Hot Springs (South Dakota)

Hot Springs is a town in western South Dakota, of interest to the traveler as a jumping-off point for nearby Wind Cave National Park.

• 🌍 Mammoth Site & Museum, 1800 US 18 Bypass, ☏ +1 605 745-6017. An active dig site of Ice Age fossils. (updated Feb 2018)

• 🌍 Evans Plunge, 1145 North River St, ☏ +1 605 745-5165. A water park owned and operated by the City of Hot Springs, that claims to be "the oldest tourist attraction in the Black Hills". (updated Jan 2021)

• 🌍 Fall River Fibers, 631 North River St, ☏ +1 605 890-2750, fallriverfibers@yahoo.com. Tu-Sa 10:00AM-5:00PM. Yarn, spinning, weaving & fiber arts supplies. Lovely shop and helpful staff. They have local yarns and buffalo blends. Worth a stop for knitters. (updated Jan 2021)

• Mornin' Sunshine Coffee House & Gifts, 509 North River St., ☏ +1 605 745-5550. Terrific breakfast, baked goodies and coffee. Friendly. Art on the wall is for sale. Opens 7am daily, except Sunday opens at 8am. (updated Feb 2018)

• 🌍 Historic Log Cabin Motel, 500 Pacific Ave, ☏ +1 605 745-5166. 17 charming log cabins built on a hillside quad in 1929. Cabins are heated and of different sizes, ranging from 1-4 beds, with shower bathroom. Dog friendly. $85. (updated Feb 2018)