Things to Do with Kids in Rapid City, SD

  • TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Rapid City, South Dakota, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hill City, Custer and Nemo.
  • From Storybook Island to Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, the Rapid City area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Mini Golf and Water Parks.
  • One of the largest cities in South Dakota, Rapid City is home to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Located near the Black Mountains, the city is a popular locale for outdoor sports and adventures including rock climbing, bicycling, fishing, kayaking and tubing. Along with outdoor recreation, the area has a variety of museums and cultural centers such as Reptile Gardens, The Journey Museum and Dinosaur Park.
  • TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Rapid City, South Dakota, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hill City, Custer and Nemo.
  • From Storybook Island to Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, the Rapid City area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Mini Golf and Water Parks.
  • One of the largest cities in South Dakota, Rapid City is home to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Located near the Black Mountains, the city is a popular locale for outdoor sports and adventures including rock climbing, bicycling, fishing, kayaking and tubing. Along with outdoor recreation, the area has a variety of museums and cultural centers such as Reptile Gardens, The Journey Museum and Dinosaur Park.
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32.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Theaters 106 Glendale Dr, Lead, SD 57754 MoreLess Info
Adjacent to the Black Hills and Fort Pierre Railroad Roundhouse, the Living Map Theater covers the history of the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1876. The presentation is projected in a small theater and lasts roughly 35 minutes.
32.9 Miles
98% 59 votes
Theaters 24834 S Playhouse Rd, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
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.
34.0 Miles
96% 76 votes
Horseback Riding Maitland Road, Deadwood, SD MoreLess Info
Clients of Blackhead Horseback & Walking Tours in Deadwood, South Dakota experience the region's clean, crisp air and verdant beauty while learning fascinating details about the area and its history. No prior horseriding experience is required. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for equestrian to…
34.3 Miles
100% 11 votes
Horseback Riding 11596 US Highway 16, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
More experienced riders are accommodated at Spirit Horse Escape which serves as a company for horseback riding trips. Each tour takes roughly two hours and are conducted by appointment only.
34.4 Miles
89% 112 votes
Visitor Centers Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Peter Norbeck Visitors Center offers visitors displays and exhibits about the park and surrounding Black Hills, life size animal mounts, information about the park's on-going naturalist programs, a book store and staff members to help plan their stay.
35.5 Miles
97% 3719 votes
National & State Parks HC 83, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Custer State Park in Custer, South Dakota contains four lakes and is known for its trout population. The park's waters also contain almost 200 other fish species. Campgrounds and trails also make this park extremely popular throughout the year.
38.4 Miles
86% 941 votes
Caverns & Caves 11149 US Hwy 16, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Custer, South Dakota is home to the Jewel Cave National Monument, located near the entrance to Jewel Cave. The cave is the third-longest known cave in the world, with over 150 miles of charted passages.
39.2 Miles
84% 56 votes
History Museums Spearfish, SD MoreLess Info
Made to honor the old west pioneers, the High Plains Heritage Center Museum covers the history of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Nebraska. The site features a large range of artifacts, memorabilia, and art within its 20,000 square foot building.
39.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
History Museums 825 Heritage Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783 MoreLess Info
A regional museum focusing on the history of the old west, High Plains Western Heritage Center offers more than 20000 square feet of exhibits of western art, artifacts, and curiosities.
39.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Other Entertainment 1920 Christensen Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783 MoreLess Info
The Lewiston Historical Museum is housed in the 180-year-old St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lewiston, N.Y. The exhibit hall is open to the public Wednesday - Sunday during the summer, or by appointment.
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