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What to do and see in Keystone, South Dakota (SD): The Best Things to do Adventurous
Keystone is a town in the Black Hills region of Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 337 at the 2010 census. It had its origins in 1883 as a mining town, and has since transformed itself into a resort town, serving the needs of the millions of visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which is located just beyond city limits.
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1. Black Hills Helicopters
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5.0 based on 593 reviews
Black Hills Helicopters, Inc. offers helicopter tours of the unique geological outcropping that is the Black Hills of South Dakota. This geological anomaly made for the perfect location to create some of the world's largest rock sculptures; Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Take a few minutes to see a different perspective and experience the unforgettable sensation of helicopter flight and the vertical world. Veteran Owned and Operated. Black Hills Helicopters has the best maintained helicopters and the most experienced pilots at the controls, giving full narratives of the area's rich history and geology. (Summer Extra-Credits Available upon request)
2. Black Hills Wilderness Edge
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Don’t just see the Black Hills, experience it. Black Hills Wilderness Edge Adventures gives you the opportunity to explore the Black Hills off the beaten path with ATV/UTV rentals. Located near Mt. Rushmore, close to the trail system & scenic drives. 2, 4, & 6 seat ATV/UTV’s available for ½ or full day rentals.
Reviewed By rvdurham - Port Neches, United States
We rented a four person ATV for 1/2 day. In hindsight we should have rented for a whole day. There is so much to explore with an ATV. We went on one trail and drove up to get a view of Mount Rushmore and stopped another time to hike to a small swimming area. The owners were very friendly and informative. They showed us how to use the vehicle and provided us with a map as well as information on how to use the app to track where you’ve traveled. I’m not usually good with technology but the owner was correct in recommending to use both the map and app. Together they worked so well to help us make the most of our time. I also filled out all the paperwork online to save time. The vehicle worked great and I recommend this activity as well as this business to anyone visiting the area!
3. Big Thunder Gold Mine
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4.5 based on 1,122 reviews
Big Thunder Gold Mine has an original tour which lasts 45-55 minutes and was founded in 1892. You see the largest display of mining equipment in the Black Hills and learn the history of the gold rush in 1876. We have two forms of panning: one is our commercial panning right on site. Guides will demonstrate theskill of panning, no time limit and we guarentee you will find gold. We also have claim panning where you will pan directly our of the creek 4 miles down the road on Forest Service property. Those exist in 4 hour trips.
Reviewed By bgadams - Henderson, United States
The claim mining experience is on a real mining claim. We shoveled dirt from the claim, created sludge for mining, and finally ran it thru a sluice. Trenton was a great guide.... extremely knowledgeable and assisted us with anything we needed help with. He even helped shovel more dirt for us as that was the most strenuous part of the whole experience. We even found a few small flakes of gold!
4. Rush Mountain Adventure Park
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4.5 based on 680 reviews
At Rush Mountain Adventure Park, you will find fun on all levels! Rush Mountain is the home of famous Rushmore Cave. Come and explore the stalactite-filled caverns of this amazing natural wonder on a fun and educational cave tour. Spend the day enjoying great amusement rides. You can soar through the sky on the Soaring Eagle Zipline Ride or try your skill at the Gunslinger 7-D Interactive Ride. Feel the rush as speed down the hill on the area's only coaster, the Rushmore Mountain Coaster. Climb on the Wingwalker Challenge Course, or the Sky Tykes Challenge Course is perfect for the younger adventurer. You are sure to have a great time, full of affordable family fun. It's a total must-do attraction for anyone coming to the Black Hills. Cave and attractions are open daily May-October and weekends in March and April. Check website for hours and admission prices.
Reviewed By 345hansc
Beautifully preserved and maintained natural limestone cave deep in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Breath taking stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and caverns. Our tour guide was the young son of one of the owners of the cave and he was well versed on giving specific and accurate details on the history of the cave’s formation, discovery, and development. A definite stop when touring the beautiful South Dakota landscape besides Mount Rushmore.
5. Rushmore Tramway Adventures
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4.5 based on 1,341 reviews
Rushmore Tramway Adventures offers a little bit of something for everyone. From action-packed adventurers to enjoying the beautiful Black Hills with breath-taking views of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, people of all ages and abilities can find their inspiration. You just can't seem to go wrong with this family getaway during your summer vacation!
Reviewed By 330evanw
On our way through Keystone, we decided to stop at this local attraction, to try the aerial ropes course Although the tickets for the course are a quite pricey, I would say that if you going to spend at least 1.5 hours, you will be getting your money's worth. The ropes course includes around 6-8 routes of varying degrees of difficulty from quite easy to very challenging. The ropes course of almost entirley in the trees, meaning that while you are climbing around, you can take in the beauty of the Black Hills forests while you are at it.
