Definitely Take A Summer Day Trip To This Charming Town In South Dakota

Summer is right around the corner, and it's time to start planning some fun, weekend day trips. While South Dakota is just chock-full of charming towns to visit, one in particular has so much to see and do that you'll definitely want to put it on your list.

Spearfish is located in the western part of South Dakota, nestled right up to the Black Hills National Forest, just off I-90.

The town is home to around 11,000 people. It's small enough that you can easily explore it, but large enough to have lots of amenities.

This is the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. You'll definitely want to spend some time fishing here.

Take a relaxing stroll through one of Spearfish's many parks.

Downtown Friday Nights is a fun street party that starts every year on the second Friday in June and runs through Labor Day weekend.

You'll enjoy live music, food vendors, merchants' sidewalk sales and tons of family activities, like street hockey.

Take a hike to Roughlock Falls in Spearfish Canyon.

After a long hike, enjoy a refreshing, locally brewed beer at one of Spearfish's breweries. This is Crow Peak Brewing Company at 125 US-14.

Stop by the Bay Leaf Cafe for a meal or snack - it's been serving up tasty food in Spearfish for more than 20 years.

Play a round of disc golf at the Spearfish Canyon Disc Golf Course, which features 27 holes for an afternoon of fun.

Visit the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. It's free!

See more information about the hatchery here.

Take a drive along the Spearfish Canyon National Scenic Byway.

Cool off with a dip in the pools at the Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center.

At the end of the day, you might not want to leave. No problem - set up camp and stay awhile!

The natural beauty surrounding Spearfish is unparalleled. Make plans to visit soon!

What's your favorite thing to do in Spearfish?

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