The 10 Best Things to do in Hill City, South Dakota (SD)

March 7, 2022 Deane Carmody

Hill City is the oldest existing city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 948 at the 2010 census. Hill City is located 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Rapid City on State Highway 16 and on U.S. Route 385 that connects Deadwood to Hot Springs. Hill City is known as the "Heart of the Hills" which is derived from its close proximity to both the geographical center of the Black Hills, and the local tourist destinations.
Restaurants in Hill City

1. Wades Gold Mill

12401 Deerfield Rd, Hill City, SD 57745-6500 +1 605-574-2680 [email protected] http://www.wadesgoldmill.com
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5.0 based on 179 reviews

Wades Gold Mill

Wade's Gold Mill is CLOSED for 2020. Please take care and God Bless! Wade's Gold Mill is an authentic, historic experience.

2. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

100 Park St, Hill City, SD 57745-5100 +1 605-574-2479 [email protected] http://www.centralblackhillscatholic.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Mass times: Saturday evenings, 6 p.m. in Spanish. Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. in English. During the week: Tuesdays @ 6 p.m., followed by Eucharistic adoration and confessions; Thursdays @ 8 a.m.; and Fridays @ 6 p.m., followed by Eucharistic adoration and confessions. Confessions: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.

3. Granite Sports

201 Main St, Hill City, SD 57745-8907 +1 605-574-2121 [email protected] http://granite-sports.com/
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Granite Sports

Granite Sports is the oldest outdoor specialty store in the Black Hills. Our shop carries gear and clothing for rock climbers, hikers, backpackers, and campers. The team at GS is comprised of avid outdoor enthusiasts and climbing professionals who test and wear our products. Granite Sports also carries a wide variety of tasteful, well-made casual clothing and footwear for everyday life. Our expert sales staff is committed to providing customers with the highest quality and functional clothing produced by eco-friendly manufacturers who employ fair labor practices. We welcome you to come in, check out our merchandise, or just hang out. (And now you can shop in our online store 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because adventure doesn't wait!)

Reviewed By AuroraAlaska - Denali National Park and Preserve, United States

I had a wonderful experience holiday-shopping online at Granite Sports! They carry a great selection of my favorite brands and shipped my order quickly all the way to Alaska! To top it off, it arrived gift-wrapped with a handwritten note! Thank you for such great customer service! My highest recommendations!!

4. Things That Rock

257 Main St, Hill City, SD 57745-8001 +1 605-574-9096 [email protected] http://www.ThingsThatRockSD.com
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Things That Rock

Things That Rock carries a wide variety of unique gemstone jewelry, crystals, beads and beading equipment, spiritual tools, herbal wellness and beauty products, and so much more! Our complete line of essential oils including aromatherapy jewelry makes this a shop with something for everyone! Stop in to our new store at 257 Main Street, between the Harley and Handbag stores, for friendly service and a singular shopping experience!

Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States

When travelling in the West, my son and I always enjoy stopping by the local rock shop to see what mineral and fossil specimens we can find and to, hopefully, add a few to our collection. We were very pleased to find that Things that Rock offered quite a few different local items at affordable prices. One of their specialties is rose quartz, relatively rare and originally discovered in the 1880’s in a large deposit in nearby Custer, we just had to pick-up a nice, well saturated specimen. Perhaps going a bit overboard, we also selected a piece of petrified wood that looks so much like wood, that you do not realize it is stone till you pick it up; an interesting piece of black tourmaline; and, my favorite, fossilized teeth from a Mesohippus, a small, extinct horse from 30 to 40 million years ago. The shop proprietors were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful so if you are interest in minerals, we would certainly recommend a stop at Things that Rock.

5. The Farmer's Daughter

164 Main St, Hill City, SD 57745-8001 +1 605-574-9095 [email protected] http://www.thefarmersdaughtersd.com
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

The Farmer's Daughter

Our little store has a variety of treasures for you to find...new things, old things, and just maybe a little bit bold things! Our inventory changes every day which makes it refreshing and exciting to visit regularly! Stop in soon! We would love to see you!

Reviewed By rhamlin0515 - Kersey, United States

The best place to find amazing and unique items. My must stop every trip to town! We usually visit a few times a year and always find something.

6. Brule

High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City, SD +1 605-574-9003 http://Www.highcountryranch.com/bruletickets
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5.0 based on 94 reviews

Brule

7. The Stables at Palmer Gulch

12620 Highway 244, Hill City, SD 57745-8902 +1 605-574-3412 [email protected] http://ridesouthdakota.com/contact-dakota-badland-horseback.html
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The Stables at Palmer Gulch

Guided Horseback Riding on Trails in the Black Hills National Forest Chuck Wagon Supper Show/ Entertainment/Horse Drawn wagons/Steak Dinner/Dutch Oven Sides

Reviewed By 736katieh - Parker, United States

Our family of 4 took the Chuck Wagon Horse back riding experience last night and had a wonderful time. It was one of our favorite experiences during our trip to Keystone. Staff was very friendly getting us prepared for the horse back riding Trail was wonderful saw some wildlife along the way and ended in a beautiful meadow with a steak and potato meal. Definitely the highlight of our trip!!!

8. Midckelson Trail Adventures

24024 South HWY 16/385, Hill City, SD 57745 +1 605-574-4094 http://www.mickelsontrailadventures.com/bike-rentals.html
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Midckelson Trail Adventures

Reviewed By jawsco

We used Mickelson Trail Adventures to shuttle us and our bikes from Hill City back to Custer after biking the Mickelson Trail, and the next day to shuttle us and our bikes from Hill City up to the Dumont Trailhead on the Mickelson Trail. They even stored our bikes overnight for us. You couldn't ask for a more courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable shuttle service!

9. Dakota Nature & Art

216 Main Street, Hill City, SD 57745 +1 605-574-2868 [email protected] http://www.dakotanature.com
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Dakota Nature & Art

At Dakota Nature and Art you will find wonderful items ~ such as Buffalo People pottery, locally crafted gemstone jewelry, polished gems and rocks and crafts. We also carry a thoughtful selection of gifts and mementoes reflecting Black Hills life. Come see why people call us the Best Gallery in the Black Hills!

256 Main Street, Hill City, SD 57745 +1 605-574-4440 [email protected] http://www.joncranegallery.net
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing

In the heart of the Black Hills, near Mt. Rushmore, the Jon Crane Gallery features local artist Jon Crane who has spent 42+ years recording America's rural landscape and buildings in detailed watercolor. The Gallery also showcases other amazing artists like: Peggy Detmers, JK Dooley, Joel Bielstein and designer Carey Denman. Enjoy a family friendly atmosphere of beautiful artwork and warm customer service at the Jon Crane Gallery in Hill City, SD.

Reviewed By N7957JLlisas - Brookings, United States

The Crane gallery offers and vast collection of original work for perusal and/or purchase, as well as prints available. Experience the watercolor illustrations of scenery from across the nation, expertly done.

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