Things to do & places to visit in Sturgis, South Dakota, United States

Sturgis city in South Dakota, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 5:57.

Top things to do (24)

Top places to visit (27 attractions)

5.0 Black Hills Above and Beyond Tours (176 reviews)
- Best day ever
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Historical & Heritage Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Rj is amazing,besides the unreal knowladge he has of the area he was just a great guy!this full day tour went way beyond what we hoped for and rj made us laugh and feel like family from the minute he met us at the door( what an absolute value rj is to this tour)we met another couple(dee& jay) who after 1 day have made a great long lasting connection,thank you rj for being a real person who loves life & laughing.we would 200% recommend this tour to anyone ! Great tour/great guide/great day...thanks guys we will remember this day for ever ,glenn and lisa mitchell from new zealand See more..
5.0 Black Hill National Cemetery (50 reviews)
- National Cemetery
Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries

What a somber sight to see. I always get choked up when I see a cemetery of our national men and women’s burial place after serving our country. It reminds me of their sacrifice for our nation of their dedication to serve when neither I nor others do not. I’m passed the age here but even so. See more..
5.0 Prairie Emporium (11 reviews)
- Fun Gem of A Store!!
Antique Shops

We just had the most amazing shopping experience with Max! He gave us great deals and we had so much fun. We had some laughs and will definitely be back. This was more than shopping. It was an experience. Max shares the history of his unique items and his personality makes the trip to Sturgis worthwhile. See more..
5.0 EagleRider Sturgis (9 reviews)
- Great
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Motorcycle Tours • Gear Rentals

Our experience was excellent, became a new Eagle writer member after 55 years of riding and owning motorcycles I am slowing down and tired of riding to the destination now we’re motorhome in to the destination and looking forward to a long relationship with eagle rider Harley Davison rentals. The Sturgis South Dakota location is conveniently located at the Full throttle saloon in Sturgis. Plenty of Harley Davison‘s to choose from ;-) Thank you KEVIN ! See more..
5.0 Saab Heritage Car Museum (7 reviews)
- SAABsational Museum
Speciality Museums

This museum was a great find. Stumbled upon it during a multi-state road trip. Having owned Saabs, we thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Basically had a private tour by the 2 people who greeted us. They were extremely knowledgeable about each Saab in the museum and glady shared that knowledge. It was an amazing collection with several historic vehicles. Highly recommend you stop to visit. See more..
5.0 Fabric Junction Quilt Shop (5 reviews)
- Excellent service and fast shipping
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
I loved the variety of supplies I needed to do the vinyl mesh bags. Lots of colors of the mesh as well as coordinating webbing for the handle. There was one color of the webbing that turned out to be out of stock and they contacted me right away to let me know and to inquire if I wanted to substitute another color. Even with today's shipping delays I got my order within a few days. Along with their reasonable prices I'll be ordering from them again. Another big plus is all the tutorial videos they have. Excellent business and staff. See more..
5.0 Unique to antique (5 reviews)
- Unique to Antique
Antique Shops

Best antique store in the Black Hills! Lots of rare items. What a selection of great deals! Sterling silver, cast iron, toys, license plates, red wing pottery, cameras, rare prints, & lots of motorcycle memorabilia. Something unique & fair priced for everyone! Come pay us a visit. See more..
5.0 Boulder Canyon Golf Club (3 reviews)
- Wow! This place has changed!
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Golf Courses

Boulder Canyon Golf Club is one of the most popular golf courses in the Black Hills of South Dakota to locals and travelers alike. See more..
5.0 Just For Looks Boutique (1 review)
- Best shop in Hills
Speciality & Gift Shops

We are a boutique that specializes in unique clothing, gifts, home decor, and accessories. We carry size Small through 3X. If you’re looking for something different, we’re a nice change of pace from the souvenir shops and gift shops. See more..
5.0 Fort Meade National Cemetery (1 review)
- Carefuly Maintained
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Cemeteries

First established on September 24, 1878, by the surviving members of George Armstrong Custer's 7th Cavalry, not long after Fort Meade was constructed. It was named for General George Meade. It has been closed to new interments since the end of World War II. Fort Meade National Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1973. See more..
4.5 Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame (274 reviews)
- No Helmet Required
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums

