This One Small South Dakota Town Has More Outdoor Attractions Than Any Other Place In The State
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Catherine Armstrong
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It’s not hard to find outdoor attractions in South Dakota; from the desolate beauty of the Badlands to the stunning views of the vast prairies, our state has endless recreational opportunities. There’s one tiny town, though, that offers visitors both natural and man-made beauty.
Fewer than 400 people call this little town home, but it's well-known all over the world because of its most famous outdoor attraction.
Millions of visitors flock to Keystone every year to witness the majestic, magnificent Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The 60-foot-tall faces of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt were carved from granite over a span of 14 years. It's a sight that every South Dakotan should see at least once.
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We recently wrote a feature on the short, sweet Presidential Trail. Read it here.
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Test your mettle at the Aerial Park...
The bravest South Dakotans will also give the Jump Tower a try...and the less adventurous will enjoy the scenic chair lift. 203 Cemetery Road.
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This scenic little area offers five picnic sites and an overlook with views of pine-covered hills and granite spires. You'll find it along SD Highway 244.
You've probably played mini golf before...but never like this. Holy Terror Mini Golf's course is laid out on a hill, and you'll navigate the steep terrain up 50 feet and back down. This 18-hole course offers some unusual challenges and a scenic setting. 609 Highway 16A.
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Take a tour of the mine, where you'll learn all about gold mining and the history of this unique place. Then, try your luck at panning for gold. This attraction is fun for the whole family. 604 Blair Street.
This incredible park has the most thrilling mountain coaster in the state.
Rush Mountain Adventure Park also has a zipline, gemstone mining and more. 13622 Highway 40.
This pretty lake is a popular place for fishing, and you'll also enjoy exploring it in a kayak or canoe. Take the 2.4-mile loop trail around the lake for some spectacular scenery.
Have you visited Keystone lately?
Here’s another small South Dakota town that should be on your bucket list.
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