- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Sturgis, South Dakota, including 32 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deadwood, Spearfish, Lead and Belle Fourche.
- From Sturgis Community Center to Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, the Sturgis area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Military Museums, Sports Facilities/Fields and History Museums.
- Home to one of the largest annual motorcycle events in the world, the city of Sturgis, normally a quiet suburban town, is a thriving tourist hot spot in the late summer months. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally attracts thousands of visitors from around the world to enjoy the areas open roads, local eateries and lodging. Visitors throughout the year can also enjoy the local state park, museums and explore local caves.
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1020 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730
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Scott's Rock Shop & Free Museum is a geology museum and shop that features agates, minerals and fossils. They also offer jewelry, lapidary equipment, rockhounding supplies, landscaping rocks and other specialty items.
44.7 Miles
Custer State Park's Legion Lake is a campground with running water. Its eponymous lake is a popular boat launching spot, and is frequently visited by the park's wildlife, who rely on it as a vital source of water.
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411 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD
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Hosting exhibitions with memorabilia from the 1880s, the Custer County 1881 Court House Museum highlights the history from the gold rush era of Custer. They have 3 floors and even the original jail and courtroom for visitors to explore.
44.8 Miles
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate a visit to Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail. This three-mile, out and back trail is rated as moderate difficulty and offers serene, scenic views. Dogs are allowed.
46.7 Miles
Four Mile Old West Town contains over 50 buildings from an old west town including a bank, schoolhouse, and hotels, and some are available to be peeked inside. During certain times, the town has a melodrama, and the town is also available for weddings and commercial photography.
46.9 Miles
Consisting primarily of the work of a Dr. Niblack, the National Museum of Wood Carving maintains a large collection of carvings from throughout his career. The museum also features a gift shop.
47.2 Miles
Peter Norbeck Visitors Center offers visitors displays and exhibits about the park and surrounding Black Hills, life size animal mounts, information about the park's on-going naturalist programs, a book store and staff members to help plan their stay.
47.3 Miles
Live theater is performed at Black Hills Playhouse, located in Custer State Park. Open June through August, four or five shows are produced each season, including musicals, comedy, drama and more.
47.4 Miles
More experienced riders are accommodated at Spirit Horse Escape which serves as a company for horseback riding trips. Each tour takes roughly two hours and are conducted by appointment only.
48.7 Miles
The road that encircles Custer State Park is called Wildlife Loop Road. It is open to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Animals species frequently observed from Wildlife Loop Road include bison, bighorn sheep, deer, eagles and other birds.