- 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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The 1880 Train is a steam-powered locomotive that offers two hour tours through the Black Hills region near Mount Rushmore. The tours are narrated by a guide, with a snack bar and stops along the trip.
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Named after the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, Borglum Historical Center features a behind the scenes look at the effort, time, tools, and perseverance that went in to making one of the country's greatest wonders.
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Keystone is home to the Presidential Wax Museum, an impressive institution featuring life-size sculptures of all United States Presidents. The museum also has a restaurant called the Executive Order Grill and a mini-golf course.
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One of the most popular features of the Rushmore Tramway is the Presidents' Alpine Slide, a winding downhill path. Those with a need for speed can rocket down the Slide, but each cart also has a handbrake that allows for slower travel.
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Black Hills National Forest Hwy 385 South, Keystone, SD
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Peaceful and serene, Horse Thief Lake provides an ideal place to enjoy a scenic nature walk or invigorating hike. Other activities such as fly fishing and picnicking are also welcome at this park.
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Illusions, comedy, and magic are part of the family friendly Grand Magic Show. Different versions of the show are performed with different settings; the show is able to travel and perform at various venues.
8.5 Miles
Aerial Adventure Park and Zip Line offers visitors the chance to seek high altitude thrills. Activities include tree top nature tours among sky bridges and zip lining at high speeds through the forest.
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The spirit of the Old West is captured at Rockin R Rides through the variety of trail rides and over night horseback trips that are provided. The company also serves as a professional outfitter.
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Bismark Lake Campground is a campground set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine. They offer accessible recreation for all ages including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.
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Custer, South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest is a spruce forest managed by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It runs a popular Christmas tree permit program that allows permit holders to source their own Christmas tree from designated areas within the forest.