2 Best Sights in The Southern Black Hills, South Dakota

Hot Springs grew up around the warm, mineral springs that inspired its name. Around the turn of the 20th century, visitors came from around the country, hoping mineral baths would cure whatever ailed them. Today, you can still soak in the 87ºF waters at Evans Plunge, a large, indoor-outdoor aquatic complex built over the top of the springs that feed it. Relax with a warm dip in the pool, or have fun on the waterslides and rope swings.

The water temperature at the world’s largest indoor swimming area fed by natural geothermal springs is always 87 degrees. It's also void of chemicals and the sulphur smell of other mineral springs because the pool recycles itself every 90 minutes. Established in 1890, Evans Plunge is the oldest tourist attraction in the Black Hills. It's also kid-friendly with indoor and outdoor pools that have waterslides and tubes, and there are hot tubs, sauna, steam room, and cardio and weight rooms. Locals generally use it daily until 10 am, after which it’s sanitized and opened to the public from 11 am to 4 pm.