Visited Black Hills Caverns this summer! This was the first of 2 caverns we visited while in South…read moreDakota! We made reservations months in advance but I think you can also show up the same day. Tour was great and felt nice and cool during the hot summer day! Well worth the visit!

On the way back from Mt. Rushmore, we decided to call and make a reservation for an "Adventure…read moretour". What you need to know: They have two tours: The Adventure Tour (1 hour) Crystal Tour (1/2 hour) One lady had mobility issues and a cane and they accommodated her on the Crystal tour and she was fine. There was one flight of stairs that she had to take twice but she took her time. There was also a newborn baby that I would not recommend - the baby kept crying and the parent had to end their tour. Kids were fine. Reservations: preferred but not required, last tour is close to 5pm, but call to check. Attire/Gear: I had on vans and no special gear and was fine but note, it's colder down there in the summer, and warmer in the winter. We went in August and it was about 55 degrees inside the cave. Lucky I brought a hoodie. Towards the end of the tour you have to get back up using stairs so you heat up quickly. Our tour guide Josh was fun and happily chatted with us - they feed off of your feedback! He also let us use their umbrellas to get back to our car since a storm had begun while we were in the cave. I recommend this tour for all ages so you can learn a little about the area and history of the cave!

A rollicking evening spent here was a highlight of our week in SD. Tourist trap? Nah, it's a…read moreworking museum with more than a modicum of authenticity. And, yes, you can jump in your personal wagon and giddyup over here without having to sign up for a bus tour (reservations are suggested, though). The set originally built for the movie "Dances With Wolves" is now a bunch of ramshackle shops that house historic displays and sell handcrafted items. Live demos show how these items were made in the olden days. Herman Jones, the octogenarian owner of Fort Hays, is the real thing. Do listen to his personal story and ask questions. He not only welcomes visitors but delights in demonstrating how to fashion rope out of toilet paper! Of course, the dinner and show are the main reason to visit. Guests are seated on communal benches in a rustic mess hall. The chow, slung in rapid-fire chuckwagon style onto handmade tin plates, is remarkably tasty and filling (beware of the feisty "slapper" who all but slams a baked potato onto your plate). The hearty cowboy menu never varies. No alcohol is served. Live entertainment features a cast of multitalented performers who encourage audience participation. The "Elvis" impersonator is a riot!

Wow!! If you've never done a chuck wagon dinner with a show, You need to come!! Food Fun and just…read moregood old good time. And the food was delicious! The show was incredible! So much talent, I can't even describe it. It just got better and better through the night

It was good to see all Presidents in a wax inside the museum and I enjoyed it. There is a listening…read moredevice in each exhibition. Staff in gift shop is very friendly and helpful. She also was manning the Holy Terror miniature golf which I'll give review later. I recommend this place. Great for groups and families with kids!

We awhile attending the Sturgis Bike Rally my wife and I decided to go to the National Presidential…read moreWax Museum in Keystone and we're glad we did. This place was amazing and the price to enter was very inexpensive also Seniors receive a $2.00 discount. This is a non-political museum that everyone would enjoy. I am not sure where to start but to begin with they have a beautiful Presidential podium in front of the White House Press Room where you can stand and take a photo. Next you sit down and watch a short film on the wax sculpture process and the history of the artist in the museum. You then continue seeing wax sculptures of all the presidents in different settings. Every setting was amazing and very professionally done. The museum exceptionally clean and very high quality. The exhibits were amazing. No woke! We will definitely return in the future.

Tour - I took the 8+ hour tour of Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse. Our decent was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. 5* Chuckwagon dinner - this was a typical chuckwagon dinner - beef /chicken, baked potato, beans, biscuit, applesauce and spice cake. For a buffet everything was cook perfectly (not over cooked) 3+* Entertainment (RockinWranglers.com) was very entertaining with a mix of music and 'guest' musicians. Well worth the day and price. Not to be missed. Constructive criticism - I like traditional western music vs electric rock. It's a personal preference. But the entertainment was a hit with the audience!

We were looking for something different for dinner when visiting the Black Hills and found this…read moreplace last minute... It was so fun! The dinner was very tasty, hubby had the beef and I had the chicken, along with all the fixings.. this was like a blast of the past and is completely family friendly....after dinner came the entertainment, first the band is great! Wonderfully talented, and very entertaining.. I found myself singing along....

I went on this tour while I was visiting Deadwood in SD. and I was so glad I did! Jeannine the…read moreowner personally takes you, she is so full of knowledge being that she has been the historian for Deadwood for 27 years and is the author of a book. it was like living in the history. We went through centennial valley, Dead wood, and lead through the Cemetery where Wild Bill Hicock, and Clamity Jane themselves are buried. And other amazing historical sights. Next time I go with my family I will definitely take them to her.

