Best 45 things to do in Hill City, SD

Saddle up on a horse matched to you and explore Black Hills forest trails with expert wranglers

Ride horseback along French Creek on a beginner-friendly guided trail ride

Ride a private open-air Jeep on Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop

Private open-top Jeep ride on Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road

Ride deeper into Custer State Park and finish with lunch at Blue Bell Lodge

Ride deeper into Custer State Park on a guided 2-hour horseback trail

Ride 6 hours on advanced trails in Custer State Park, with lunch included

Spot bison at dawn with a guide and exclusive access to interior roads

Search for bison and more on an open-air Jeep tour in Custer State Park

Ride a scenic hay wagon to Parker Canyon for a chuckwagon dinner show

Wrangler-led intro horse ride for kids near the stables (8 AM–12 PM)

Spot wildlife by Jeep, then enjoy a chuckwagon cookout dinner show

Private open-top Jeep tour of Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road

See Mount Rushmore and tour the Black Hills by bus with a guide

Tour Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills, then enjoy a chuckwagon supper and live music show

Eat a chuckwagon supper, then catch a Fort Hays music variety show

5-day hosted Black Hills tour with hotel, meals, and top sights included

Tour the Mammoth Site, Custer State Park, and Rushmore Cave in one day

Ride an open-air jeep to see buffalo in Custer State Park, plus a VIP Mammoth Site tour

Private 8-hour scenic tour of Mount Rushmore and key Black Hills roads

Sip Black Hills beer and wine with lunch included on a private 7-hour tour

Spend the morning paddling Pactola Lake with lunch at the Sugar Shack

Choose sunrise, midday, or sunset on a private Badlands hike

Private Badlands sightseeing day with lunch and key stops