Keystone

The Black Hills National Forest is one of the most beautiful places in South Dakota, with towering granite cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, endless ponderosa pines, and roaming deer and elk. Here is also the tiny town of Keystone, which may be the most beautiful town in South Dakota. Keystone has a population of less than 350 people. Board the 1880 Train for a steam train tour of the Black Hills. This town, located just a few miles from the National Memorial, is rich in history and culture. Horse Thief Lake is located to the west of town. It's surrounded by granite boulders and tall conifers, and it's only two miles away from Mount Rushmore.

Originally a gold mining town, tourists now flock to Big Thunder Gold Mine for a tour. The tours include an informative history lesson that demonstrates the city's rich mining heritage, and they are a quick way to get an idea of what life was like in Keystone during its peak. You can also prospect for gold. Iron Mountain Road winds through town, leading to the tunnels where the rock on Mount Rushmore forms perfect frames for all four presidents. The National Presidential Wax Museum is also in this small South Dakota town, and it depicts all of the US presidents in scenes such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence.