Black Hills Honeymoon Vacations

The Black Hills has many scenic drives to enjoy.

South Dakota's Black Hills has five national parks, beautiful scenic drives, a variety of wildlife, great sport fishing and almost unparalleled views of the stars. The destination makes a great honeymoon spot for the couple who loves to be surrounded by nature at its best. An oasis of a vacation spot, the Black Hills also offers many romantic hideaways for you and your sweetheart.

Custer Mansion Bed and Breakfast

Custer Mansion Bed and Breakfast serves "overnight" French toast to its hungry guests.

The Custer Mansion Bed and Breakfast is recommended by "Bon Appetit" magazine and is a great setting for a Black Hills honeymoon. This bed and breakfast offers five different rooms, though the Shenandoah is perhaps the best room for a romantic stay. It is equipped with a Jacuzzi tub, television, queen-size bed and a great view of the inn's gardens below. The decor is peaceful and romantic. In the morning, a delicious home-cooked breakfast is served in the dining room (broiled grapefruit, poached pears and "overnight" French toast are a few examples of menu offerings). Rates vary depending on the season.

Custer Mansion Bed & Breakfast
35 Centennial Drive
Custer, SD 57730
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custermansionbb.com

Bullock Hotel

Go to the historic Bullock Hotel in Deadwood to see if you catch a glimpse of Seth.

With the Black Hills as its backdrop, the Bullock Hotel in Deadwood is a great honeymoon site for brave couples. Deadwood's first Sheriff, Seth Bullock, supposedly haunts this beautiful hotel, now restored to its original Victorian decor. Many visitors have claimed to have seen, heard and felt the ghost of Seth in the hallways and in the guest rooms. Ask the staff for the most haunted room in the hotel for an unusual and memorable honeymoon. The hotel is a monument to the past, updated with modern amenities for comfort. Couples who enjoy playing can indulge in 24-hour gaming; breakfast and brunch is served in the on-site Bully's Bar. Rates vary.

Bullock Hotel
633 Main St., Historic Deadwood
South Dakota 57732
1-800-336-1876
historicbullock.com

Mount Rushmore

Experience this majestic mountain carving on your honeymoon.

The Mount Rushmore national monument in the Black Hills is a grand sculpture featuring the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Though you've seen it in books, seeing this world-renowned landmark in person is an experience worth the drive. The world's grandest mountain carving, the 60-foot high faces, 500 feet up, peer out and over a majestic setting of pine, spruce, birch and aspen in the pure mountain air.

Mount Rushmore
23 miles SW of Rapid City on Highway 16
Western South Dakota
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Blue Sky Salon & Day Spa

After an outdoor adventure in the Black Hills, treat yourself and your partner to a massage.

After a long day of hiking through the Black Hills or staring at stone faces, newlyweds should take some time for relaxation. Get pampered at the Blue Sky Salon & Day Spa in Rapid City. Choose a package with a massage, pedi/mani and snack or a Swedish massage, facial and a body wrap. There are numerous packages to choose from, and their prices are reasonable. Check their website for current prices and specials.

Blue Sky Salon and Day Spa
2415 Mt. Rushmore Road
Rapid City, SD 57701
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blueskysalonandspa.com

Deadwood Social Club

Eat against the backdrop of live music at the Deadwood Social Club.

The Deadwood Social Club is the perfect romantic restaurant for celebrating your new bond. Eat some of the finest pasta dishes in the Black Hills to the pleasant sounds of live jazz and blues. According to Frommer's, the Deadwood Social Club also has one of the finest wine selections in the region. Deadwood Social Club won an Award of Excellence from "Wine Spectator" magazine. Prices are generally more expensive than other nearby eateries, and they accept Mastercard, Visa and American Express.

The Deadwood Social Club
657 Main Street
Deadwood, SD 57732
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deadwood.org/OfficialGuide/Restaurants/DeadwoodSocialClub/Index.cfm

References

• The Black Hills: Homepage
• Bullock Properties: Historic Bullock
• Travel South Dakota: Mount Rushmore

Resources

• Blue Sky Salon and Day Spa: Homepage