Sometimes all you want is that good cup of joe, so here are some of the best coffee shops/houses to check out in the surrounding area!
Food lovers are going to love these top choices to get your grub on and enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Black Hills.
Jacob's Brewhouse is a modern brewery that features wine, beer, and home-style entrees with an artistic edge. Attached to the brewhouse is also a grocery store filled with the restaurant's packaged favorite meals. It's the perfect place to grab a bite to eat, enjoy some drinks, and enjoy a cozy Western feel.
Legends Steakhouse is located inside the Silverado Franklin Hotel in Downtown historic Deadwood. It's an upscale dining experience and is the oldest restaurant in South Dakota. Celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Teddy Roosevelt, and John Wayne have dined at Legends Steakhouse as well! For a legendary eating experience filled with a ton of history, we highly recommend dining at Legends.
If you're looking for the perfect places to stop and get some local brews, wines and potions, then you've come to the right place!
Paddy O'Neill's Irish Pub & Grill is located just off Downtown Deadwood and has one of Deadwood's largest selection of small-batch beers. They offer a full-service kitchen that provides crowd-pleasing appetizers, burgers, and Irish classics that quite literally everyone loves. Paddy's is also the hub for game nights and weekly happy hour deals *wink wink*.
If you want a taste of the Old West, check out Saloon No. 10 where you can experience delectable eats, a lengthy wine list and take a step back into local history.
You know, there is nothing wrong with being a tourist from time to time and if you're here in the Black Hills, what better place to see the sights!
If you want to have the full Black Hills experience, then heading to Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a must. Here you will experience plenty of sightseeing opportunities, photo overlooks, of course, rich history, and small hiking trails for the outdoor lovers.
Bear Country engulfs you in some of the Black Hills' wonderous beauties like lush forestry and wildlife. Don't be surprised if you see some wolves, bears, elk, or other Northern American animals that frequently roam around here. It's a beautiful place to sightsee and explore and definitely a need to see while in the Black Hills.
Reminder: Bear Country is only seasonally open
Covering almost 71,000 acres, Custer State Park is the perfect place to explore if you want to see abundant wildlife and explore the great outdoors. Custer State Park is perfect for those wanting to hike, camp, swim, bike, etc.
If you're big into camping, you're going to have to take advantage of the beautiful camping grounds in the surrounding area!
Sometimes driving around just does not do any justice in terms of sightseeing. Bike rental shops are huge in the surrounding areas for people to explore and enjoy the scenery up-close and personal!
When you're here, you need to explore the great scenery outdoors. Check out some of the best hiking trails that vary in difficulty in length to please each and every hiking lover.
Length: Medium length and will take roughly 1 hour total to complete!
Difficulty: Medium - The hike is not terribly long but will be walking through rocky and wet terrain.
View: Enjoy unique rock formations and waterfalls on this beautiful hike at Devil's Bathtub
Length: The length is pretty easy. It's mostly an all-flat trail to Spearfish Canyon!
Difficulty: Easy - This is a casual hike if you want to enjoy the outdoors and experience the Spearfish Canyon.
View: Enjoy the views of picturesque mountains next to Iron Creek. Feel free to also check out the Latchstring Restaurant for a fun lunch after your hike on the Iron Creek Trail!
Length: This is a medium-length trail and will take roughly 3-4 hours total to complete!
Difficulty: The Crow Peak Trailhead is a medium-hard intensity. While this hike isn’t too particularly long, the altitude climbed within a few miles makes for a shorter but more intense trek!
View: The Crow Peak Trailhead has perfect views of Spearfish and the Wyoming border!