Indigo Iris Rocks and Stones

Indigo Iris Rocks & Stones is a rock shop on Mount Rushmore Road (Highway 16) on the south side of Rapid City, South Dakota, on the way into the Black Hills. It’s an easy stop for travellers heading to Mount Rushmore as well as local collectors.

The shop is filled with rocks, minerals and crystals, from quartz clusters and geodes to polished and tumbled stones, gemstones and gifts. Shelves and cases run through the store, so there’s plenty to browse whether you’re after a display specimen or a small souvenir.

Visit at 7275 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702, or call 605-484-2465. Hours are seasonal: in winter (October to April) the shop is usually open Thursday to Saturday 10:30am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm, with longer summer hours, so call ahead if you’re making a special trip.