- 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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103 Winter St., Keystone, SD
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Located in Keystone, South Dakota, the 1880 Train Black Hills Central Railroad is a museum and tour firm dedicated to the romance of rail travel during the Gold Rush. Guests may browse exhibits at their leisure and purchase tickets to ride a refurbished 19th century steam locomotive.
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Black Hills Institute - Museum
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117 Main St., Hill City, SD 57745
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Experience the wonders of science at the Black Hills Institute-Museum in Hill City, South Dakota. The museum features dinosaur skeletons, gemstones, geological samples, preserved animals, fossils and other fascinating exhibits.
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Visitors can enjoy hiking to the highest point in South Dakota at Mount Harney. The trail to the granite summit extends 3.5 miles and the highest point reaches 7,242 feet.
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PO Box 312, Hill City, SD 57745, Hill City, SD 57745
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Wade's Gold Mill and Mining Museum offers a 'trip back in time' for visitors curious about the area's history and culture. Visitors can pan for gold, take a tour of a mine with antique equipment, and explore a mill.
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The gift shop attached to the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research and its museum, Everything Prehistoric offers a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs related to dinosaurs, fossils, and archaeology.
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Dakota Nature & Art specialize in Black Hills area artists and bronze sculptures. They show original art, hand crafted artisan jewelry, pottery, photography, award winning turned wood and home accents that are representative of the area style.
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The Warriers Work- Ben West Gallery is a Native American fine arts gallery featuring work from over 30 local artists. Watercolor and oil paintings, wood works, and mixed media are among the many works available at the gallery.
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Center Lake is located inside Custer State Park, and offers visitors opportunities to swim and fish. The wooded sites at the area's campground accommodate tents and small RVs.
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One of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in Custer, South Dakota is the Needles Eye granite formation. This striking section of rock is millions of years old and was created through the combination of water and wind erosion.
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One of the most popular camping sites in Custer State Park is Sylvan Lake. The site includes vault toilets, showers and potable water. The individual camping berths are small and best for tent camping.