The A-Frames at Aspen Acres

The A-Frames at Aspen Acres

Welcome to Aspen Acres, and The Black Hills area!

 Guest Guidebook

We have curated a local guidebook that includes a variety of activities, local restaurants, coffee shops, and more.


Whether you're traveling solo, have a big family, or you're looking for romantic options with your partner, there's so much to do in the surrounding area. 


We want you to enjoy your stay, on and off our property! We hope this guest guide helps you navigate some of the wonderful gems in our area.


 

LOCAL EATS

Spearfish is a hub of unique and delicious family + locally owned restaurants. Whether you're looking for a traditional American, have a craving for some curry, or want to do your own grocery shopping at a health food store, there are a variety of options only a few miles away from our A-Frames.

From family spots to romantic couple dinners, brunch with your friends or a solo craving, downtown Spearfish is full of options that are guaranteed to satisfy.

1. Sawyer Brewing (4.3 miles from property)
Whether you are looking for your new favorite beer, or a delicious slice of pizza, Sawyer Brewing has you covered! Our friends over at Sawyer have put together a great rotating beer menu, so no matter what type of beer drinker you are, you will be sure to find something you’ll love! With their wood-fired pizza, and root beer + orange soda on tap for the kids, Sawyer is a great family-friendly dinner option. We highly recommend watching the sunset at the end of the day on their patio or ours, with a cold beer and a slice of pizza!


2. Antuñez 
(5.7 miles from property)
One of Spearfish’s hidden gems is Antuñez: a Spanish and Mexican fusion restaurant, with some of the best chips and guacamole in town! We highly recommend ordering their Pork Caritas or Enchiladas. Antuñez is also home to a small grocery store, and has an in-house sommelier to help you discover your new favorite wine!


3. The Farmhouse Bistro + Bar 
(4.3 miles from property)
Another one of our favorite spots in town! The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar has a menu that puts a fun twist on the American classics. Their menu features change each season, so you’ll always be able to try something new! We also recommend checking out their Saturday and Sunday brunch menu.


4. GAO Vietnamese Cuisine 
(4.3 miles from property)
If you are looking for a fun date night, or somewhere to grab a unique bite, we highly recommend checking out this new Vietnamese restaurant, located in The Village at Creekside in Spearfish!


5. Good Earth Natural Foods (5.7 miles from property)
Good Earth Natural Foods is an organic and whole foods, full-service grocery store, that provides quality products for healthy lifestyles. Health Junkie Café is also located inside, with a menu that includes smoothies + Açai bowls.


6. Killian's (5.9 miles from property)
A low-key outpost, offering American pub grub + vegan fare, plus spirits, wine + a 17-tap beer list. Gluten-free, clean, vegan and vegetarian options!


7. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant  (3.9 miles from property)
Family owned and operated, authentic Mexican food and the best margaritas!


8. The Original Spearfish Breakfast House (5.7 miles from property)
A great spot for breakfast or cast-iron burgers, right on historic Main Street in Spearfish.


9. Basecamp Kitchen: Indian + Nepalese Food (6.0 miles from property)
Authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine, combining traditional flavors with modern culinary techniques. Some local favorites include the biryani and naan! There is also a variety of vegetarian and kids options.

 


 

LOCAL DRINKS + TREATS

Looking for a local brewery, or some handcrafted ice cream? 


From early morning pastries to late night cravings, there's something in the area for everyone!

1. Blackbird Espresso (5.8 miles from property)
One of our A-Frames staff favorites, is Blackbird Espresso, located in Downtown Spearfish! This cozy coffee shop has plenty of drink options, so you are sure to find something you will love! We highly recommend their Açai bowls, or stopping in on the weekend for “Weekend Waffles”. 


2. Tea and Rose Coffee and Boba Tea Shop (4.3 miles from property)
Located next to Farmhouse Bistro and Sawyer brewing, Tea and Rose is serving up milk teas, bobas, coffees, and bubble waffles. They have plenty of fun flavors and menu options, and is the perfect cozy space to relax and get some work done!


