Hot Springs is a town in western South Dakota, of interest to the traveler as a jumping-off point for nearby Wind Cave National Park.
Get in
Get around
See
- Mammoth Site & Museum, 1800 US 18 Bypass, 43.4247°, -103.483°, +1 605 745-6017. An active dig site of Ice Age fossils. 2018-02-25
Do
- Evans Plunge, 1145 North River St, 43.441°, -103.48°, +1 605 745-5165. A water park owned and operated by the City of Hot Springs, that claims to be "the oldest tourist attraction in the Black Hills". 2021-01-10
Buy
- Fall River Fibers, 631 North River St, 43.4361°, -103.4809°, +1 605 890-2750, fallriverfibers@yahoo.com. Tu-Sa 10:00AM-5:00PM. Yarn, spinning, weaving & fiber arts supplies. Lovely shop and helpful staff. They have local yarns and buffalo blends. Worth a stop for knitters. 2021-01-10
Eat
- Woolly's Grill & Cellar, 1648 Hwy.18 Bypass, +1 605 745-6414. Family style casual dining & where the locals eat on their night out. Excellent burgers.They brew their own beer, the dark Black Buffalo Stout is extraordinary. Generous portions, meal with dessert and beer approx. $27. 2018-02-25
- Mornin' Sunshine Coffee House & Gifts, 509 North River St., +1 605 745-5550. Terrific breakfast, baked goodies and coffee. Friendly. Art on the wall is for sale. Opens 7am daily, except Sunday opens at 8am. 2018-02-25
Drink
Sleep
- Historic Log Cabin Motel, 500 Pacific Ave, 43.4421°, -103.4764°, +1 605 745-5166. 17 charming log cabins built on a hillside quad in 1929. Cabins are heated and of different sizes, ranging from 1-4 beds, with shower bathroom. Dog friendly. $85 2018-02-25