We're the only visitor center and museum dedicated to telling the story of America's National Grasslands, and we're free of charge. Inside, discover deeply-rooted prairie ecosystems and communities from Illinois to Idaho, northern Texas to North Dakota. Exhibits, films, and ranger-led programs explore the unique natural and cultural heritage of North America's grassland regions. Rangers also provide information about recreation opportunities on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland and adjacent public lands, including Badlands National Park. Outside, wander our Living Landscape, which replicates a slice of native prairie, or take in a ranger-led Patio Talk. The young and young-at-heart are invited to become Grasslands Junior Rangers - and don't forget to stamp your park passport!See more..
STAFFED FROM MAY to OCTOBER Chamberlain's Lewis & Clark Welcome Center is so much more than a rest stop. Beautiful walking paths and shaded picnic areas surround the one-of-a-kind Dignity: of Earth & Sky statue. Inside, you'll find interactive Lewis & Clark exhibits and a life-size keelboat! Chat with a friendly travel counselor, pick up brochures, and find up-to-date road and weather information.See more..
It is quite unfortunate that the reviewer below gave such a bad review for Deadwood based on the fact that she is disabled. It isn't quite fair to knock the whole HISTORIC attraction because it wasn't designed for scooters when the town was built over a hundred years ago. I can certainly understand the disappointment but so many people in Deadwood depend on the tourist money for their livelihood. It would be more fair to leave an honest disappointed review without being so slanted. Our experience was great. The shop owners, historians, and actors seem to love their city and know a lot about it. People were very nice to our son. The Visitor Bureau staff were very helpful and pleasant. Deadwood is a historic town and it was so much fun visiting. We are grateful for this lifetime memory for our family.See more..
A visitors center at the base of Crazy Horse Memorial with short films honoring Native Americans.See more..
4.5Custer State Park Visitor Center(65 reviews) - Great visitor’s center for the park Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
This stop has plenty of parking, Great displays, friendly staff, clearn restrooms and is COVID compliant. One of the displays is a 3d relief map of the park. There is also a movie to explain more about the park. I would recommend this stop before you go into the park to give you a better understanding of what sites that the park offers.See more..
4.5Deadwood Welcome Center(57 reviews) - Very Helpful Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Visitor Centers
We had limited time in Deadwood as we were just passing through. First, the lady at the welcome center gave us a map and marked out things to see while in town, as well as waterfall trails in Spearfish Canyon. The center, located in an 1897 train depot, also had a few historical exhibits we found interesting. It's just a block from the historical area and offers clean restrooms.See more..
We made Hill City by auto and restored stream train from Keystone. What a great ride through the pass, visit and tour of the winery. A great way to spend a half day in the heart of the Black Hills.See more..
Very knowledgeable and friendly staff to answer your questions. Lots of tips about local attractions. Stop in to get the full scoop.See more..
5.0Wilder Welcome Center(19 reviews) - This was the best think about my visit to De Smet - don't miss this! Spent 1-2 hours Visitor Centers
Open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm. We provide visitor information on local attractions, lodging, and restaurants. Guided Prarie bus tours also available.See more..
Mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, fly fishing or just relaxing. You pick the adventure and Spearfish will provide it. We have something for all ages and skill levels. Located in the northern Black Hills between Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Devils Tower National Monument, Spearfish give you easy access to miles of easy, moderate and strenusous walking, hiking and biking trails-all wSee more..
people were very helpful and very nice to talk to loved the building. Nice scenic water fall view and water flowing nearby.See more..
4.0Lewis and Clark Visitor Center(12 reviews) - Very nice visitors Center run by the Corps of Engineers Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Visitor Centers
The center blend the history of the Lewis & Clark Expedition with the modern era of dam building and everything in between. Free and with many quality exhibits for all ages.See more..
4.5Visitor Information Center(10 reviews) - First stop. Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. THE VISITORS CENTER WILL REOPEN IN MAY. Tucked deep away in the breathtaking Black Hills, Keystone, South Dakota is the perfect destination for travelers looking for fun and adventure. Boasting a plethora of outdoor adventures, opportunities to learn about our country's rich history, and family-friendly attractions, the Keystone area offers excitement around every corner for those of all ages. Located right in the center of the Black Hills, and featuring world-class hotels and restaurants, Keystone is the perfect home-base for your vacation, located within an easy scenic drive to national monuments such as Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial. Make your first stop our Visitors Information Center and allow us to fine-tune your visit.See more..
4.5Historic 1914 C&NW RR Depot Museum & Visitor Center(9 reviews) - Classy station Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers • History Museums This is one of the most beautiful places for hundreds of miles around. They have a great history of the local county plus plenty of tourist items!See more..
The people at the place was nice and helpful with information about the park, rangers’ activities and some history of the place. The place is small and a bit hard to find.See more..
Lakota art and culture on display at the visitor center. Reservation brochures and information available. Guided tours of the reservation by request. Step on guides, tour guides and hunting guides available.See more..
5.0Mitchell Visitor Information Center(3 reviews) - Very friendly and helpful! Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers I stopped in to get a map for a friend who was visiting. The staff helped right away. The also gave me other information on the state.See more..
Stop by our office to get information on hotels, restaurants and other scenic attractions in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota. We're your first stop traveling south and your last stop traveling north.See more..
The visitor center is informative, there are some exhibit, a museum, and it has a theater, you can see the movie about the Mt. Rushmore. You can view the 4 president heads through the glass window of the visitor center, of course you can go out to see them as well. kids can get ranger book and ranger badge when finished the requirement in the book. There is also a gift shop, we also bough something inside.See more..
3.0New Effington Information Center(1 review) - Great Place To Stop Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers We stopped at this South Dakota information center as we traveled south and left North Dakota. This information center is staffed during the day and the people there are very helpful. A great place to look at the weather radar - which was great on the day we were traveling and racing to avoid storms. Clean restrooms, vending machines, brochures, etc. are all available. They also sell South Dakota t-shirts, and other souvenirs. This is a nice place to stop and take a break from the road. No need to worry about losing time on the road - the speed limit on I-29, in South Dakota, is 80 MPH.See more..
This is a new visitor center and we'll worth the stop. It has nice restrooms and some very good exhibits. It has some nice walking trails to stretch your legs as well. Very worthwhile visiting this center.See more..
Vermillion Welcome Center(0 review) Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers The Vermillion Welcome Center, which locals lovingly refer to as The Homestead, is a great places to rest or stretch your legs. From May to October, you can speak with one of our friendly travel counselors, pick up brochures and find up-to-date road and weather information. And, don't miss out on the photo op with our Mt. Rushmore statues inside!See more..
Valley Springs Welcome Center(0 review) Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers The Valley Springs Welcome Center is your first stop as you enter South Dakota on I-90 West. It is a beautiful stop to rest or stretch your legs, but offers so much more to travelers than that. Come speak with a friendly travel counselor, pick up brochures and find up-to-date road and weather information. And, don't miss out on the photo op with our Mt. Rushmore statues inside!See more..
Spearfish Welcome Center(0 review) Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers The Spearfish Welcome Center is your first stop as you enter South Dakota on I-90 East. It has a stunning view of the Northern Black Hills and is a great stop to rest or stretch your legs, but offers so much more to travelers than that. Come speak with a friendly travel counselor, pick up brochures and find up-to-date road and weather information. Can't wait to see you soon!See more..
