- 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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At Pioneer Museum there are many pieces of original art such as paintings and sculptures, and tools and equipment that pioneers used in their daily lives. Visitors can see a recreated 19th century doctor's office, classroom and general store.
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300 N Chicago Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747
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Operated by the Fall River County Historical Society, the Museum-Fall River County-Historical is a museum that strives to display and promote the history of the local area. Historical artwork, artifacts, and handcrafted tools are among the items on display.
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Play the challenging 18-hole miniature golf course at Black Hills Putt 4 Fun. Have hours of family fun, or book a group event, tournament or birthday party. Ages two and under are free.
46.8 Miles
The only place along Cascade Creek that is recommended for swimming is Cascade Falls & Swimming Hole. The clean, clear water is slow enough to be safe while still serving as a fun natural swimming spot.
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SD Highway 71, Hot Springs, SD
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Pack a picnic and head to J.H. Keith Park and Whitney Preserve at Cascade Springs. Take a walk around the park and enjoy nature. Soak your feet or jump right into the springs for a refreshing dip.
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A sports complex, Butler Park features baseball and softball fields as well as tennis and basketball courts. The park also provides a skateboard park, walking paths, a children's playground and picnic facilities including tables, shelters and grills.
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1800 U.S. 18 Bypass, Hot Springs, SD 57747
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Several large specimens of woolly mammoths were found in 1974, which was preserves as the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs. A museum grew around the actual site that teaches visitors about paleontology and geology.
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Displays of wildlife and plants native to the grasslands are the focus of the National Grasslands Visitor Center. Yet, the site also features a small theater, exhibit room, and gift shop for those who want to spend more time in the area.
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Wall Drug is roughly 76,000 square feet in size, and free admission to the site includes the Backyard area, the animated T-Rex, panning and mining experience, and the Train Station Water Show. Visitors are also able to take a break in the restaurant or gourmet coffee shop.
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The infamous Massacre at Wounded Knee is memorialized at Wounded Knee: The Museum. Even though the museum itself is rather small, it is quite informative about what really happened during the massacre.