- TripBuzz found 76 things to do with kids in or near Hill City, South Dakota, including 68 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rapid City, Custer, Keystone and Crazy Horse.
- From Teddy Bear Town to Black Hills Central Railroad, the Hill City area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Hiking Trails, Rock Climbing and Theaters.
- A dominant force in the black hills mining community, the city of Hill City was named for the black hills mining rush in the 19th century. Visitors enjoy many interesting and one-of-a-kind attractions including a museum that houses the bones of the largest T-Rex ever found, the Black Hills Gold Museum and an array of shops and eateries.
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One of the largest, most complete T. rex skeletons, as well as the remains of giant marine reptiles, fossilized minerals, and meteorites
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At the base of Mount Rushmore sits Teddy Bear Town, a whimsical and unique museum dedicated to all things teddy bear-related. The museum's delightful collection includes tiny bear knick-knacks, children's toys and huge stuffed bears that are close to life-size.
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113 Pine Mountain Avenue, Hill City, SD 57745
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Black Hills Central Railroad offers train rides aboard a vintage 1880s steam train through the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 20 mile roundtrip ride lasts for two hours between Hill City and Keystone.
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Custer State Park near Sylvan Lake, Hill City, SD 57730
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Located in Hill City, South Dakota, the Sylvan Rocks Climbing School offers rock climbing instruction for teens and adults at all levels of ability and experience. Sylvan Rocks also organizes mountainclimbing excursions for experienced patrons.
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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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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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12138 Ray Smith, Hill City, SD 57745
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Clients of the Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Supper & Western Music Show enjoy a variety of traditional western experiences, including equestrian forest tours, delicious meals and live country music entertainment.
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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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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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Located in the Black Hills National forest is the Wrinkled Rock Climbing Area. Located just outside of scenic Mount Rushmore, the area offers camping sites throughout, though no modern amenities are available.