- The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Hot Springs, South Dakota, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Bowling and Mini Golf.
- From Wind Cave National Park to Angostura Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hot Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Custer and Crazy Horse.
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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.
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South Dakota's Dinosaur Park sits in Rapid City. This municipal park is named for the huge painted dinosaur models scattered throughout its grounds. The park is open dailiy and offers plenty of shade in the spring and summer months.
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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.
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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.
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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.
46.6 Miles
Located within the historic downtown area, the City of Presidents Walking Tour provides guests the opportunity to tour the area while seeing bronze statues of past presidents. Guests enjoy visiting the many local stores and restaurants while on the tour.
46.9 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.
47.3 Miles
Visitors of all ages interact with over 100 farm animals at Old MacDonald's Farm. Bottle-feed baby goats, pet the pigs, and feed the ducks and geese in the pond as you get up close to farm life.
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Enjoy a round or two at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf in Rapid City, South Dakota. Kids and adults love navigating the whimsical, imaginative course before visitng the gift shop and snack bar. All ages are welcome.
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A movie theater with 10 auditoriums, Carmike Ten displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies as well as a traditional theater snack bar with food and drinks.