Pennington County, SD

South Dakota

The Grand View Terrace with a view of Mount Rushmore.
A mountain with a large rock formation resembling a face, a clear sky, and a visible moon.
A mountain with carved faces, a clear blue sky, and a forested area with buildings at the base.
A rocky landscape with a group of mountain goats.
Mount Rushmore with four large granite faces of U.S. presidents.

Popular cities in Pennington County

Rapid City
Known for Hills, Monuments and Art
Serving as the Midwest’s gateway to outdoor adventure, this South Dakota city is also regarded as a hub of arts and culture.

Reasons to visit

  • Bear Country USA
  • Black Hills Caverns
  • Reptile Gardens
Keystone
Known for Shopping, Hills and Monuments
Come to Keystone and enjoy its monuments, mountain views, and horseback riding.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Rushmore
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures
Hill City
Known for Hills, Horseback riding and Shopping
Come to Hill City and enjoy its museums, horseback riding, and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • The Black Hills
  • 1880 Train
  • Horse Thief Lake
Wall
Known for Dining, Nature and Excursions
Love nature, dining out, and sightseeing? Get away to Wall!

Reasons to visit

  • Wall Drug
  • Pinnacles Entrance Badlands
  • Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Scenic
Check out the local area in Scenic—home to attractions like Badlands National Park and Notch Trail.
New Underwood
Venture to Ellsworth Air Force Base and South Dakota Air and Space Museum—just two of the sights around New Underwood.

Stay near popular Pennington County attractions