Established in 2001, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is home to an ever-growing variety of motorcycles dating back to 1907. On display are a huge selection of American and metric bikes along with a wide variety of exhibits, photographs, memorabilia and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally history. A gift shop offers a wide variety of items ranging from motorcycle patches to fine jewelry and books. See more..
4.5 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (119 reviews)
- Awesome Experience
Sporting Events

In 2015, over one million bikers descend on the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota for the 75th anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – one of the largest events for motorcycle enthusiasts in the USA. For one week each August, this town becomes home to hundreds of thousands of bikers as they enjoy motocross events, drag races and scenic rides through the nearby Black Hills, or to Dakota landmarks like the Badlands or Mount Rushmore. Be warned: accommodation prices predictably skyrocket at this time of year (camping is popular) and the crowd can get a bit rowdy. But isn't that part of the fun? See more..
4.5 Belle Joli Winery Sparkling House (78 reviews)
- Staycation
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Local family-owned, Belle Joli’ offers still and sparkling wines of unparalleled quality. Arouse your senses and experience the exquisite flavors of our sparkling wine creations utilizing traditional champagne methods. Our state-of-the-art Sparkling House facility features an awe-inspiring outdoor patio that overlooks our 5 acre vineyard, bordering the majestic ponderosa pines of the rugged Black Hills of Sturgis. Visit us to experience the exquisite flavors and atmosphere. Platinum experience are available at 3pm daily with appointment. Your tour begins in our serene 5-acre vineyard of Frontenac vines. Your guide will share with you the history of the Belle Joli' Winery and the love and hard work that brought this local winery to fruition. Then, come inside to learn about how we produce high-quality sparkling wines using the Traditional Champagne Method while viewing the production room where it happens. Complete the tour with a wine tasting to truly ignite all of your senses. See more..
4.5 Old Fort Meade Museum (63 reviews)
- A Military Presence- History through Today
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums

From Indian Wars to the Civil War to today's VA Hospital, Ft. Meade in SD continues to maintain a valid military presence through history and still today. We learned so much during our visit to the Museum and are so glad we made this stop. We also visited the Ft. Meade Cemetery which reminded us of a small-sized Arlington. Amazing to see grave sites from the Indian Wars and those who served in the Calvary Armies. See more..
4.5 Dungeon Bar (15 reviews)
- Dungeon Visit
Bars & Clubs

Went during slow time. You walk down stairs below the street level. This was a basement room that was converted into the bar. It felt just like a dungeon. Dollars panties and bras hangers from ceilings walls covering bar etc. Bartenders were friendly and fast. Really enjoyed the visit and drinks. Hells Angels bar so show respect and I choose not to wear my vest. I had a short conversation with a member before entering the bar. He was courteous and well spoken. Fun place but behave! See more..
4.0 Full Throttle Saloon (218 reviews)
- Great experience
Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs

World's Largest Biker Bar is the number one blue collar biker bar in the United States. Everyone is welcome, but it's well known that factory workers, construction workers and any kind of guy who busts his butt and saves his money all year is gonna be welcome at the Throttle. We get about 15,000 people a night. They go through a lot of beer. We get two tractor trailers full of beer delivered every night of the rally. The beer companies know by now that there are so many motorcycles clogging the roads, they can't send trucks during the day, so they come after 3:00 AM, when the bars have closed. See more..
4.0 Akela Spa of Deadwood (45 reviews)
- A Total Relaxation Experience
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Spas

The amenities at this one-of-a-kind sanctuary 1-mile east of Deadwood (and 10 miles from Sturgis with a Sturgis address) on Hwy 14-A will put your mind and body at ease. Make time to enjoy the year-round co-ed outdoor relaxation area complete with hot tubs, steam sauna, sauna and firepit. Inspiration for the Akela Garden came from the deep western roots of the Black Hills of South Dakota. Blue skies, lush meadows, and native grasses provide the perfect backdrop for our dry sauna, housed in the Akela tipi. Embrace the unmistakable calm and peaceful serenity of the Black Hills while enjoying the far infrared sauna, hot tub, steam room, and fire pit lounge.Release your tension with one of our many massage and body treatment options. Enhance your inner beauty with our facials and wide array of salon services, including waxing, manicures, pedicures, and full service hair salon. Akela Spa is located 1 mile east of Deadwood and 10 miles from Sturgis. Legal address is Sturgis, SD See more..
4.0 Iron Horse Saloon (37 reviews)
- Great Sturgis Bar/Eats/Music/Viewing! Rockin' Music!
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

