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Mammoth Site of Hot Springs

1800 U.S. 18 Bypass, Hot Springs, SD 57747
605 745 6017
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Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Hot Springs
4.5 of 5 stars 204 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Ancient Ruins
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: America's International Treasure. This National Natural Landmark is an internationally renowned indoor working paleontological site/museum. More than... more » Owner description: America's International Treasure. This National Natural Landmark is an internationally renowned indoor working paleontological site/museum. More than 59 Columbian & woolly mammoths have been unearthed, as well as over 85 other species of associated Ice Age fauna. Hands-on activities for children, an educational experience for the entire family. One of the top fossil interpretive sites in North America. Open year-round. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. « less
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Hinsdale
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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“Fascinating”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW via mobile

Mammoths are so cool! Outstanding tour guide. Excellent way to view archeological work as it happens. Loved this opportunity to be able to support a nonprofit discover the past and preserve the work for the future.

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Adelaide, Australia
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
“Buried treasure”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We happened upon the mammoth site purely by chance on our drive from Laramie to Mt Rushmore - and it turned out to be a holiday highlight. The previous year we had enjoyed a dinosaur dig at Choteau, in Montana - but that paled in comparison to this. So many prehistoric bones in one place and volunteers digging away -... More

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Wyoming
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29 reviews 29 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Excellent family attraction”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

This is a reasonable priced well presented family or anyone attraction. Very neat and informative then go down the hill and eat at Willy's

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Rapid City, South Dakota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“A fun experience for young and old alike!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Whether you are with kids or just having a fun outing with other adults it is very well run and so informative. Please don't pass this site by when in the Black Hills!

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Le Mars, Iowa
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“Fun and informative.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

We had a great time here. Was a great tour and the guide was very helpful and friendly. We thought the gift shop was a lot of fun and got all kinds of things for my kids and grandkids.

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Port Orchard, Washington
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“A Must See”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

H and I stayed in Hot springs to go to Rushmore. We were delighted to have a recommendation to visit the mammoth site. 10 times the trip to Rushmore. So... spent hours and was very impressed with the exhibit and preservation. So last year when my sister and her two teens and I went on a road trip she wanted... More

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mammothtoo, General Manager at Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Wow!!! Thanks for the greatest review and recommendation!! We really try to educate and have something for all ages and from your review we filled that spot for your families. Keep coming back to see us, as we will continue to change and improve! More

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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43 reviews 43 reviews
11 attraction reviews
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“A must see for Hot Springs”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

I just love the Mammoth Site. I visit the place very couple years. They are always digging up news things or making improvements. Do not miss out and make sure to visit.

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mammothtoo, General Manager at Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

Thanks for taking the time to write your review. We also appreciate you coming back every couple of years to see the changes we make. More

Buffalo Gap
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3 attraction reviews
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“A great family experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs is unique in the fact that it is an in situ paleo site. The facility is open year round with docent led tours through the site. We take visitors and student volunteers from our facility every year to the site. The summers have the JR. Paleo program that allows youngsters to experience digging for... More

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mammothtoo, General Manager at Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Thank you for your posting and review. We appreciate your continued visits and look forward to your future visits. More

Denver, CO
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Mammoth Bones Galore!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013 via mobile

An amazing discovery of over 60 mammoths and other ice age creatures. About 45 minutes from Mt Rushmore. If you are in the area and at all interested in the ice age, this place is well worth a stop. The dig and museum are both indoors, so this would make a good place to go when weather isn't cooperating. This... More

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mammothtoo, General Manager at Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, responded to this review
April 11, 2013

Thank you for your response and review. We keep excavating and finding new and additional fossils, so come back and visit us again. More

Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Outstanding!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013 via mobile

I really found this place to be interesting! The tour guide gave a thorough job explaining the discovery of the graveyard and how it all came to be. As you walk around the museum, the bones are all so visible and there are so many! Near the end, there is a nearly complete mammoth skull that was in a perfect... More

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mammothtoo, General Manager at Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

Thanks for taking the time to write your review of your visit. We are proud of all our staff, and take the time to train our interpretive staff, because sometimes they may be the only impression that visitors have. We also attempt to be an educational experience for visitors of all ages like you mentioned. Again, thanks for your review... More

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1800 U.S. 18 Bypass
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