Hill City/Keystone
Hill City and Keystone are two tourist towns southwest of Rapid City. Both towns are really cool and offer a lot of tourist attractions, hotels, stores, and hiking and exploring opportunities. Below are various things to do all around these two towns.
Bumpin Buffalo Bar And Grill
Located in downtown Hill City, South Dakota.
Bob Ingersoll Mine
Bob Ingersoll Mine is an abandoned mine just south of Keystone.
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is a monument dedicated to four presidents who made huge difference in the history of the United States.
Willow Creek
Willow Creek Trailhead is a 2.8 mile easy hike off of Highway 244 just west of Mount Rushmore National Park.
Iron Mountain Road
Iron Mountain Road runs between Keystone and Custer State Park on Highway 16A and is very unique and beautiful.
The Presidential Trail At Mount Rushmore
This trail is only 0.6 miles and gets you up close with Mount Rushmore.
Cool Rock Of Hwy 244
Short hike to neat rock off Highway 244 near Mount Rushmore.
Horsethief Lake Trail
Pretty trail near Horsethief Lake just west of Mount Rushmore.
Breezy Point Picnic Area/Trail
Beautiful picnic area just west of Mount Rushmore.
Mountain View Cemetery
Located in Keystone and has nice view of Mount Rushmore.
Horsethief Lake
Horsethief Lake is a pretty lake just 2 miles west of Mount Rushmore.
The Mickelson Trail
This wonderful bike/hiking trail is 109 miles long and runs from Deadwood to Edgemont.
The Centennial Trail
This wonderful bike/hiking trail is 111 miles plus and goes from Bear Butte in Sturgis to Wind Cave National Park in Hot Springs.
Keystone
Keystone is a cool town located just 2 miles from Mount Rushmore.
Hill City
Hill City is a neat town just west of Rapid City that has some famous tourist attractions.
1880 Train
Neat tourist attraction in Hill City and Keystone.
Miner Brewery Company
Miner Brewery Company is in Hill City just on the outskirts of town.
Prairie Berry
Prairie Berry is known all over for their award winning wine.
Sunday Gulch Game Production Area
A neat little place to get out and stretch your legs.
Keystone’s Walking Tour
A free walking tour that explains the history of Keystone.
Harney Cemetery
Located near the town of Keystone.
Hill City Cemetery
Located near Hill City.
Dahls Chainsaw Art
Located in Hill City and Keystone
Little Falls
Short hike near the town of Hayward.
Big Thunder Gold Mine
Cool mine located in Keystone, South Dakota
Sprockets Fun Foundry
Entertainment center located in Keystone, South Dakota.
Candyland
Located near the town of Hill City.
National Presidential Wax Museum
Located in downtown Keystone.
Big Thunder Bar And Grill
Located in downtown Keystone.
Lost Cabin Beer Company
Located in Hill City.
Gold Mountain Mine Interpretive Site
Located just northwest of the town of Hill City, South Dakota.
Old Miner’s Cabin
Located in the back roads near Hill City, South Dakota.
Lemongrass
Nice bar and restaurant in downtown Hill City, South Dakota.
Silver Dollar Saloon
Located just south of Hill City, South Dakota.
Grizzly Creek Trailhead
Located in the Grizzly Bear Campground by Keystone, South Dakota.
Norbeck Overlook
Located on Iron Mountain Road just southwest of the town of Keystone.
Iron Mountain Picnic Ground
Nice picnic area off Iron Mountain Road.