- Our list of the best things to do in Sturgis, South Dakota, features the top 61 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sturgis, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Sturgis, SD , followed by 56 popular activities in nearby cities, including Deadwood, Spearfish, Lead, Belle Fourche, Rapid City, Nemo and Piedmont
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Holy Smoke Resort Horse rides offer the closest trails to Mt Rushmore and Keystone. Rides are given by the most gentle horses for up to 1 hour and guests will see some of the most stunning scenery there is.
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Horse Thief Lake
Black Hills National Forest Hwy 385 South, Keystone, SD
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Peaceful and serene, Horse Thief Lake provides an ideal place to enjoy a scenic nature walk or invigorating hike. Other activities such as fly fishing and picnicking are also welcome at this park.
35.9 Miles
Keystone's Big Thunder Gold Mine was a working gold mine for several decades and has been wonderfully preserved as a museum and tourist attraction. All docent-guided tours are on foot only, and hardhats are provided.
35.9 Miles
Keystone, South Dakota is home to the Red Garter Saloon, a Wild West-inspired tavern, restaurant and dinner theater. Patrons enjoy live music, stand-up comedy and other lighthearted family-friendly entertainment during and after their meal.
35.9 Miles
The 1880 Train is a steam-powered locomotive that offers two hour tours through the Black Hills region near Mount Rushmore. The tours are narrated by a guide, with a snack bar and stops along the trip.
36.0 Miles
The sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum, is the focus of the Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Visitors learn about Borglum's life and work, including the painstaking process the artist underwent while designing and executing the Mount Rushmore design.
36.0 Miles
Located in the Black Hills National forest is the Wrinkled Rock Climbing Area. Located just outside of scenic Mount Rushmore, the area offers camping sites throughout, though no modern amenities are available.
36.1 Miles
Keystone is home to the Presidential Wax Museum, an impressive institution featuring life-size sculptures of all United States Presidents. The museum also has a restaurant called the Executive Order Grill and a mini-golf course.
36.1 Miles
Named after the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Borglum Historical Center features a behind the scenes look at the effort, time, tools, and perseverance that went in to making one of the country's greatest wonders.
36.2 Miles
Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the Presidential Trail takes hikers up the base of Mount Rushmore, affording a tremendous view of its famous presidential sculptures. Hikers enjoy a low-incline trek under the watchful eye of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln.