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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39.5 Miles
98% 458 votes
Canyon Spearfish, SD MoreLess Info
The stunning views of Spearfish Canyon attract many types of people, but they tend to draw photographers and sightseers the most. The canyon does have several trails for walking and hiking where native wildlife can be viewed.
40.5 Miles
80% 35 votes
Recreation Centers 122 Spearfish Recreational Trail, Spearfish, SD 57783 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center is a water park with a variety of large waterslides. The park also features a lazy river, a 400 gallon dump bucket, and a climbing wall. Swimming lessons and aerobics classes are available.
40.8 Miles
82% 85 votes
Bus Tours Deadwood, SD MoreLess Info
Kevin Costner's Original Deadwood Tour takes guests aboard their tour bus on a narrated 60 minute ride through the storied Old West town. The tour includes a trip to the cemetery where some legendary outlaws are buried.
41.7 Miles
95% 280 votes
Aquariums 423 Hatchery Circle, Spearfish, SD 57783 MoreLess Info
Several attractions compose the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. The main draw tends to be the centrla museum which educates visitors about the site while there is also a historic railcar, a Great Lakes-style cruiser boat, and the rainbow trout themselves.
42.3 Miles
88% 701 votes
National & State Parks 26611 US Highway 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747 MoreLess Info
One of the longest caves in the country, Wind Cave National Park is nestled among the Southern Black Hills. One of the last interact prairies greets visitors with prairie dogs, bison, and elk.
42.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 1740 Ryan Road, Spearfish, SD 57783 MoreLess Info
Lucky Strike Lanes is a smaller sized bowling alley that also includes a miniature golf course. They have leagues or regular play, and the mini golf course is decent sized for such a small bowling alley.
42.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 1830 N Main Street, Spearfish, SD 57783 MoreLess Info
A movie theater multiplex with six auditoriums, the Northern Hills Cinema 6 shows primarily newly released Hollywood films. The theater features a variety of refreshment specials, and offers discount matinees.
42.7 Miles
98% 41 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 500 N Tinton Rd, Spearfish, SD 57783 MoreLess Info
See a wide variety of exotic wildlife at Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Animals to see include lions, tigers, camels, bears and more. Guided sanctuary tours are offered Tuesdays through Sundays.
43.8 Miles
100% 82 votes
Community Service/Non-Profit 11132 Valley 1 Rd, Belle Fourche, SD 57717 MoreLess Info
All types of parrots are included at the 4,500 square foot facility called the Black Hills Parrot Welfare & Education Center. The large species room and Parrot Park are the primary attractions, but there are also courses to help teach guests about parrots and the care required to keep one.
45.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling S Highway 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747 MoreLess Info
Winner's Circle Lanes & Games is a family friendly facility that features billiards tables, bowling lanes, dining opportunities, and darts. The facility also has outdoor seating and a casino for adults.
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