Keystone - A Mountain of Fun

Keystone is a pleasant city set in badlands area of South Dakota. Located just southwest of Rapid City and home to Mount Rushmore, Keystone is a charming little city in the heart of the Black Hills. Guests of the Best Western hotel in Keystone enjoy exploring the many historic sights. A former mining town, guests of the Best Western in Keystone enjoy visits to Mt. Rushmore, the iconic national landmark. Due to it's rich history in mining, the Black Hills Central Railroad was built in 1900. Today visitors can take a ride on the railroad which operates with a preserved steam locomotive. For a look at ancient history, be sure to visit the Badlands National Park, 244,000 acres of fossil beds and offers ranger-guided tours and programs. Keystone isn't all history and artifacts - the city has plenty of outdoor activities, too. Horse Thief Lake is just minutes to the west, and Custer State Park is off to the south - both featuring fishing and plenty of sights. If you're in town to visit Mt. Rushmore, or just passing through, make Keystone a travel must-see.