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Hot Springs Attractions

The little town of Hot Springs, in the south of the Black Hills, has long been a popular tourist resort thanks to the mineral springs, whose qualities were already known to the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians. The springs now supply Evans Plunge, the world's largest natural warm-water indoor pool.

Hot Springs hit the international headlines in 1974, when during building operations on the outskirts of the town the remains of mammoths were found. Some 26,000 years ago it lay on the edge of a steep-sided sinkhole some 80 ft deep filled with water from a hot spring, whose luxuriant vegetation, even during the Ice Age, attracted the mammoths that lived in this region. Many of these heavy creatures, standing up to 13 ft high, tumbled over the edge of the hole or sank into the soft soil. Painstaking work on the site has brought to light the remains of some four dozen Columbus mammoths. These and other finds are on display.
Mammoth Site
The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs features a large number of Columbian mammoth bones. The site is approximately 26,000 years old and thought to be a sinkhole that was fed by a nearby springs. Guided tours show visitors the site and explain the process of excavation.
Address
The Mammoth Site
1800 US 18 Bypass, Box 692
Hot Springs, SD 57747-0692
United States
Phone 1 (605) 745-6017
Fax 1 (605) 745-3038
Hours
March 1 to May 14
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
May 15 to August 15
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
August 16 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
September 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to February 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0011:00
Close15:3015:3015:3015:3015:3015:3015:30
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cost
Adult$ 8.00
Senior over 60$ 7.50
Child 12 & under$ 6.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Picture of Wind Cave National Park
Read More Wind Cave National Park
Wind Cave National Park contains one of the largest karstic cave systems ever found. Much of the beauty of the park lies above ground, where bison roam freely.
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary is home to herds of wild horses and foals, where they are allowed to run free. Guided bus tours are available.
Address
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
Box 998
Hot Springs, SD 57747-0998
United States
Phone 1 (605) 745-5955
Fax 1 (605) 745-4339
Tips
Call or visit website for tour times.
Facilities
Gift shop
Evans Plunge
Evans Plunge in Hot Springs was established in 1890 to make use of the natural mineral springs in the area. An indoor pool, outdoor pool and waterslides are available.
Hours
March 2 to May 29
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:0010:0013:00
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
May 30 to August 16
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:0010:0010:00
Close21:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:00
August 17 to September 5
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:0010:0010:00
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
September 6 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:0010:0010:00
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
October 1 to March 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:00Closed8:00Closed8:008:00Closed
Close19:00 19:00 19:0019:00
Cost
Adult$ 11.00
Child 3-12$ 9.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
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