We went horseback riding at High Country. Such a great experience and really kind staff. Went…read morethrough the black hills on horses with a really attentive and thoughtful guide. If we are ever back in the area, we will be sure to visit again

wonderful staff! gentle horses! loved trail riding here. will return on our next trip.read more

We had spent the morning observing bison in the southern part of the park, and we were getting…read morehungry. We were in the vicinity of the Blue Bell Lodge, so decided to give it a try. We were driving a rental car, that had a wonky license plate that was hanging on by one screw. As we walked in the restaurant manager had noticed our license plate, and offered to help us fix it when we were finished. He then sat us in a partially full dining room, which is beautifully decorated. I went with the bison chili, and it was super tasty! For me, it was a little bit on the spicy side, but I know for a lot of people they would love it that way. I asked for a side of cornbread, as I had just ordered a cup of the chili, not the main chili meal, and they were very gracious and brought one out. The cornbread was also super delicious! As we finished our meal, it had started to rain. The manager stood by his offer to help us with the license plate, and met us just up the road a bit at a place where the maintenance supervisor's truck was located so that he could get us a zip tie to fix our license plate. It was such a nice gesture, and we appreciated that he went out of his way to help us. We would highly recommend the Blue Bell Lodge!

Very good food. Nice portions. Great atmosphere and decor. We were there for lunch and the…read moreservice was a little slow (hence the 4 stars).

Very friendly staff and cute clean rooms. We stayed in a studio cabin. Small but perfect for our…read moreneeds. Nice and quiet and plenty of walking and hiking trails. Manager was very helpful with suggestions for dining and other activities. We'd stay here again.

Stayed in the motel and it was great. Right on the…read moretrout-filled Canyon Lake. Room was neat and clean with comfy beds. Even had a two burner stove! Fridge was nice and there are propane grills outside if you'd like to cook. Very friendly staff, I loved it here.

A MILLION STARS‼‼ What a treasure. The location is absolutely perfect - rustic, peaceful, and…read morebeautiful. The owners are so kind, and the made from scratch gourmet breakfasts + coffee (actually roasted in the dining room) were an amazing way to start the day. So grateful for the entire experience, can't wait to go back!!

My partner and I spent three wonderful nights at Hisega Lodge while exploring the Rapid City area…read more We were immediately impressed with the location, as the historic lodge is nestled next to a creek in the hills. From the moment we arrived, we were shown nothing but kindness and hospitality from the operators Tara and Mike. The welcoming environment of this place extends into every nook and cranny. Guests can access free microwave popcorn, sodas, ice, and coffee, and can access the main lodge at anytime and sit on the couches or read in the library area. There is wifi accessible and our room came with a tv that included access to a variety of apps, including Netflix. We were fortunate enough to bunk in a family suite and it is perfectly suited for a group of people that are looking for a home-away-from-home feel. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and open-concept kitchen and living area, it really felt like we had our own apartment here. The kitchen and bathrooms are thoughtfully stocked with travel-sized toiletries and condiments, and there are plenty of dishes and cookware to utilize. There would be no need to worry about cooking in the morning, however, because breakfast is prepared and delicious! Every morning was plenty to fill me up for hours, and the variety and quality of food was really exceptional. It is served at a communal table, so everyone at the lodge eats together. This turned out to be the most pleasant surprise, as we began establishing friendships and connections with other people. Between the friendly staff, the beautiful location, and the impressive breakfast, Hisega Lodge went far and above my expectations. I intend to recommend this place to anyone who is looking to stay in the Rapid City area.

We stayed at Summer Creek Inn in June and loved it! The place is beautiful, the room was so nicely…read moredecorated and the linens and bed were so comfortable! The grounds are so lush and they have an amazing waterfall that is so soothing! It's obvious they spend a great amount of time keeping everything so lovely! The homemade breakfasts were AMAZING, so delicious! Nancy is a great cook! We also enjoyed talking with the others guests at breakfast. We found the owners Nancy and Dan to be very friendly, knowledgeable and very engaging! If we make it back to the area we will make sure we stay with them again!

Host and hostess are special and very accommodating. The premises are comfortable and clean. We…read morereally enjoyed our stay and the breakfasts. Well worth the visit.

A MUST STAY!!! Everything from cleanliness to most friendliest hospitality I've ever experienced…read more Anne was so welcoming when we arrived at SHADY REST, it was like meeting up with a good friend after years apart. She gave us the run down on best places to eat and things to do, which was very helpful. The Cabin was located walking distance from Main St. We actually drove up to Hill City, Keystone & Deadwood to visit for the day and later that eve came back through Custer without reservations for second night, called Anne at SR and she was happy to arrange a cabin for us within minutes of our arrival. Highly recommend staying here with great rate to boot. We enjoyed our stay very much in Custer. Can't wait to go back!! and of course stay at SHADY REST MOTEL/Cabins!! Thanks again Anne&John and GOD BLESS!

Sadly, we must leave. Anne and her husband were very personable, and wanted to ensure my fiancee…read moreand I had a wonderful stay. They succeeded. The cabin itself is cozy with cable tv, Wi-Fi, a small kitchen area, and a porch swing....and a Jacuzzi. Anne was always ready to make honest suggestions where to go, and she was always right. We asked if there was an ice machine, she said no, but brought us back a tub of ice from her own kitchen. The location is near everything you are wanting to visit in South Dakota. Highly recommend you stay here if travelling through, as you feel nestled in the woods, yet still part of civilization, and amazing customer service

Visiting this Elks Lodge from the South San Francisco Elks Lodge #2091. Great hospitality and the…read moreservice was great at the bar. Took a tour of the facilities and they have lots of things to do. Darts, slots, pool tables, TV's, cards, the list goes on. There is a very nice golf course on site. It is one of the few lodges that is open to the public, in addition to Elks Members. They have 10 RV spots with water/electric hookups for members only. I'd highly recommend fellow Elk's to stop by if you're in the area.

I've been to the Elks club many times especially on a Sunday for their Sunday brunch or if they had…read moreEaster Sunday or another holiday we've gone there as well. The food has always been excellent and my dad used to be a 36 year member of the club so that's another reason why we were at the club a lot I highly recommend them.

Fantastic community serving restaurant model. I brought my family and all 7 of us enjoyed our food…read more There were several gluten free lunch options. I had a gf teriyaki bowl that was good. The coffee was excellent.

I love this! A restaurant that really cares about the community. Plus the food is really good…read more We got two flights of soup, the special sandwich and an order of blueberry pancakes for the kids. All was delicious and the kids devoured their pancakes. Plus they sell these free meal tokens for $10 each. I picked up a couple to keep on me in the idea to help a panhandler instead of cash.