3. Wild Magnolia Coffee Bar (8.5 miles from property)
Making a trip up to Belle Fourche for the day? We know you’ll need your morning coffee or a bite for lunch. Wild Magnolia has a menu filled with fun drinks! If you are a more adventurous coffee drinker, we recommend checking out their monthly special board, or trying a coffee flight! They also have an array of delicious breakfast and lunch items, such as bagels, açai bowls, salads, and panini’s.


4. Leones’ Creamery (5.6 miles from property)
Calling all ice cream lovers! Leones’ Creamery takes their ice cream to a whole new level with unique flavors, that rotate each week, always including at least one dairy-free option. Looking for something more than just a single scoop? Check out Leones’ sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, or take a pint to go!


5. Spearfish Creek Wine Bar (5.9 miles from property)
Offering a wide variety of wines, rotating beers on tap, and food! Right in the heart of downtown Spearfish, enjoy a glass of wine and catch some local music or enjoy the cozy atmosphere on the patio.


6. Spearfish Public House (6.1 miles from property)
"Craft beer, cocktails, and whiskey. Good times and great service!" Enjoy your drink of choice and enjoy some local music, trivia night, bar games, + more!


7. Spearfish Brewing Company (5.6 miles from property)
A locally owned brewery with craft beer, and a family-friendly environment. New brew pub menu with classic pretzel bites, cheese curds, and more.


8. Chubby Chipmunk (21.7 miles from property)
Hand dipped truffles. Caramel patties. Chocolate bars. And more! A great place to stop to grab a treat.


9. 8th Avenue Bakery (8.6 miles from property)
Artisanal bakery offering a wide variety of handcrafted, signature baked goods. Open Thursday-Saturday from 7am to 12pm! Located in Belle Fourche.


   
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES


Sun or snow, rain or clouds, there's always an adventure to follow in the Black Hills!


No matter your budget, there are options for everyone.


Take a nice hike in the forest, float down Spearfish Creek, drift on a hot air balloon over the Black Hills, or soak up the sun at the pool--there's nothing quite like the endless memories to be made in the hills.

1. Spearfish Canyon (6.8 miles from property)
There is an immeasurable amount of beauty in the Black Hills, take a drive through Spearfish Canyon to see the beauty of the hills sites, or stop off at a trailhead for a little hiking adventure! If you get lucky, maybe you'll get to see the mountain goats... We recommend: 

  • Bridal Veil Falls (12.7 miles from property): Family-friendly, easy pull-off, with an overlook, and the option to climb down the rocks to the base of the falls
  • Community Caves (9.4 miles from property): 1-mile hike round trip, straight up the rocks (hard) 
  • Spearfish Falls (20.0 miles from property): 1.5-mile hike round trip, quick, easy, + family-friendly!
  • Roughlock Falls (20.8 miles from property): 2-mile hike round trip, quick, easy, + family-friendly!
  • Iron Creek Trail (18.1 miles from property): Easy, family friendly hike along Iron Creek. A longer trail, connecting to other trails, with no specific "trail ending" point, so you can make the hike as long or as short as you want! 
  • Devil's Bathtub (14.8 miles from property): 3-mile hike round trip, you'll cross the creek a handful of times, so plan your shoes accordingly (moderate)


2. Badlands National Park (111.0 miles from property)
A maze of buttes, canyons, pinnacles, + spires. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife while driving + hiking the scenic byway.


3. Geographic Center of the Nation Monument (8.6 miles from property)
Check out the Centennial Statue and park, then take a step inside to explore a variety of permanent + mini exhibits, housed within the museum!


4. City Park  (6.3 miles from property)
Whether you want to play pickleball, go for a nice walk, sit by the creek, or enjoy the sunshine, Spearfish City Park is the perfect place to relax and ease your mind. There's outdoor exercise equipment, a sand volleyball court, basketball + pickleball courts, and a playground for the kids. It also has the perfect trees for throwing up a hammock! 


5. Spearfish Recreation + Aquatics Center (4.7 miles from property)
Daily swim passes are available for the whole family! From a lazy river and rock wall, to waterslides and a concession stand, the swim park is the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with family. Plenty of indoor activities are available as well with the day passes, including a gym, basketball + pickleball courts, and more.


