Sturgis

Sturgis is a small Black Hills foothill town that swells by hundreds of thousands of riders each August for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The rest of the year it is a quiet main street with a good motorcycle museum.

Just outside town, Bear Butte State Park is a mountain that is sacred to many Native American tribes and has a summit trail with wide views.

Highlights

• Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (August)
• Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
• Bear Butte State Park
• Main Street

Local tips

• The rally runs for ten days each August. Roads and lodging fill up across the whole Black Hills, so book early or plan around it.
• Bear Butte is a place of prayer for many tribes. Stay on the trails and be respectful of any offerings you see.