Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hot Springs, SD

  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Hot Springs, South Dakota, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Wind Cave National Park to Angostura Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hot Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Custer and Crazy Horse.
  • The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Hot Springs, South Dakota, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Wind Cave National Park to Angostura Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hot Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Custer and Crazy Horse.
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35.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Train Tours 113 Pine Mountain Avenue, Hill City, SD 57745 MoreLess Info
Black Hills Central Railroad offers train rides aboard a vintage 1880s steam train through the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 20 mile roundtrip ride lasts for two hours between Hill City and Keystone.
35.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Natural History Museums 117 Main Street, Hill City, SD 57745 MoreLess Info
The gift shop attached to the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research and its museum, Everything Prehistoric offers a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs related to dinosaurs, fossils, and archaeology.
35.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 216 Main Street, Hill City, SD 57745 MoreLess Info
Dakota Nature & Art specialize in Black Hills area artists and bronze sculptures. They show original art, hand crafted artisan jewelry, pottery, photography, award winning turned wood and home accents that are representative of the area style.
35.1 Miles
Experience the wonders of science at the Black Hills Institute-Museum in Hill City, South Dakota. The museum features dinosaur skeletons, gemstones, geological samples, preserved animals, fossils and other fascinating exhibits.
35.1 Miles
78% 990 votes
Scenic Railroads 103 Winter St., Keystone, SD MoreLess Info
Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the 1880 Train Black Hills Central Railroad is a museum and tour firm dedicated to the romance of rail travel during the Gold Rush. Guests may browse exhibits at their leisure and purchase tickets to ride a refurbished 19th century steam locomotive.
35.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Specialty Museums PO Box 312, Hill City, SD 57745, Hill City, SD 57745 MoreLess Info
Wade's Gold Mill and Mining Museum offers a 'trip back in time' for visitors curious about the area's history and culture. Visitors can pan for gold, take a tour of a mine with antique equipment, and explore a mill.
35.8 Miles
88% 60 votes
Breweries 23845 Hwy 385, Hill City, SD 57745 MoreLess Info
The Miner Brewing Company was founded during the gold rush and has since flourished into a craft beer company. The Tap Room has small snacks, occasional wine, apparel, and, of course, their beer available for purchase.
37.9 Miles
85% 71 votes
Mini Golf 23694 Strato Rim Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702 MoreLess Info
Your ticket for hours of family friendly entertainment is at Putz n Glo Indoor Black Light Miniature Golf. A perfect choice for your next party, guests can play mini golf, pan for gemstones, and try and negotiate the giant maze.
38.6 Miles
87% 2690 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 13820 S Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD 57702 MoreLess Info
Buckle your seatbelt and prepare to meet incredible animals at Bear Country USA in Rapid City, South Dakota. Bear Country USA also features 'babyland,' an area where guests and park staff interact with adorable baby bears and other young wildlife.
39.9 Miles
92% 1557 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 8955 S Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD 57709 MoreLess Info
Rapid City's Reptile Gardens is a large zoological complex focused on reptiles. Its inhabitants include dozens of snake species, alligators and tortoises. The most popular animals at Reptile Gardens include Fluffy, a juvenile alligator, and Marilyn, an enormous albino python.
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