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Wind Cave

Wind Cave National Park, SD
4.5 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Description: One of the world's most extensive cave complexes.
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New Iberia, Louisiana
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We decided to tour the wind cave. Only one tour was being offered- the 1 and 1/4 hour tour. Very interesting. We also hiked some in the park. Lots of fun. Do the nature trail at the RV park at Wind Cave National Park. More

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Cedarville
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This was not at the top of my must see, but after seeing it I would have placed it in the top five for my trip. Rangers and staff were great and helpful, The kids liked it. We were traveling with friends and had four teenagers along, they enjoyed it. This is a must see and I would come back... More

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NM
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Wind Cave was an unexpected visit for my boyfriend and I on a cross-country road trip. We were impressed by the size of the caves. The staff was friendly and informative. More

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PDX
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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This had to be one of our favorite places to stop on the trip. We wanted to spend a few days seeing Mt. Rushmore and some of the other sights near Keystone. Wind Cave had been recommended to me, and this place is awesome! The drive from Keystone was about an hour each way, so we did this in the... More

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Golden, Colorado
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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The "breathing hole" told of by native Americans and the American cowboy of the prairie proved to be a very welcome stop! The Ranger station is modern, with food, gifts, a history exhibit and clean restrooms. The cave is extraordinary - in the top few worldwide for its length, uniqueness and it's box shaped calcite formations. So relieved this was... More

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Hill City , SD
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

I recall hearing about "wind cave" in the Black Hills as s little girl and my imagination took me away ...... now that we live here and have had several opportunities to visit I have to say I am still amazed at natures mystical beauty. Beautiful drive to get there from Hill City too. More

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South Dakota
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Box work anyone? Silent and old, the cave is always a discovery. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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150 reviews 150 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
329 helpful votes 329 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Another 30 minute drive from the southern boundaries of Custer State Park will take you to this historic subterranean attraction known for its boxwork formations in an otherwise stalagmite-less and stalactite-less passageways. Apparently because these formations are so rare, this cave attracts tourists solely for this attraction even if they have to eke out more cash because it does not... More

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Worcester, UK
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

We visited Wind Cave National Park twice. Once, in the evening, we drove out of Hot Springs and a little way into the park until we found many bison grazing next to the road and stopped to take a look and some photos. The next morning we returned and took a tour of the cave. This was lead by a... More

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Berkley, Michigan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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Wind Cave was awesome. We chose the candlelight tour, which was about two hours. We were SO sore when we finished! You don't realize how strenuous it is until you have a chance to rest! Would definitely recommend! We loved seeng all the prairie dogs on the side of the road too! So cute! More

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