springs, we are open everyday from 10 to 7. We'll help you find a one-of-a-kind treasure to take home!
8. Moccasin Springs
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By amyfJ685PT
We decided to take a non-traditional vacation in this non-traditional year. Hiking in the Black Hills and visits to national parks and scenic byways. My one indulgence was to find a spa. I stumbled on Moccasin Springs online and was intrigued - we’d never been to hot springs before. We made the 1 hour drive from Rapid City and found this oasis in the hills! The facilities are lovely and the grounds are beautiful. The large pools in the open remains of an old bath house were so terrific. It wasn’t crowded and so it was easy to just float and relax. The hottest pools were more the size of hot tubs, so you had to make sure there was room for social distancing. We had nice massages with Nancy. She was good at explaining what she was doing and offered tips for how we could do certain techniques at home.
9. World Fossil Finder Museum
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
The World Fossil Finder Museum is not your typical fossil museum but a museum with several world wide first fossil discoveries. We are a family friendly museum that wants to inspire and educate children and adults of all ages to enjoy learning about the natural wonders of the world.
Reviewed By Mommiex4plus1 - Jacksonville, United States
We visited the museum after a full day of fossil hunting with Riley and Tim from the museum. They guided us through fossil hunting and actually showed us how to prepare a tortoise shell fossil to bring home to restore. My husband found an oreodont skull and our friend and I found portions of oreodont jaws with teeth, various pieces of bones and as much fossil tortoise shell as we wanted to pick up. We scrambled up and down hills and searched through washes and got a taste of what it is like to search and work on a paleontological site. It was a full active day and we all learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the fossils we got to take home. This was a very unique opportunity and I highly recommend for anyone interested in fossil hunting and preparation. You contact the museum to set up the experience. Tim and Riley were superb!
10. Mammoth Site of Hot Springs
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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!
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