- 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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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.
21.3 Miles
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203 votes
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.
21.4 Miles
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.
22.8 Miles
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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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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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.
24.9 Miles
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.
26.3 Miles
Popular activities at Stockade Lake include kayaking, fishing and swimming. Adjacent to the lake is a trail, where nature lovers can enjoy a hike. Campgrounds are also available in the vicinity.
26.5 Miles
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12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730
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The mountain carving which forms the Crazy Horse Memorial is part of a larger attraction in the area. Visitors pay a general admission fee to view the memorial, the Visitor's Center, the Indian Museum of North America, and the Native American Educational and Cultural Center among other sites.
26.8 Miles
French Creek is a local creek accessible only by hiking through the nearby areas. Several campground areas, parks, and an equestrian facility are all located along the creek and are popular among local nature enthusiasts.