Things to Do in Near Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hill City-Mt. Rushmore Area

7,242-ft Harney Peak was considered the center of the world by the Lakota. Today, guests of our Hill City, South Dakota lodging near Mt. Rushmore head to Sylvan Lake to hike the three-mile trail up to the peak for the breathtaking views of four states.

South Dakota may be most famous for the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial, but the world's largest sculpture, Crazy Horse Memorial, is a close second. Both of the massive works of art sculpted from the granite bedrock offer inspiration to visitors.

The world's second-longest cave, Jewel Cave, offers mysterious beauty just a few miles south of our Hill City, South Dakota lodging. Near Mt. Rushmore, the Black Hills are home to many caves that offer breathtaking underground formations and cool tours.

Try a taste of South Dakota at Prairie Berry Winery with their fruit and honey wines. For authentic German cuisine, head to the historic Alpine Inn for lunch in Hill City. Their streamlined dinner menu is a filet mignon entree and scrumptious desserts.