Check Out the Central States Fair Happening Soon in Mount Rushmore!
Starting August 19, the Central States Fair will be taking place in Rapid City, South Dakota, just 24 miles from Mount Rushmore. The fair doesn’t end until August 28, so you have plenty of time to see what it’s all about. There’s going to be racing, concerts, rodeos, and more! You can get a pass and ride all the heart-stopping thrill rides, or pig out on corn dogs, funnel cakes, and other classic fair foods. You don’t want to miss this incredible event and you’ll want more than one day to experience everything here, so make your reservations for a stay in a Greater Mount Rushmore hotel and while you’re at it think about adding some more fun to the trip with these outstanding activities!
The Old West is alive again with the Flying T Chuckwagon Supper and Show, making your Mount Rushmore experience better than ever. You’ll enjoy a show filled with fantastic performers and country entertainment combined with a cowboy feast that includes grilled chicken, roast beef, and more.
Add to your Greater Mount Rushmore vacation with a time at Holy Terror Mini Golf in Keystone, SD. Eighteen crazy holes of miniature golf await you amidst pine trees, beautiful slopes, running streams and all the other golf hazards. You’ll feel as though you’re in a golf course built around a South Dakota gold mine. Sounds like a lot of fun!
For future scientists, dinosaur fanatics, and those simply looking for something larger than life, the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs is a must see attraction. Home to an actual paleontology lab and dig site, the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs will show you what it really takes to unearth the mysterious of our past, as well as provide in depth information on the powerful mammoth. From the dig site to the museum exhibit, you’ll experience the full range of what it takes to bring the past back to life.
Holy Terror Days Bring Old West Fun to Mount Rushmore
If you’re looking for a great time filled with Old West traditions and excitement, come on down to Keystone, SD for Holy Terror Days. Holy Terror Days offers guests three whole days of fun activities like an authentic chuckwagon BBQ, history reenactments, family country street dance, and other great entertainment. Everyone can join in the fun from September 10th to the 12th in downtown Keystone for a vacation experience they will treasure for years to come!
For more Old West fun, check out Big Thunder Gold Mine in Keystone, SD. This gold mine is one of the few authentic gold mines left in the area and offers you the chance to learn what it was like to be a gold miner during the legendary gold rush era. You will tour part of the mine while your guide tells you about the people who worked there and the feeling of the times. You will even get the option to pan for gold with this mining adventure.
Don’t end your Old West experience at the mines. You can get more western traditions and fun with the Flying T Chuckwagon Supper and Show. This exciting show will give you an authentic chuckwagon experience combined with comedy and music that is appropriate for your whole family. Sing along with the cowboys and enjoy a delicious meal of barbecue roast beef, grilled chicken, and other southern favorites. It’s an evening of western entertainment that will take you back to a simpler time.
Visit Mt Rushmore Attractions Your Kids Will Love
Although the fantastic historical attractions in Mt Rushmore are appealing to many visitors, they are not always able to keep the interest of children. Although one day your children may appreciate the history in Mt Rushmore, you can take them to activities that kids of all age will have fun at to make sure that everyone is entertained during your vacation.
At the Holy Terror Mini Golf attraction in Keystone, Colorado, you and your family can enjoy an afternoon of fun while testing your putt-putting skills. This course was named after the last active gold mine in Keystone and features 18 fun and interactive holes. While you go through the gold-mine themed course, you can also enjoy the beauty of the area. This attraction is located at the Presidential Wax Museum, so you can also fit in some history during your visit if you want.
For a historical attraction that is also really fun, check out the Big Thunder Gold Mine. Kids of all ages will love trying their hand at striking it rich panning for gold. At the Big Thunder Gold Mine, you can enjoy a tour of the mine as well as pan for gold, as well as visit a museum. You are guaranteed to find gold during the panning experience, so everyone will have a shiny piece of South Dakota to take home with them.
Flying T Chuckwagon Supper and Show
What better way to end a day of fun activities than with an interactive cowboy-style supper? At the Flying T Chuckwagon Supper and Show, you and your family can enjoy an Old West meal complete with a barbecue feast and singing around the campfire. While you enjoy a meal with buffalo, chicken, or roast beef, you and your family can enjoy a stage show with the Flying T Wranglers. This unique dinner show is sure to please even your pickiest eater and provide an evening your family will not soon forget!
