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Visiting Rapid City / Badlands / Mt Rushmore

Rapid City, the Black Hills and Badlands National Park make up the southwest corner of South Dakota, where Mount Rushmore draws throngs of visitors. Rich in history, the region also includes Wounded Knee, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial. Also famous for the town of Sturgis, which hosts the annual summer Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Deadwood, west of Sturgis, has a colorful past - Wild Bill Hickok was murdered, and is buried in town. He is buried in Deadwood's Mount Moriah Cemetery along with Calamity Jane, the famous frontierswoman and friend to Wild Bill.

While the Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Marathon are in limbo, the new Run Crazy Horse Marathon and Half Marathon will hold its inaugural race in 2010. The Marathon, which also includes a five person Marathon Relay, will be run October 3rd. The race starts at the Crazy Horse Visitor Center, and finishes in downtown Hill City. Come get some exercise and support the first Run Crazy Horse Marathon and Half Marathon.

Best Western Hotels of South Dakota offer lodging in both Custer and Hill City. The Best Western Golden Spike Inn and Suites in Hill City is ideal for marathon runners. Located in the heart of Hill City it is convenient to all the area's attractions. It is also pet friendly, so no need to leave the dog home. The Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn in Custer is close to the start of the Run Crazy Horse Marathon. Bring the kids, they will love the put-put golf and Flintstone's Theme Park nearby.

The great South Dakota Buffalo Roundup is a fall tradition in Custer State Park. The end of September, bring family and friends to watch as the nearly 1,500 buffalo are rounded up for sorting, branding, vaccinations and culling for the fall sale. An amazing sight to see, as riders on horseback and crews in pickups maneuver the herds into corrals and complete the work. November 20, 2010 is the Fall Buffalo Auction at Custer State Park, which is held to limit the herd size and ensure adequate rangeland for the existing animals.

The Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Rapid City hosts the 2010 Lakota Dakota Nakota Lanuage Summit November 18th through the 20th, 2010. The summit is a gathering of educators from all Native American tribes in the region, with a goal of teaching or learning a Native language. The mission - “Uniting the Seven Council Fires to Save the Language” will be underscored in a variety of speakers, breakout sessions and entertainment.

Halloween fanatics don't miss Deadweird, the annual costume contest in Deadwood. Held October 30, 2010, get your best costume ready, there were $5,000 in prizes donated last year. Look for fun all over historic Deadwood, you will surely find a haunted house, kids activities and a lot to do. The Best Western Hickok House in Deadwood is ideal for accommodations. Although the city is the final resting place of the Hotel's namesake - Wild Bill Hickok, his ghost has not been seen on the property. Have a great night's sleep on Halloween!


Rapid City / Badlands / Mt Rushmore Events

Updated 08/23/2010

September 2010

September 17 - 18, 2010
Deadwood Jam

in Deadwood.

September 10 - 11, 2010
Dakota Polka Festival

Two bands, Top Notchmen from Wisconsin and White Rose Band from Fargo, alternating each hour and playing a wide variety of music. In Rapid City.

September 17 - 19, 2010
Fall Heritage Festival

at the Allen Ranch & Chautauqua Park in Hot Springs.

September 27, 2010
South Dakota Roundup

Watch as the nearly 1,500 buffalo are rounded up for sorting branding vaccinations and culling for the fall sale. In Custer State Park.

October 2010

October 1 - 2, 2010
Oktoberfest

in Deadwood.

October 30, 2010
Deadweird

Annual costume contest in Deadwood.

October 2, 2010
2nd Annual Pumpkin Festival

Giant pumpkins, pumpkin carving, art, competitions, kid's costume park, pumpkin pie contest and pumpkin patch. In Rapid City.

October 8 - 10, 2010
24th Annual Black Hills Pow Wow

Share this cultural celebration in the sacred Black Hills of the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota nations at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

October 2010

October 3, 2010
Inagural Run Crazy Horse

From Crazy Horse Memorial to Downtown Hill City.

November 2010

November 13 - 14, 2010
Black Hills Harley Davidson Scratch Classic

At the Meadowood Lanes in Rapid City.

November 13, 2010
Martial Arts Championship

Competition begins at 10am at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - Lacroix Hall, in Rapid City.

November 20, 2010
Fall Buffalo Auction

An annual event held to ensure adequate rangeland for the existing herd. In Custer State Park.

November 18 - 20, 2010
2010 Lakota Dakota Nakota Lanuage Summit

A gathering of educators from all Native American tribes in the region with a goal of teaching or learning a Native language. In Rapid City.

December 2010

December 10 - 11, 2010
Rapid City Invitational Wrestling Tournament

At the Rushmore Civic Center in Rapid City.

December 31, 2010
New Year's Eve with the BH Symphony

The Black Hills Symphony performs at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City.

January 2011

January 27 - February 5, 2011
Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo

Rapid City’s largest event featuring 10 breeds of cattle and a variety of activities.

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Rapid City / Badlands / Mt Rushmore

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
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310 W Mount Rushmore Road, Custer South Dakota

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