- 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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Thunderhead Falls is the oldest gold mine open to the public in the Black Hills area. The journey of the 1878 miners is detailed at the site, and guests can enjoy the falls themselves which is essentially eight cubic feet of water spewing vertically for more than 30 feet.
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Visitors to Rushmore Cave in Keystone, South Dakota take part in a panoply of thrilling activities, including guided expeditions into the bowels of the cave. Other options include panning for gold, ziplining and an interactive 3-D first-person-shooter ride.
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DubBus Tours offers personalized bus tours in Rapid City, featuring tours led by a local guide with a broad knowledge of the surrounding area. The bus is stocked with snacks and drinks, available on request.
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Explore Keystone, South Dakota with a chartered tour from Geofun Trek. The company specializes in active outdoor excursions that educate and entertain. Children and adults are welcome. Reservations are required.
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Four Mile Old West Town contains over 50 buildings from an old west town including a bank, schoolhouse, and hotels, and some are available to be peeked inside. During certain times, the town has a melodrama, and the town is also available for weddings and commercial photography.
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Buckle your seatbelt and prepare to meet incredible animals at Bear Country USA in Rapid City, South Dakota. Bear Country USA also features 'babyland,' an area where guests and park staff interact with adorable baby bears and other young wildlife.
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Consisting primarily of the work of a Dr. Niblack, the National Museum of Wood Carving maintains a large collection of carvings from throughout his career. The museum also features a gift shop.
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Three different tours and gemstone panning are offered at the Black Hills Caverns. Many formations can be found within the caves, including stalagmites, stalactites, flowstone boxwork, popcorn, and frost work.
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Live theater is performed at Black Hills Playhouse, located in Custer State Park. Open June through August, four or five shows are produced each season, including musicals, comedy, drama and more.
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13745 S. Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57702
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Travel inside the Black Hills with a 45-minute guided tour of Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns, where large crystal formations, including the caves notable dog-spar crystals, await.