- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Sturgis, South Dakota, including 32 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deadwood, Spearfish, Lead and Belle Fourche.
- From Sturgis Community Center to Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, the Sturgis area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Military Museums, Sports Facilities/Fields and History Museums.
- Home to one of the largest annual motorcycle events in the world, the city of Sturgis, normally a quiet suburban town, is a thriving tourist hot spot in the late summer months. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally attracts thousands of visitors from around the world to enjoy the areas open roads, local eateries and lodging. Visitors throughout the year can also enjoy the local state park, museums and explore local caves.
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A 29 acre park, Canyon Lake Park offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The park has four picnic pavilions, walking and jogging trails, a boat ramp with paddleboats for rent, and fishing access.
26.6 Miles
True to its name, Downtown Rapid City is the heart of this South Dakota city. Rapid City has a thriving culture of arts and handcrafts such as handmade wooden furniture. There are also many fine restaurants in the area.
26.6 Miles
With City View Trolley, visitors can take public transportation to the major sites and attractions of the city. The trolley stops at Memorial Park, the Journey Museum, Main Street Square, Dahl Arts Center, and other locations.
26.6 Miles
Time travel back 2.5 billion years to the formation of the Black Hills at the Journey Museum, where geology, archaeology and history combine to tell the story of the region, from dinosaurs to 19th Century miners.
26.8 Miles
69%
98 votes
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.
27.5 Miles
Located on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, the Museum of Geology houses a fascinating collection of prehistoric fossils, minerals, and rocks. Visitors will be enthralled with the Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, and spectacular marine reptiles.
27.8 Miles
89%
120 votes
2707 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD
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Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold Factory Tour is a 90 minute jewelry factory tour where visitors can watch the lost-wax casting process and see diamonds cast in molten gold. The free tour also offers complimentary coffee and cookies.
27.9 Miles
The Call of the Wild Museum is a historical museum that offers free admission to people of all ages. The museum provides informative tours for school field trips, youth clubs, and groups.
27.9 Miles
64%
352 votes
1314 North Elk Vale Road, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Watiki Indoor Waterpark is a 30,000 square foot indoor waterpark attached to two hotels. The park has activities for all age children, a hot tub for adults, and a concession stand.
28.4 Miles
92%
550 votes
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, SD
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Airplane and space exploration enthusiasts always linger in the South Dakota Air & Space Museum, dedicated to preserving aircraft and other flight paraphenalia. There are indoor and outdoor exhibits. Tours are also available.