Things to Do with Kids in Hot Springs, SD

  • TripBuzz found 27 things to do with kids in or near Hot Springs, South Dakota, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Custer and Crazy Horse.
  • From Black Hills Putt 4 Fun to The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, the Hot Springs area offers 41 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • One of the warmest areas in the state of South Dakota is the city of Hot Springs. A popular tourist destination because of this, the city offers many attractions including the cities name sake, found at the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs. Others include a national cave park, various landmarks, dining, shopping and the city also plays host to the Miss South Dakota pageant each year.
  • TripBuzz found 27 things to do with kids in or near Hot Springs, South Dakota, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Custer and Crazy Horse.
  • From Black Hills Putt 4 Fun to The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, the Hot Springs area offers 41 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • One of the warmest areas in the state of South Dakota is the city of Hot Springs. A popular tourist destination because of this, the city offers many attractions including the cities name sake, found at the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs. Others include a national cave park, various landmarks, dining, shopping and the city also plays host to the Miss South Dakota pageant each year.
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24.0 Miles
86% 105 votes
Lake Custer, SD MoreLess Info
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.
24.0 Miles
92% 61 votes
History Museums 411 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD MoreLess Info
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.
24.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 1020 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
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.
24.2 Miles
89% 166 votes
Cultural Centers Crazy Horse, SD MoreLess Info
Considered to be part of the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Native American Educational & Cultural Center tries to enhance the experience of visitors at the memorial. Several hands-on activities are available at the center, including 'make and take' tables where crafts can be created and then taken home.
24.2 Miles
88% 76 votes
Visitor Centers Crazy Horse, SD MoreLess Info
The Orientation & Communications Center serves as an educational experience for visitors to the Crazy Horse Memorial. Several exhibits are on display which tell the story of Native American history in the area and the stories of tribe members.
24.2 Miles
100% 10 votes
Camping Site Outlaw Ranch Road, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Bismark Lake Campground is a campground set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine. They offer accessible recreation for all ages including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.
24.4 Miles
98% 554 votes
Forests Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Custer, South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest is a spruce forest managed by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It runs a popular Christmas tree permit program that allows permit holders to source their own Christmas tree from designated areas within the forest.
25.2 Miles
100% 11 votes
Horseback Riding 11596 US Highway 16, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
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.
25.6 Miles
94% 33 votes
Lake Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Center Lake is located inside Custer State Park, and offers visitors opportunities to swim and fish. The wooded sites at the area's campground accommodate tents and small RVs.
25.7 Miles
89% 112 votes
Visitor Centers Custer, SD MoreLess Info
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.
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