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$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near I-90 in Spearfish offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near I-90 in Spearfish offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near I-90 in Spearfish offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord.

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Spearfish

Visitors' Center - Located in downtown Spearfish, just off their delightful Main Street, take I-90 exit 12 and follow Jackson Blvd west into town to Main Street. Turn right, go 1 block and the Visitors' Center is to your left on the opposite corner at 106 West Kansas Street. For more information, phone (toll free) 1-800-626-8013.

Black Hills Passion Play - A pageant of the last seven days in the life of Christ. This is the oldest, longest running 'passion play' in the U.S. It is held in a 6,000 seat amphitheatre at 8p every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday during June, July and August. Reservations are recommended but not required. Tickets range from about $12 to $18; less for children.
  From I-90 take exit 12 and follow Jackson Blvd westbound through town to Saint Joe Street. Turn left and follow Saint Joe to the end and the parking area. For more information, phone (toll free) 1-800-457-0160 or visit their web site at: PassionPlay.

Booth Historic Fish Hatchery - Constructed in 1896 by D. C. Booth who used it to introduce trout to the Black Hills. Situated next to his house (also open to tourists) on a beautiful park-like campus, the site also includes a museum and ca 1899 ice house. Currently maintained by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, one very popular feature is the underwater viewing window.

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  From I-90 take exit 12 and follow Jackson Blvd west into town to Main Street. Turn left and go 6 blocks (Dakota Street). Continue driving straight (Main becomes Hillcrest Drive) 2 more blocks and turn right on Birch Street. Follow it to its end (2 blocks), around the curve (to your left), across Spearfish Creek and the entrance will be on your right.
  Basically, the grounds are open from dawn to dusk but ours, typically, are from 9a-5p but the times do vary. House tours were 11a to 3p when we were there. We recommend you check with the Visitors' Center or phone the Hatchery at 1-605-642-7730. Admission is FREE! The Fish & Wildlife Service web site for the hatchery is BoothHatchery.

Dolls at Home Museum - When your collection grows until you just run out of space, what do you do? Johanna Meier, former international opera singer, started a museum. Her collection is world=famous, has been featured on National Public Television and even featured in the Wall Street Journal.
  The collection includes doll houses and miniatures all nicely presented in displays including a complete 'dollhouse village'.
  Open 10a to 4p daily June, July and August. It is open only on weekends, 1 to 5p, September through December. There is also a gift shop with a wide variety of dolls and miniatures available for purchase.
  For more information phone 1-605-645-2192 or visit their web site at DollsAtHome.
  From I-90 take exit 12 and follow Jackson Blvd west into town to 236 West Jackson Blvd.