See For Yourself Why Hill City Is The Most Creative Town In South Dakota

If you either hail from the Mount Rushmore State or know someone who does, you know that South Dakotans are some of the most creative folks you will ever meet. Think about it: where else but South Dakota will you find gigantic rock carvings, the innovative hot beef sandwich, and a palace made of corn? For further proof that South Dakota is downright creative, check out the colorful town of Hill City:

Located in the “Heart of the Black Hills,” Hill City is close to all of SoDak’s biggest attractions, but is worth visiting on its own. 

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Established in 1876 as the first Black Hills gold settlement, Hill City managed to remain both relevant and popular despite its local mines drying up generations ago, and now boasts one of the best art scenes in the Midwest. 

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If you love the arts or consider yourself to be a creative at heart, you will never run out of things to see and do around Hill City, beginning with special events like the annual Sculpture in the Hills, Black Hills Film Festival, and the Hill City Quilt Show.

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In addition to these highly-anticipated annual events, Hill City is home to such mainstay attractions as year-round public art displays, museums, and even the world-renowned Warrior’s Work & Ben West Gallery (pictured).

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To learn more about Hill City and its impressive art scene, please visit the Hill City Arts Council’s website.

Hill City Arts Council Facebook

As if the arts scene was not reason enough to visit, Hill City is also home to many other can’t-miss attractions, like a delicious food scene, locally-owned boutiques, and easy access to outdoor recreation. 

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Please note: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, several annual events have been either canceled or postponed, so please visit the Art Council’s website or call (605) 574-2810 before you go.

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Do you have a favorite place in SoDak (Hill City or otherwise) that you would like to see featured on Only in South Dakota? Nominate it here! For even more fun around Hill City, check out This Old Fashioned Restaurant In The South Dakota Hills Will Take You Back To Simpler Times.

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Located in the “Heart of the Black Hills,” Hill City is close to all of SoDak’s biggest attractions, but is worth visiting on its own. 

Flickr/jimmers54

Established in 1876 as the first Black Hills gold settlement, Hill City managed to remain both relevant and popular despite its local mines drying up generations ago, and now boasts one of the best art scenes in the Midwest. 

Flickr/J Troup

If you love the arts or consider yourself to be a creative at heart, you will never run out of things to see and do around Hill City, beginning with special events like the annual Sculpture in the Hills, Black Hills Film Festival, and the Hill City Quilt Show.

Facebook/Hill City Arts Council

In addition to these highly-anticipated annual events, Hill City is home to such mainstay attractions as year-round public art displays, museums, and even the world-renowned Warrior’s Work & Ben West Gallery (pictured).

Warrior’s Work & Ben West Gallery Facebook

To learn more about Hill City and its impressive art scene, please visit the Hill City Arts Council’s website.

Hill City Arts Council Facebook

As if the arts scene was not reason enough to visit, Hill City is also home to many other can’t-miss attractions, like a delicious food scene, locally-owned boutiques, and easy access to outdoor recreation. 

Flickr/Geoff

Please note: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, several annual events have been either canceled or postponed, so please visit the Art Council’s website or call (605) 574-2810 before you go.

Hill City Arts Council Facebook

Do you have a favorite place in SoDak (Hill City or otherwise) that you would like to see featured on Only in South Dakota? Nominate it here! For even more fun around Hill City, check out This Old Fashioned Restaurant In The South Dakota Hills Will Take You Back To Simpler Times.

Flickr/jimmers54

Flickr/J Troup

Facebook/Hill City Arts Council

Warrior’s Work & Ben West Gallery Facebook

Hill City Arts Council Facebook

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