The oldest history museum in the Black Hills, and the historically maintained Victorian mansion preserve Deadwood's infamous past, as well as what was called "the grandest house west of the Mississippi."

Containing the world's richest Oligocene epoch fossil beds, dating 37-28 million years old, the evolutionary stories of mammals such as the horse and rhinoceros arise from the 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires. Bison, bighorn sheep, endangered black-footed ferrets, and sw...

Discovered in 1882 by gold seekers, the Black Hills Caverns are host to a tremendous variety of formations, including Soda Straw Stalactites and Nailhead Spar Crystal. Cave tours start every half hour.

This thrilling museum hosts a tour of a reconstructed, underground gold mine unique to the area. This realistic exhibit was created by over a hundred former mine employees. Roll up your sleeves to learn gold panning, and learn about the history of the Black Hills area.

Housed in a historic library building, the museum's collections include thousand of local and regional artifacts, including several restored buildings from the early 1900's.

The Corn Palace, a popular tourist destination, is a downtown Mitchell building covered with murals and designs made from ears of corn. The murals are replaced and redesigned each year, and the famous building serves as a convention center and meeting building throughout the year.

Dedicated to conserving and understanding life on the Dakota prairies, this community museum features an extensive wildlife gallery, artistic works by local and regional artists, and a variety of other exciting exhibits.

Devils Tower rises 1267 feet above the Belle Fourche River. Once hidden, erosion has revealed Devils Tower. This 1347 acre park is covered with pine forests, woodlands, and grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are seen. Also known as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site for many American I...

Featuring over 500 animals from around the world, and countless more featured in the natural history museums, the Great Plains Zoo has something for everyone. Animals include cheetahs, tigers, bears, and rhinos.

For many, the centerpiece of travel to the Dakota region is Mount Rushmore. In addition to the monument itself, the site offers a wide variety of events and opportunities year-round, and several museums highlight the history, culture, nature, and science of the area.