THINGS TO DO

Black Hills National Forest covers over a million acres of pristine wilderness, including part southwestern South Dakota. It's also home to the iconic Devil's Tower. Take a look at our article for more details.

With numerous horse trails and stables, the Hill City is a great place to enjoy horseback riding, whether your a beginning rider or an experienced one. Check out our article on horseback riding for more information.

Interested in exploring one of the longest caves in the world? Check out our guide to exploring Jewel Cave, with over 200 miles of explored passageways.

South Dakota has ATV trails scattered across the state, but some of the best places to go off-roading are right here near Hill City, SD. Many of these ATV trails are located in the Black Hills National Forest. There are also many ATV rentals in the Black Hills so you can enjoy off-roading without bringing your own vehicle.

Sheridan Lake is one of the most popular destinations to visit near Mount Rushmore and Rapid City, SD. Along with fishing, boating, swimming, and paddleboarding, you’ll find amazing trailheads and you’ll discover wildlife all around. Discover the fun that awaits you here at Sheridan Lake.

Black Elk Wilderness is one of the most remote and rugged areas in South Dakota. With few roads available to motorized vehicles, it's a great place to enjoy hiking, hunting, and fishing is relative peace and quiet. Take a look at this article for details.

Hill City and the surrounding areas have a number of excellent wineries. Most are close to Lantern Inn. We discuss a few of our favorites in this article.

Some of the best hikes in South Dakota are in Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. Check out this article for a few of our favorite hikes in the area.

Mount Rushmore is one of the best known attractions in the USA. And it's just 10 minutes away from Lantern Inn! Want to know more about this historic landmark? Check out our article for details.

As one of the top wildlife destinations in the world. Custer Park is a hidden gem in the black hills of South Dakota. Explore the best things to do in Custer!

The focus of the Museum's is memorabilia, rolling stock and items related to the dozens of railroad companies that have served South Dakota from 1872 to the current time.

There is stream that runs from Major Lake which you can be heard from rooms 11-16. The creek is home to many rainbow trout.

The George S. Mickelson Trail is a rail trail in the Black Hills region of South Dakota.