Located in the Moccasin Springs Mineral Spa, the Buffalo Dreamer Steakhouse is a great place for a special dinner – or midday meal, as they are also open for lunch during the high season. The chef always puts together a creative menu with flavors you’ve never thought to put together but somehow always delight your […]
Dinner and Drinks at Southern Hills Mercantile and Taproom
Summer 2022 brought a great new place to eat in Hot Springs: Southern Hills Mercantile and Taproom offers local beers and kombuchas on tap, with savory small plates and entrees to eat. The Mercantile is operated by the same owner as Buffalo Dreamer, and they’ve brought the same creativity to the Mercantile menu. Many local […]
Hot Air Balloon Festival on August 26-28
The seventh annual Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place August 26th-28th, with fun events scheduled at various locations around town. The balloons launch from the airport early (early!) on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and during the day you can walk inside a balloon at the Mammoth Site and enjoy kid zones, live music, […]
Car Show in Centennial Park on August 6th
The 17th Annual Show & Shine Car Show will be held on Saturday, August 6th, in Centennial Park. It’s free to walk around and see the drag cars, muscle cars, antique cars, motorcycles, and more, from 1-4 PM. Call 605-745-3313 for more information. Photo by Eve B. on Unsplash
Cascade Falls Swimming Hole
There are many ways to experience the water (warm or cold!) in the Hot Springs area, but Cascade Falls is one of the more unique, must-do options if you like off-the-beaten-path experiences. Located fifteen minutes south of Hot Springs on South Dakota Highway 71, Cascade Falls is a multi-level waterfall in Cascade Creek, which flows […]
Fall River County Pioneer Museum
If you love history, architecture, or antiques, the Fall River County Pioneer Museum in Hot Springs is a great way to spend an afternoon. Located in a former school, this four-story sandstone building has loads of history to explore: Each room (the former classrooms) has a different theme, such as general store, medicine, glassware, toys, […]
Parade, Car Show, Fireworks and More on July 4th
There’s lots to do in Hot Springs on the 4th of July: 5K, 10K, and mile race at 7-8:15 AM (Chautauqua Park) Parade at 10 AM (Downtown) HS Cruisers Car Show from 11 AM-3 PM (Centennial Park) Firequacker Duck Race at 1 PM (Centennial Park) Free Concert from 43rd Army Band at 6:30 (Mueller Civic […]
Duck Race on the River on July 4th
If you’re not ready to run a 5K or 10K yourself, why not race your rubber duck down Fall River instead? The annual Hot Springs Firequacker Duck Race takes place at 1 PM on July 4th: purchase your duck tickets for $5 each (or $20 for five) and see if your duck can be the […]