Rapid City Attractions


	Attractions 1880 Town-South Dakota's Original Interstate 90, Exit 170 605-344-2259 605-642-2248 Explore more than 30 original turn-of-the-century South Dakota buildings. The buildings have been relocated to this site from throughout the state and furnished with thousands of unique relics of the Old West. Features include a 4-sided barn, a Casey Tibbs tribute, Buffalo Bill display, Town Hall-historic film shown continuously, Western art collection, and an 800-acre longhorn cattle ranch. Badlands National Park 51 miles east of Rapid City on I-90 Visitors can immerse themselves among jagged cliffs, deep canyons and flat-topped buttes lies one of the most stunning geologic displays visible on earth. Experience Indian cultural exhibits, roadside exhibits, nature trails. Crazy Horse Monument and Heritage Village Black Hills 17 miles SW of Mount Rushmore on Hwy. 16-385 605-675-4681 The Crazy Horse Memorial is a memorial to the famous Native American leader, in the form of a huge statue of the rider on horseback. This monument is carved on the side of a mountain. The site includes a full function Visitor Center and is the home of the Indian Museum of North America. Custer State Park Custer 800-658-3530 Where the Buffalo Roam Free. Enjoy scenic drives among 73,000 acres of natural beauty. Guided tours and many park resort areas are available. While cruising the wildlife loop, you never know what you may see bobcat, buffalo, antelope, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and much more. Devil's Tower National Monument 120 miles west of Rapid City - Wyoming Hwys. 14 and 24 An awesome rock tower rising 264 meter above the Wyoming Plains, Devils Tower is actually the remains of the inside of an ancient volcano, featured in the science-fiction film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind". For visitors interested in hiking, there is a flat trail that encircles the tower. There are many interesting trees and plants to observe on this trail, and you might also spot some climbers on the Tower. Fort Hays Dances With Wolves Chuckwagon Supper & Western Music Show 8181 Mt. Rushmore Road, Hwy. 16W Rapid City, SD 605-394-9653, 888-394-9653, 605-394-0197 Enjoy the film set where "Dances with Wolves" was filmed, while overlooking the beautiful Black Hills. Make sure to bring your appetite to the nightly roast beef chuckwagon suppers & western musical show. Mount Rushmore National Memorial Black Hills 25 Miles Southwest of Rapid City Hwy. 16A 605-574-2515 The monument consists of the enormous statues of four US presidents - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt ad Abraham Lincoln - carved from the side of the mountain. There are exhibits detailing the life story of Gutzen Borglum, the monument's designer, and explaining how the monument was constructed. Wind Cave National Park Black Hills 65 miles Southwest of Rapid City, Hwys. 16A and 385 One of the world's oldest caves; follow 44 miles of underground tunnels and caverns. The cave tours are the main attraction of this National Park. Jewel Cave National Monument 53 miles southwest of Rapid City, Hwy 16 Jewel Cave is a giant underground labyrinth with a myriad of beautiful "jewel-like" Dogtooth and Nailhead Spar crystals. Bear Country USA 8 miles south of Rapid City on Hwy. 16 605-343-2290 See where the animals roam free! Bears, mountain lions, Rocky Mountain Elk, big horn sheep, buffalo, and timber wolves are just a few of the creatures in this drive through wildlife park. Children's Science Center 515 West Blvd Rapid City, SD 605-394-6996 605-394-6177 The Children's Science Center is a science technology museum with "hands on/minds on" exhibits for children of all ages. The museum also includes a gift shop, picnic grounds and gardens. Cosmos of the Black Hills 17 miles south of Rapid City 605-343-9802 One of the strangest locations in the Black Hills, where the world is topsy-turvy. The laws of nature seem to have gone completely berserk at The Cosmos and nothing is in its normal position. Reptile Gardens Mt. Rushmore Road (6 miles South of Rapid City) Rapid City, SD 605-342-5873 Reptile Gardens Houses the largest collection of reptiles in the world. Featuring four great shows to keep you entertained all afternoon! More Info Rushmore Waterslide Park 3 miles South of Rapid City on Mt. Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 605-348-8962 A great family spot with 9 exciting slides up to 400 feet long. Bring the family and enjoy the kiddie pool, picnic area, hot spa, and much more. South Dakota Air & Space Museum I-90, Exit 66 7 miles east of Rapid City EAFB This museum features static displays of the B-52 Bomber, a B-26 Invader, C-47 cargo plane, F-101 VooDoo jet fighter, and much more. Storybook Island 1301 Sheridan Lake Rd Rapid City, SD 605-342-6357 This family adventure is Free and Fun! A children s fairyland features 128 fairy tale scenes, live animals, special events, and food concessions. Make sure to bring the entire family! The Flintstones, Bedrock City Outside Custer on Hwy. 16 & 385 605-673-4664 Take a step back in time and enjoy Brontoburgers or Dino Dogs. Bring the family for a ride in the Flintmobile and Iron-Horse Train. The Flintstones Bedrock City is also a full-service campground. The Journey Museum 222 New York St Rapid City, SD 605-394-6923 The newest Museum to develop in Rapid City, The Journey has combined collections from the Museum of Geology, State Archaeological Research Museum, The Sioux Indian Museum, Minnilusa Pioneer Museum, and the Duhamel Plains Indian Artifacts. This is one attraction you should not miss! The Ranch Amusement Park 3 miles south of Rapid City Hwy. 16 605-342-3321 The Ranch offers fun family activities that include bumper boats, go-carts, arcades, miniature golf, and much more.