Get Away with an Autumn Expedition to the Black Hills

Oct. 1, 2011 - PRLog -- Rapid City, S.D. – With school back in session and leaves starting to turn, fall is the perfect time to plan a weekend getaway to the Black Hills.

“Summer crowds have now thinned, but the area’s best attractions are just hitting their peak,” said Cindy Olson, Directory of Sales & Marketing for the Comfort Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Rapid City. “Mt. Rushmore looks amazing at sunset in the fall, cooler temperatures make for beautiful, comfortable hikes through the Hills, and the blazing colors of Spearfish Canyon are unforgettable in October.”

For the best views of the Black Hills in all her autumn glory, consider adding these activities to your weekend itinerary:

• Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway: Drive the canyon’s winding roads to see an explosion of reds, oranges and yellows mixed with the Hills’ famous evergreens. Finish with lunch and a stroll through picturesque downtown Spearfish.
• Mt. Rushmore National Memorial & Crazy Horse Memorial: Avoid the summer lines by visiting these legendary sites this fall. You’ll have more time to enjoy these national treasures, and the dusk lighting ceremonies are more brilliant against a vibrant fall sunset.
• Main Street Square: The new Main Street Square opens in downtown Rapid City this fall, with events ranging from the Bierbose festival in October to farmer’s markets, movies in the square, and more. Take a turn through the new development, and spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the specialty shops and boutiques in historic downtown Rapid City.

Weekend travelers can also score big deals on weekend hotel rooms, now that it’s no longer peak tourism season. For a clean, spacious room in an ideal location at a great price, consider the Comfort Suites in Rapid City.

To make a reservation at Trip Advisor’s #1 Rapid City hotel, or to learn more about the property, visit www.comfortsuitesrapidcity.com.

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Comfort Suites is an all-suite hotel in Rapid City, located just off the interstate and minutes from the Rapid City airport, Rushmore Mall, and downtown shopping district. Event coordinators at the Rapid City hotel can take the stress out of planning a wedding reception, and help brides make their visions become reality. Visit www.comfortsuitesrapidcity.com for more information.