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black hills, badlands & lakes region • Camping • Chris’s Campground & RV Park: I-90 Exit 14, 1/2 mi. SE of Spearfi sh. Good Sam & AAA. Full service with full h/u, 30/50 amp, large pull-thrus, cable TV, wireless Internet. Tent sites & rustic camping cabins. Level, shady sites. Clean restrooms, laundry, kids activities, 2 heated swimming pools, campfi res, animal petting farm with daily bottle feedings. Close to scenic Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood and Devils Tower. Open May-Oct. Family owned & operated for 45 years. Come & inspect us first & let our family help plan your 1, 2 or 3 day sightseeing tours of our breathtaking area. We look forward to meeting each of you. Ph 605-642-2239 or 1-800-350-2239. e-mail: chriscamp@ blackhills.com www.blackhills.com/ chriscampground City Campground: I-90 Exit 12, on to Jackson Blvd., turn left on Canyon St., south 10 blocks and across the bridge. Full hookups and tent sites along Spearfi sh Creek. All level sites, most with shade. Police patrolled. Within walking distance of downtown, City Park and D.C. Booth Historic Fish Hatchery. Write: 625 5th Street, Spearfi sh, SD 57783. Ph 605-642-1340. www.spearfishparksandrec.com/ campground Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort & Campground: Upscale RV resort has 186 paved RV Sites, 36 fully furnished Cabins and 20 Tent sites. RV pads have water, sewer, 20/30/50 Amp power, free cable and internet service. ElkhornRidge has 2 shower houses, laundry facilities, swimming pools, volley ball, lighted tennis courts fenced Dog Park with complete liquor and gift shops. 6 miles to Deadwood. Located at I-90 Exit 17, Spearfish, SD. For reservations, group rates or info, call 1-877-722-1800 or www. elkhornridgervresort.com • Dining • Bay Leaf Cafe: Historic building, casual dining, lunch & dinner specials. Soups, salads, sandwiches, excellent beef, buffalo, elk, trout, seafood, pasta, vegetarian, specialty desserts, wine, beer, catering, delivery. Local art. Private party room, groups/buses welcome with reservation. Open daily 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day. After Labor Day: Open daily at 11 a.m.; call for closing hours. Closed Sundays. MC, Visa, Discover, AmEx. 126 West Hudson. Ph 605-642-5462. info@bayleafcafe.net www.bayleafcafe.net • See & Do • See Attractions Section Pgs. 114127. Termesphere Gallery: The Termesphere Gallery is a geodesic dome Gallery unlike any other. Featuring the hanging and rotating spherical and polyhedron paintings by internationally known artist, Dick Termes, the Gallery is packed with Termespheres, ranging from 3” to 30” along with mobiles, T-shirts, puppets, DVDs, crystals, books and puzzles. 1920 Christensen Dr., Spearfi sh, SD 57783. Ph 1-888-6424805. www.termespheres.com Spearfi sh Canyon Enjoy the cool freshness of Spearfi sh Creek, Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Falls and Roughlock Falls along this 19-mile National Scenic Byway through the canyon. US 14A skirts clean, clear pools that make Spearfi sh Creek one of the Black Hills’ best trout streams. A beautiful place to drive, eat or sleep in pristine scenery. • Accommodations • Cheyenne Crossing Cafe, Lodge & Store: See our listing under Spearfi sh Canyon — Dining. LeMar Cabin: Drive over the wooden bridge crossing Spearfish Creek & you’re in your own private getaway. The rustic cabin sleeps 6 & includes all bedding, towels, linens, dishes, kitchen utensils & a washer & dryer. Two cozy bedrooms. Satellite TV. Trout fi shing in the front yard! Available May 15 through October 1 by the day or the week. Two-night minimum. Deadwood, Mt. Rushmore & Mickelson Trail close by. PO Box 617, Spearfi sh, SD 57783. Ph 605-484-7075. www.lemarcabin.com Spearfi sh Canyon Lodge: Located in the heart of Spearfi sh Canyon on scenic Hwy 14A, the Lodge features 54 well-appointed rooms including 10 upscale suites, as well as conference facilities, the historic Latchstring Restaurant, lounge, gift shops, hiking trails, trout fi shing, snowmobiles & mountain bikes. Guide service is available upon request. Close to golfi ng & Deadwood gaming. 3-Diamond AAA. 10619 Roughlock Falls Rd., Lead, SD 57754. Reservations call 1-877-975-6343 or 605-584-3435. www.spfcanyon.com Wickiup Village Cabins: Cabins on the banks of Spearfi sh Creek in Spearfish Canyon. Log cabins built in the ‘30s — new cabins — all with cooking & bath facilities. Great for family outings. Seven miles south of Lead on Hwy. 85 by Cheyenne Crossing. Ph 1-800-505-8268 or 605-584-3382. e-mail: wickiup@dakotablue.net www. spearfi shcreekcabins.com • Dining • Cheyenne Crossing Cafe, Lodge & Store: Located at the upper entrance to Spearfi sh Canyon at the junctions of US Hwy 14A and Hwy 85. Experience our Award Winning Cafe featuring Black Hills hospitality and country home cooking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus three bedroom lodge and our unique gift shop. 21415 US Hwy 14 A, Lead, South Dakota 57754. Ph 605-584-3510. www.cheyennecross ing.org Latchstring Restaurant: Nestled in beautiful Spearfish Canyon on scenic Hwy 14A, the Latchstring Restaurant has long been “a rustic landmark, a legacy of warm hospitality, good food and breathtaking scenery.” Banquet & conference facilities available for up to 150 people. The area’s premium wedding spot. 3-Diamond AAA. Open year-round. 