We invite you to join the BADDEST block party in the Black Hills. Our Sturgis, South Dakota location is more than 25,000 sprawling square feet of raucous, indoor, air-conditioned entertainment space with multiple dining options sure to please any size appetite. See more..
4.0 Loud American Roadhouse (16 reviews)
- Awesome! We'll be back!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs

Sunday night steak tips were delicious! They are a chicken fried-like steak tip, homemade and wonderful! The kids chicken nuggets and the fish and chips were also homemade and so good! See more..
4.0 Sturgis Wine Company (3 reviews)
- great place
Bars & Clubs
This is an interesting place. We were traveling thru and did not have a long time to visit, but what we saw was nice. See more..
4.0 Black Hills Dakota Distillery (1 review)
- Great stuff!
Spent 1-2 hours Distilleries

The Black Hills Dakota Distillery produces unique handcrafted spirits. We use South Dakota products to produce our award winning Sturgis Shine Moonshine. It's all natural and triple distilled. Made with SD barley, honey and mountain water. Take a tour and see a working artisan distillery. Try a taste of Sturgis Shine, Amber Shine, Rhuberry or Apple Bliss Moonshine. Call for tours and hours. See more..
3.0 Sturgis Tours-Day Trips (2 reviews)
- Ride with the locals bike run
Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Myself and my wife did the ride with the locals bike run on the first day. First off in my opinion they are not experienced riders, also it was very unorganized. They had us all meet in terms court parking lot, and people were constantly getting left behind because the leaders would blow through lights when the lights were yellow instead of stopping which in turn caused some who were in rear to catch the red light,,then instead of them pulling over they just kept going. They would switch lanes and go around other cars and bikes, it's like hello you do have other bikes that are on the run here. Then they did not keep to the original route, they took us to this bar that they knew the owners which was not on the route , I think they did that to make them money off us and to kiss up to them. Then they had us back tracking on the same road we already were on all because they wanted to stop at the bar there friends owned unreal. Then at the end we were all supposed to meet at a park down town which no one knew where it was at, so unorganized. People got lost because again the leader would blow through lights and others would get stuck at the red light. I have been riding for 30 years and this was by far the worst , unorganized, run I was ever on. What a waste of my time and money. See more..
3.0 Sturgis T-shirts and Gifts (1 review)
- Different than I thought
Speciality & Gift Shops
We were surprised, that not that many shops were open in Sturgis. The town was not what I expected at all, clean, small and pretty green (bc of all the rain they have had). This store was one of just a few that were open, Mostly Harley items and t-shirts, not much else. See more..
White Canvas Studio (0 review)
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Paint & Pottery Studios
A start to finish art studio that specializes in custom projects, offers art classes/activities, and sells locally crafted artwork. See more..
Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (0 review)
City Tours

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (0 review)
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Sunday worship services will be held at 10:00 AM The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that through Jesus Christ all humankind may enjoy eternal life with their families in God’s kingdom (see John 3:16). We also believe that we lived with God as spirits before we were born (see Romans 8:16) and that according to His plan of happiness we came to earth to receive physical bodies in order to learn and grow. We also believe that, through the work done in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, family relationships can last forever. In order to receive these blessings, we must seek to know and follow God’s will, as revealed by holy scriptures and living prophets, and live righteously. See more..
Sturgis Motocross Track at the Buffalo Chip (0 review)
Spent 2-3 hours Motorcycle Trails • Off-Road & ATV Trails
Sturgis Motocross track at the famous Buffalo Chip campground and powersports complex. Stop in at Sturgis Powersports to register. Track is open daily 8 am to 8 pm. Motocross, hill climb, hare scrambles, and more! See more..