- The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Rapid City, South Dakota, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Mini Golf, Caverns & Caves and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Downtown Rapid City to George S. Mickelson Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rapid City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hill City, Custer and Nemo.
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41.7 Miles
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423 Hatchery Circle, Spearfish, SD 57783
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Several attractions compose the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. The main draw tends to be the centrla museum which educates visitors about the site while there is also a historic railcar, a Great Lakes-style cruiser boat, and the rainbow trout themselves.
42.0 Miles
At Flanagan's Irish Pub, visitors can enjoy an alcoholic beverage with live music every weekend. The pub serves a special British pastry on their menu called a 'pasty', which is a savory pie-like dish.
42.3 Miles
One of the longest caves in the country, Wind Cave National Park is nestled among the Southern Black Hills. One of the last interact prairies greets visitors with prairie dogs, bison, and elk.
42.4 Miles
Lucky Strike Lanes is a smaller sized bowling alley that also includes a miniature golf course. They have leagues or regular play, and the mini golf course is decent sized for such a small bowling alley.
42.6 Miles
A movie theater multiplex with six auditoriums, the Northern Hills Cinema 6 shows primarily newly released Hollywood films. The theater features a variety of refreshment specials, and offers discount matinees.
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500 N Tinton Rd, Spearfish, SD 57783
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See a wide variety of exotic wildlife at Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Animals to see include lions, tigers, camels, bears and more. Guided sanctuary tours are offered Tuesdays through Sundays.
43.7 Miles
The Crow Peak Brewing Co. recently underwent a large scale expansion to prepare the business for increased distribution. Guests now have much more space to relax, view the tap room, and enjoy a wide range of craft beers.
45.5 Miles
Winner's Circle Lanes & Games is a family friendly facility that features billiards tables, bowling lanes, dining opportunities, and darts. The facility also has outdoor seating and a casino for adults.
45.6 Miles
Private guided trail rides are the specialty of Sage Meadow Ranch. All skill levels (ages 13 and up) are invited to make a reservation for a horseback riding experience. Rides range from an hour and a half to three hours.
45.9 Miles
Waterslides and a large indoor pool at Evans Plunge are filled with water from the nearby natural thermal spring. The warm water stays at 87 degrees Fahrenheit and flows into the attraction at a rate of 5000 gallons per minute.