City in South Dakota, United States
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Sturgis is a city in the Black Hills of South Dakota that is most famous for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
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Open to the public. Enjoy dinner while viewing the secluded nine hole golf course in the beautiful Black Hills. Full bar and restaurant. Private parties and corporate dinners available upon request.
Bob's serves a great breakfast, lunch, and dinner (on Fridays).
The locals' favorite place for great food and cocktails. Their "Legendary Steak Tips" are the best around, having consistent taste, price, and creativity in the dishes served. The Roadhouse's staff is friendly, courteous, and provides prompt service. After the sun goes down, the night life heats up the place, with great bands and flowing spirits. Everything from reggae to country can be heard on the "Jack Daniels Stage" every weekend in the winter time, and summer boasts the annual street dances and concert series, popular with people of all ages. Unlike some other restaurants in the region, this is a no smoking restaurant, and it also has good security.
Indoor pool with slide.
Only open during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and special events.
An event venue outside Sturgis, South Dakota, USA. It is a gathering place for motorcycle enthusiasts and music festival visitors each year, and has been since being founded in 1981. Host to a 10-day Concert Series and thousands of motorcyclists each August during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Buffalo Chip provides a music festival, various other forms of entertainment, and full service tent, RV and cabin camping on almost 600 acres in rural Meade County. The motorcycle and music festival also features entertainment such as beauty pageants, dance performances, bike shows and stunts, roller derby, midget bowling, military tributes and more. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has been featured on multiple television specials on the Travel Channel, Discovery and the Fox Sports Network.
By plane
For passengers, Sturgis is best reached by the Rapid City airport (RAP).
By foot or bicycle
A bike path follows Bear Butte Creek running west to east across the northern part of town, extending past Ft.
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