- 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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Keystone, South Dakota is home to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a national landmark whose fame is only surpassed by the Statue of Liberty. Mount Rushmore bears the carved likenesses of four Presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
31.3 Miles
Aerial Adventure Park and Zip Line offers visitors the chance to seek high altitude thrills. Activities include tree top nature tours among sky bridges and zip lining at high speeds through the forest.
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Visitors to Rushmore Cave in Keystone, South Dakota take part in a panoply of thrilling activities, including guided expeditions into the bowels of the cave. Other options include panning for gold, ziplining and an interactive 3-D first-person-shooter ride.
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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.
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One of the most popular features of the Rushmore Tramway is the Presidents' Alpine Slide, a winding downhill path. Those with a need for speed can rocket down the Slide, but each cart also has a handbrake that allows for slower travel.
31.6 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.