Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rapid City, SD

  • The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Rapid City, South Dakota, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Mini Golf, Caverns & Caves and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Downtown Rapid City to George S. Mickelson Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rapid City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hill City, Custer and Nemo.
  • The list below includes 51 free or cheap things to do in or near Rapid City, South Dakota, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Mini Golf, Caverns & Caves and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Downtown Rapid City to George S. Mickelson Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rapid City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hill City, Custer and Nemo.
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31.8 Miles
92% 1158 votes
History Museums 22 Van Buren St, Deadwood, SD 57732 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1930, the Adams House forms half of a house-and-museum complex dedicated to the most colorful characters from Deadwood's history. The house is open for tours and contains all of its original interior appointments.
31.8 Miles
84% 1109 votes
Cemeteries Deadwood, SD MoreLess Info
Deadwood, South Dakota is home to the Mount Moriah Cemetery, a scenic burial ground nestled between two hills. It contains the mortal remains of many local celebrities and others who were influential in founding and running Deadwood in its earliest years.
32.0 Miles
84% 235 votes
Sculpture Parks 1 mile north of Deadwood on US 85, Deadwood, SD 57732 MoreLess Info
Deadwood, South Dakota's 'Tatanka: Story of the Bison' is a Native American art installation dedicated to bison and the crucial role of these animals in Native American life and culture. The adjacent gift shop is worth a visit.
32.0 Miles
84% 129 votes
History Museums 17 Crescent Street, Deadwood, SD 57732 MoreLess Info
Learn about the life of pioneers and miners at the Days of '76 Museum, dedicated to the region's settlers during the 1876 gold rush. The two-storey museum uses Western and American Indian artifacts, photos, art and archives to illustrate an exciting time and place.
32.0 Miles
85% 130 votes
History Museums Lead, SD MoreLess Info
The Days Of '76 Museum offers a unique view of the yearly celebration and Deadwood's history. Old West Pioneer and American Indian artifacts fill the museum alongside a Deadwood trading post and the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the state
32.0 Miles
96% 113 votes
Bus Tours 3 Siever Street, Box 200, Deadwood, SD 57733 MoreLess Info
The tour company, Boot Hill Tours, offers tours of the historic town of Deadwood. Topics that the trips cover include Deadwood's 1876 Gold Rush, the killing of Wild Bill at the saloon #10, and historic main street buildings.
32.0 Miles
91% 110 votes
Monuments North of Deadwood, Deadwood, SD MoreLess Info
Dedicated to President Theodore Roosevelt, the Mt. Roosevelt Monument is a tribute to the influential man's life and an opportunity for guests to reflect on what he did for the country.
32.1 Miles
85% 541 votes
Bars 657 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732 MoreLess Info
Deadwood's atmospheric Saloon No. 10 is modeled after the saloons of the Gold Rush Era. Children are welcome until 8:30pm, when the saloon transforms into a hot nightspot complete with live entertainment.
32.1 Miles
74% 125 votes
Restaurants 677 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732 MoreLess Info
Owned by actor Kevin Costner, The Midnight Star is a restaurant and casino in Deadwood, South Dakota. The Star sits on Main Street and is equally popular with tourists and local residents.
32.1 Miles
44% 32 votes
Specialty Museums 629 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732 MoreLess Info
Nelson's Garage Car & Motorcycle Museum is a popular spot for fans of film automobiles. Among the notable pieces are Herbie the Love Bug and a Chevrolet Camaro used in Transformers.
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