6. D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery (6.5 miles from property)
A great place to explore in the heart of Spearfish, right next to City Park. They focus on promoting, preserving and enhancing the educational, cultural and recreational opportunities in cooperation with the U.S. Fish + Wildlife Service, for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. Perfect for families, with a museum, historic house, and food to feed the fish. 


7. Lookout Mountain Trailhead (5.5 miles from property)
A beautiful hike with multiple trails ranging in length and difficulty levels (beginner, intermediate, expert). Not to mention the gorgeous views of the hills along the way!


8. Historic Downtown Deadwood (19.6 miles from property)
Whether you want to explore museums and saloons, mining history and antique stores, or if Casinos are more your style, downtown Deadwood is full of vibrant + exciting activities!


9. Black Hills Balloons (94.0 miles from property)
Your Adventure Awaits! Black Hills Balloons flies in the southern Black Hills, making the Custer Valley + Custer State Park the heart of their flying area--just miles from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Wind Cave National Park, and the South Dakota Badlands! Your flight over mountains, valleys, lakes, and prairies, is one of the best ways to view the Black Hills: home to elk, antelope, white tail deer, buffalo, and mule deer. 

 


  

INDOOR ACTIVITES


There are so many activities for all travelers, whether you want to splurge on luxury at a spa or explore the free adventures of the Black Hills area, there's something for everyone.

From downtown Spearfish to gems in Deadwood and beyond, take a day to tour around the vibrant and historic Black Hills.




1. High Plains Western Heritage Center (8.8 miles from property)
The High Plains are rich with history. It is a region that was at the unique intersection of nearly every cultural and economic circumstance that shaped the American West. The center was founded to preserve this past, inform the present and interact with our visitors through our extensive collections, archives and live events. Opened in September 1989 in Spearfish, SD, the center provides more than 20,000 square feet of presentation space honoring Western legends and pioneers whose rugged individualism created the distinctive landscape and economies of this five state region.


2. Belle Fourche Rec Center 
(8.2 miles from property)
Get your day pass for access to an indoor pool and water park, racquetball courts, and the weight room! 


3. Termesphere Gallery (10.0 miles from property)
Step into the world of the Termesphere Gallery, home to the 6-point perspective painter Dick Termes. Come check out the new Virtual Reality experience! Donation based entry.


4. The Clubhouse Virtual Golf Simulator + Sports Bar (8.6 miles from property)
At The Clubhouse of Spearfish, we are your premier destination for an unparalleled experience in golf, football, baseball, hunting, + zombie/alien simulators-- right here in Spearfish, SD. We take pride in offering a diverse range of immersive simulator services to both sports enthusiasts, and adventure seekers. After your exciting simulator session, relax and indulge in a delightful dining experience at our on-site restaurant.


5. The Matthew's Opera House + Arts Center 
(5.7 miles from property)
Catch current exhibitions in the art gallery, music performances and theater shows, + explore the historic architecture of this gem in downtown Spearfish.


6. Lucky Strike Lanes (5.0 miles from property)
Great for a date night or family bowling night! Fun atmosphere + affordable rates.


7. Adams Museum (20.1 miles from property)
Joint venture combining a Black Hills history museum, + the 1892 home of one of Deadwood's founders.


8. Days of '76 Museum (19.5 miles from property)
Seasonal museum to the annual Days of '76 festival, with memorabilia + a range of exhibits. 


9. Black Hills Mining Museum (24.2 miles from property)
Located in the mile-high city of Lead, South Dakota. This non-profit educational corporation is dedicated to the preservation of the rich mining heritage of the Black Hills of South Dakota! Visit and enjoy the numerous exhibits + activities. For more than a century, gold mining was the number one industry in Lead and in the northern Black Hills.

Looking for more adventure?

There are so many adventures and experiences to have in the Black Hills area! Want to learn more about the endless possibilities? Check out the official Visit Spearfish page linked below.

https://visitspearfish.com/
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