Best 38 things to do in Hill City, SD

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

Buckaroo pony ride for ages 3–7 with a wrangler lead-around

Cruise beneath a rear-half canopy on a 60 HP pontoon

Cruise the lake in a 60 HP pontoon with a shaded canopy

Cruise the water on a 150 HP pontoon with life jackets and shade included

Paddle 16 miles of Lake Pactola shoreline at your own pace

A shaded pontoon escape with optional tube towing

Explore the water on a shaded pontoon with optional tube towing

Cruise under a rear canopy with life jackets included and tube towing available

See North American mammals from the comfort of your own vehicle

Explore an indoor jungle with crocodiles, dragons, and giant tortoises

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

Free-wheel through a buffalo herd and take aim at more than 40 targets

Choose your Spearfish Canyon hike route, with lunch and water included

Private day at the Adventure Park plus a light Black Hills hike

See Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse with a guide, plus scenic Black Hills drives

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