From the owner: I am a historian with 25 years experience in the Black Hills and an author of several publications…read more Deadwood is my home base. My tours are private and built around you

Bruce is as excellent tour guide! We took this tour on the Fourth of July and really enjoyed…read morelistening to the commentary as we drove through the Black Hills and Custer State Park. We made three stops, one and a half hours each. These stops were first at Mount Rushmore, next at Crazy Horse Memorial, and lastly at Custer where we also got to eat. Custer was busier than usual and we didn't get to eat where we wanted to because the wait was too long and we wouldn't have made it back to the bus in 90 minutes. Nevertheless, it was fun to be out there. After lunch we drove through Custer State Park and got to see a few more sights before driving back to the hotels in Keystone and Rapid City. We saw SO much in that one trip, and we learned so much from Bruce who really knows his history and has a fun way of sharing it.

From the owner: Dakota Tours offers premier sightseeing of the Black Hills. Our Mount Rushmore & More tour will…read moreinclude Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park wildlife, Iron Mountain Road, Mount Rushmore National Memorial with an included lunch. Customized tours for all group sizes, nationwide group charter service. Black Hills itinerary planning for your tour package group, convention group, military reunion members, church group and more.

Great tour and very informative. Our tour guide Ethan was so knowledgeable and provided a lot of…read morehistorical information on the house and the families that lived there. Tour lasted about 45 minutes and worth the time spent.

The tour was excellent - our guide, Ray was very fun and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the stories of…read morethe people who lived in this home and it truly brings history to life! Such a beautiful building. Fun to imagine the generations before us and how they lived. I'm so impressed by the craftsmanship and the time period artifacts make this a really wonderful experience. Great way to spend an hour!

Most interesting fact was the brothels were closed in 1980! Crazy. Got some history about deadwood…read moretoo.

This tour was worth the price paid; about $15. You have to climb about 20 steps to start this tour…read moreso be prepared. Our guide was great and gave very descriptive events of the times and the working ways of the ladies of the night! I liked learning how the industry started in Deadwood and the many other contributions the ladies provided to the community as a whole. I highly recommend visiting.

Excellent tour in this little one block town. Shana, our…read moretour guide was amazingly knowledgeable but hysterical at the same time. Truly an experience!

Love this tour! Blake was very informative and we learned a lot about the history of Deadwood…read more Since Blake is from Deadwood I feel we learned alot. I would do this tour again. I also felt I could ask any question from Blake and he would have an answer.

We decided on the Badlands Sunset and Stargazing tour with XO. Our tour guide Dan (retired Dan)…read morewas phenomenal. We are in our 70's and Dan was so perfect for us. He knew so much about the Badlands. We learned so much that we never would have known if we just drove through on our own. He was a scout master and he comes prepared with his camera with lenses that take beautiful close up pictures that we never would have gotten on our own. He will take pictures of whatever you want. We were picked up at 3:15 and dropped off at 11:30! We even stopped on the way at Wall Drug. The day we went, unfortunately , the weather was not aligning with the night sky we needed to see the stars which is something no one has control over. But the sunset was beautiful and the Badlands did not disappoint so I got over my no star night. My husband said a few times to me, this is well worth the money. He was just the greatest and Aimee the owner was very much updating us about the details and they brought snacks and a huge sub sandwich. I am attaching some pictures but they are ones that I took. I haven't been able to save his pictures in my photos yet. I'm not great at figuring this tech stuff out. P.S. we saw so many bison really up close.

If you're considering a trip to South Dakota, stop looking around and book with My XO Adventures…read more Daniel was our tour guide --he is truly one of a kind. Our tour took us through some of the most breathtaking locations, including Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, and so many hidden gems we never would have known about without him. We also went to Wyoming and saw Devils tower and beautiful frozen waterfalls. But what made this trip amazing wasn't just the scenery, it was Daniel himself. From the moment we started, it was clear that Daniel goes above and beyond for his guests. He thought of everything--water, coffee, snacks, chargers, binoculars--literally everything we could have needed. He is like a walking encyclopedia, sharing history, stories, and fascinating details that made each location come alive. We never felt rushed; instead, he took his time to make sure the experience was all about us. One of the most memorable highlights was something completely unplanned--stargazing in the Badlands. Living near a city, I never get to see the stars like that. But out there, I saw shooting stars, the Milky Way, and even satellites. It was absolutely magical, and it wouldn't have happened without Daniel. He even brought his camera and took stunning photos, which he sent to us at the end of the day--such an amazing touch! This wasn't just a vacation--Daniel said something that really stuck to me, it was a reminder to slow down and reconnect with life and nature (I have a high stress career and always looking to disconnect). The beauty of South Dakota was unforgettable, but without Daniel, we wouldn't have enjoyed it nearly as much as we did. If you're on the fence about booking with My XO Adventures, just do it, It's SO worth it, and you'll walk away with memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Daniel, for making this one of the best trips I've ever had!