10619 Roughlock Falls Rd., Lead, SD 57754. Reservations call 1-877-YR-LODGE or 605-584-3333. www.spfcanyon.com Sturgis A gateway community with 7,000 residents on I-90 at Exits 30 and 32. Featuring the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Black Hills National Cemetery, Bear Butte State Park, Fort Meade Cavalry Museum, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Wonderland Cave. Public golf course and scenic drives include Vanocker Canyon and Boulder Canyon. 300 motel rooms, 19 restaurants, 24 campgrounds. Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, 2040 Junction Ave., Sturgis, SD 57785. Ph 605-347-2556. Online at www.sturgis-sd.org or www.black hillsbadlands.com/sturgis • Accommodations • Best Western Sturgis Inn: Located at Exit 32 on I-90. The beautiful motel with a great location close to everywhere with everything you’ll need. We have a free hot breakfast plus a full menu and lounge with casino, free high-speed Internet, HBO and a large indoor pool. 3 meeting rooms available. Centrally located — only 15 minutes to Historic Deadwood, 20 minutes to Spearfish Canyon and 60 minutes to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Mountain. 2431 S. Junction Ave., Sturgis, SD 57785. Ph 1-800-611-3569. www.sturgisusa. com See display ad on Page 225. Star-Lite Motel: AAA rated. A pleasant suprirse! Minutes away from summer attractions & golf courses. 51 clean, comfortable rooms & friendly service. In-room coffee, extended cable TV & guest laundry. Wireless Internet available. Restaurant & lounge nearby. 2426 Junction Ave., Sturgis, SD 57785. Ph 605-347-2506. Toll-free reservations: 1-888-214-3352. www.star-litemotel.com • Camping • Rush-No-More Campground: Welcome to Rush-No-More Campground! This big-rig friendly RV park and campground offers full hook-ups, large pull-through sites, new luxury spa sites, cabins & fabulously forested tent camping nestled within 80 acres of luscious green pines and wildlife! Hiking and nature walks within our property provide a great base for your journey into the beautiful Black Hills National Forest, lying directly along our back property line. Rated 10-star clean and 9.5 overall by Trailer Life. 21137 Brimstone Place, Sturgis, SD 57785. Ph 1-866-892-2777 or 605-3472916. info@Rushnomore.com www. rushnomore.com • See & Do • See Attractions Section Pgs. 114127. Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of the world’s oldest, and largest, motorcycle gatherings, offering incredible riding, 800+ exhibitors, motorcycle shows, demo rides, racing, concerts, and much more. Find out why this international phenomenon draws motorcycle legends, superstars and hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts each year, and is listed as one of the “1,000 Places to See Before You Die”. 1040 2nd St. #201, Sturgis, SD 57785. info@sturgismotorcyclerally.com www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com • Shopping • Wheeler Farms Candy & Gifts: Experience the tradition for yourself! Our homemade butter brittle, genuine South Dakota-made treats and treasures, fi nely crafted chocolates and gifts, and true hospitality are just a few reasons to stop in Sturgis at Wheeler Farms Candy & Gifts. Just off Exit 30, on your way to Deadwood. 2709 Lazelle St., Suite A, Sturgis, SD 57785. Ph 605-720-7890. charlie@wheelerfarmscandy.com www.wheelerfarmscandy.com 261 http://www.spearfishcreekcabins.com http://www.star-litemotel.com http://www.spearfishcreekcabins.com http://www.termespheres.com http://www.blackhills.com/chriscampground http://www.cheyennecrossing.org http://www.blackhills.com/chriscampground http://www.cheyennecrossing.org http://www.rushnomore.com http://www.rushnomore.com http://www.spearfishparksandrec.com/campground http://www.spearfishparksandrec.com/campground http://www.spfcanyon.com http://www.lemarcabin.com http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com http://www.elkhornridgervresort.com http://www.elkhornridgervresort.com http://www.sturgis-sd.org http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/home/citiestowns/northernhills/sturgis http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/home/citiestowns/northernhills/sturgis http://www.spfcanyon.com http://www.wheelerfarmscandy.com http://www.bayleafcafe.net http://www.sturgisusa.com http://www.sturgisusa.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
Contents
Overview
Getting Here, Getting Around
Information Centers
State Facts
Tourism Regions
Places of Interest
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
Vacation Ideas
Southeast Region: A slice of South Dakota charm
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region: Stories from the frontier
Great Lakes Region: Land of the mighty Missouri
Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Region: Enchanting mountain getaway
Black Hills map
Index

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

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