Attractions
ATTRACTIONS
Hot Springs it is home to 22 churches, 17 motels with approximately 450 beds, 4 Bed & Breakfast Inns, 6 Banquet Rooms, 5 Caterers, and 11 corporate meeting rooms. The Mueller Civic Center has seating capacity for 403 in the Theater, 1,230 in the Auditorium, 80 in the conference Room and 150 in the Annex.
EVANS PLUNGE MINERAL SPRINGS
Established in 1890, Evans Plunge is the oldest tourist attraction in the Black Hills. Natural Spring-fed waters maintain an average pool temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit. 5,000 gallons of water per minute flows into Evans Plunge from a thermal spring at the North end of the pool. The water completely recycles every 90 minutes. Evans Plunge is naturally relaxing, naturally replenishing and naturally fun!!
ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR
Angostura Reservoir is a water-lover's haven with breathtaking, scenic views. Offering crystal clear waters, 36 miles of shoreline, and some of the finest sandy beaches in the state, the area boasts many water sports and summer fun activities - camping, boating, fishing, and swimming.
Its strong fishery is well known for its walleye, small mouth bass, crappie, and also supports northern pike, large mouth bass, perch and bluegill.
THE MAMMOTH SITE
Once, gigantic mammoths, ancestors of the majestic elephants of today, roamed freely in the High Plains of North America. At the Hot Springs site, scientists estimate that more than 100 mammoths are accumulated in a small area. The animals found at the site are in primary context, that is, where they died. Since its discovery in 1974, the scientists have discovered the remains of 61 mammoths that include 58 Columbian and 3 woolly mammoths as well as over 84 other species of animals and plants. The skeletons have been found in what was once a prehistoric sinkhole. Open year-round and internationally renowned at America's Ice Age Treasure and the World's largest mammoth research facility.
SOUTHERN HILLS GOLF COURSE
Tucked within the contours of the southern Black Hills, Southern Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal course offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable experience.
Situated within the Spearfish Formation, the bright colors of the fairways, greens and ponderosa pine contrast wonderfully with red rock canyons and blue South Dakota skies.
WILD HORSE SANCTUARY
See hundreds of wild American, Spanish, and Sulphur mustangs roaming free across wind swept prairies. Explore Native America ceremonial sites, ancient petroglyphs, weathered early pioneer homesteads, restored one-room school house. See where Crazy Horse, Hidalgo and Into the Wild movies were filmed on the Sanctuary. View beautiful ponderosa pine forests along the Cheyenne River canyons filled with birds and wildlife. Stop into our Visitor's Center and step into our charming gift shop filled with gifts for the horse lovers everywhere.
WIND CAVE
Wind Cave National Park is in the southwestern corner of South Dakota. It's known for the vast, underground Wind Cave, with chambers like the Post Office and the Elks Room. Many of the cave’s walls are rich in honeycomb-shaped calcite formations known as boxwork. The park's prairie and pine forests are home to bison, elk and pronghorn antelopes. Trails include Rankin Ridge, with views of the Black Hills.
PIONEER MUSEUM
Countless Treasures from Fall River County and beyond are displayed throughout the museum's 25 exhibit areas. Imagine your life over 100 years ago as you travel back in time. You and your family will be fascinated, and educationally entertained as you roam the halls of this 19th century sandstone school house.