What to do in Hill City, SD

Activities, attractions and tours

Hill City
Hill City
Hill City
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What to do in Hill City

Popular places to visit

Prairie Berry Winery

Prairie Berry Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Prairie Berry Winery during your travels to Hill City. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

Prairie Berry Winery

1880 Train

Enjoy an outing to 1880 Train during your stay in Hill City. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

1880 Train

Black Elk Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Black Elk Peak during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the horse riding.

Black Elk Peak

Naked Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Naked Winery during your travels to Hill City. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

Naked Winery

Horse Thief Lake

Explore the lovely green spaces of Horse Thief Lake and enjoy the horse riding in Hill City. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

Horse Thief Lake

Museum @ Black Hills Institute

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum @ Black Hills Institute during your travels in Hill City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.

Museum @ Black Hills Institute

Granite Sports

Enjoy an outing to Granite Sports during your stay in Hill City. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

Granite Sports

Twisted Pine Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Twisted Pine Winery during your travels to Hill City. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

Twisted Pine Winery

Major Lake Park

After visiting Major Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hill City. Visit the area's shops and monuments.

Major Lake Park

Day trip destinations from Hill City

Mount Rushmore which includes a monument and mountains

Keystone

Deadwood which includes signage, night scenes and a hotel

Deadwood

Rapid City showing mountains, tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon

Rapid City

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill City worth visiting?
Hill City offers a unique blend of attractions, local charm and culture. Whether you're into history, the outdoors or local culinary flavours, there's a lot to enjoy here.
How do I spend a day in Hill City?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Rushmore Tramway Adventures and 1880 Train. Then, tour other parts of Hill City for tasty eats and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Hill City?
Rushmore Tramway Adventures is one of the top tourist attractions in Hill City and should feature high on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Hill City?
Three days in Hill City is plenty of time to enjoy the city's leading attractions. Many travellers book for three days on average. Sheridan Lake, Prairie Berry Winery and Black Elk Peak are among the top-rated sights. Like to discover more? Hang around a bit longer to visit nearby hotspots such as Rapid City.
What are some activities to do in Hill City with kids?
If you're searching for sights and tours for all ages, we've got some fabulous ideas for what to do in Hill City with kids.

What to do in Hill City for adults?
Prairie Berry Winery and Naked Winery are just a couple of the things to do in Hill City. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore.
Are there free things to do in Hill City?
One of the easiest ways to find free things to do in Hill City is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other major attractions you can enjoy without reaching for your wallet. Sheridan Lake is one spot that doesn't have an entrance fee.