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La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City
#22 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
184 Reviews
Last reviewed 30 May 2012
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Fairfield Inn & Suites - Rapid City
#18 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
182 Reviews
Last reviewed 28 May 2012
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Sleep Inn & Suites
#4 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
63 Reviews
Last reviewed 27 May 2012
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Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
#3 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
118 Reviews
Last reviewed 26 May 2012
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Adoba Eco Hotel Rapid City/Mt. Rushmore
#8 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
143 Reviews
Last reviewed 26 May 2012
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Rapid City Ramada
#28 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
50 Reviews
Last reviewed 26 May 2012
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Super 8 Rapid City/Lacrosse Street
#24 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
44 Reviews
Last reviewed 24 May 2012
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Holiday Inn Express Rapid City
#21 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
38 Reviews
Last reviewed 21 May 2012
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Americas Best Value Inn
#27 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
6 Reviews
Last reviewed 21 May 2012
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Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Rapid City
#17 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
247 Reviews
Last reviewed 17 May 2012
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AmericInn Lodge & Suites Rapid City
#19 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
120 Reviews
Last reviewed 16 May 2012
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Foothills Inn
#23 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
84 Reviews
Last reviewed 14 May 2012
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Imperial Hotel
#16 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
3 Reviews
Last reviewed 10 May 2012
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BEST WESTERN Town 'N Country
#26 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
61 Reviews
Last reviewed 26 Apr 2012
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rapid City
#30 of 49 hotels in Rapid City, SD
59 Reviews
Last reviewed 20 Mar 2012
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Traveller recommended attractions
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Ranked #1 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
47 reviews
Attraction type Neighbourhoods
Distance 0.2 miles from city centre
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- "Beautiful afternoon stroll" 31 May 2012
- "Keeps getting better and bet..." 30 May 2012
- "Nice, friendly place to visi..." 30 May 2012
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Ranked #2 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
240 reviews
Bear Country USA A unique drive-thru wildlife park featuring North American wildlife. Encounter bears, wolves, elk, buffalo, and other wildlife on your three mile drive. Enjoy the... more »
Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance 8.0 miles from city centre
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- "Something different in Rapid..." 1 Jun 2012
- "Bear Country USA" 31 May 2012
- "One of our favorite Black Hi..." 30 May 2012
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Ranked #3 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
129 reviews
... Reptile Gardens is a family-based wild animal park located in Rapid City, South Dakota, that boasts the largest collection of reptiles in the world. With a... more »
Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Zoos
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- "Great summer fun" 31 May 2012
- "Kids loved it!" 31 May 2012
- "Fun day with the family" 30 May 2012
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Ranked #4 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
49 reviews
Storybook Island Storybook Island is a fantasy of design, color, animation and music that delights both children and adults. It is complete in every detail with cuddly animals... more »
Attraction type Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance 1.7 miles from city centre
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- "Free Fun for Families!" 31 May 2012
- "Kids love it" 28 May 2012
- "Fun and FREE" 28 May 2012
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Ranked #5 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
19 reviews
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf offers a fun miniature golf experience! more »
Attraction type Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance 1.9 miles from city centre
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- "Great time." 31 May 2012
- "Fun course!" 31 May 2012
- "Great Time!" 29 May 2012
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Ranked #6 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
33 reviews
Stavkirke Chapel This replica of the famous 850-year-old Borgund Stave Church in Norway features unique architecture & intricate carvings. Stavekirke combines Norse dragon... more »
Attraction type Architectural Buildings
Distance 4.0 miles from city centre
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- "Worth a visit" 30 May 2012
- "Unique, lovely place to visi..." 30 May 2012
- "Search this chapel out" 29 May 2012
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Ranked #7 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
24 reviews
The Journey Museum takes you on an incredible trek through time, from the violent upheaval that formed the mystical Black Hills over 2.5 billion years ago to the continuing saga... more »
Attraction type History Museums; Museums
Distance 0.7 miles from city centre
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- "The Journey" 31 May 2012
- "Make Time To Visit This Muse..." 14 May 2012
- "Small but very well done" 11 May 2012
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Ranked #8 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
34 reviews
Attraction type Performances
Distance 5.6 miles from city centre
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- "Most fun I've had in a long..." 25 May 2012
- "Nice laid back experience." 15 May 2012
- "First trip to South Dakota" 29 Mar 2012
Ranked #9 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
6 reviews
Attraction type Factory Tours
Distance 1.5 miles from city centre
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- "Sometimes you just stumble o..." 26 May 2012
- "Mt. Rushmore more impressive..." 26 May 2012
- "Mount Rushmore and Crazy Hor..." 19 May 2012
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Ranked #10 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
34 reviews
Museum that displays antique aircraft including planes used in World War II and hot air balloons from the 1930's.
Attraction type Science Museums
Distance 8.4 miles from city centre
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- "Niceiece of history!" 31 May 2012
- "Great if you like Air planes" 31 May 2012
- "Family fun!" 31 May 2012
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Ranked #11 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
23 reviews
Museum of Geology The Museum of Geology is an exhibit facility that presents an astonishing array of fossils, minerals, and rocks that are representative of the geologic diversity... more »
Attraction type Speciality Museums; Science Museums; Museums; Natural History Museums
Distance 1.3 miles from city centre
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- "Fascinating and interesting" 30 May 2012
- "Very pleasant surprise" 25 May 2012
- "A great hidden gem" 14 Apr 2012
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Ranked #12 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
34 reviews
Attraction type Water Parks
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- "Kiddie pool and air temp wer..." 28 May 2012
- "Fun time for all but can get..." 15 May 2012
- "Super fun for the kids!" 8 May 2012
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Ranked #13 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
72 reviews
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You'll wonder how it all works at this mysterious attraction where you can stand on the walls and balls roll uphill. The...
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You'll wonder how it all works at this mysterious attraction where you can stand on the walls and balls roll uphill. The 30-minute tour will amaze and delight adults and children of all ages.
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Attraction type Mysterious Sites
Distance 2.7 miles from city centre
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- "Expensive... Not very intere..." 28 May 2012
- "Very unique experience." 19 May 2012
- "Don't fall for this tourism..." 14 May 2012
Ranked #14 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
4 reviews
Attraction type Spas
Distance 0.1 miles from city centre
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- "Pure indulgence" 14 Feb 2012
- "Neat atmosphere" 3 Jan 2012
- "Wonderful massage" 9 Aug 2011
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Ranked #15 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
18 reviews
Attraction type Game/ Entertainment Centres
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- "Disappointing" 21 Feb 2012
- "Simple Fun" 31 Jan 2012
- "kill an hour" 2 Jan 2012
Ranked #16 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
3 reviews
Attraction type Golf Courses
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- "Where the players play!" 29 May 2012
- "My husband likes golfing her..." 3 Jan 2012
- "My husband's favorite golf c..." 13 Aug 2011
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Ranked #17 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
15 reviews
Attraction type Dinner Theatres; Performances
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- "Western adventure" 21 Dec 2011
- "Great family fun" 22 Oct 2011
- "GREAT SHOW--Food and HOST Co..." 27 Sep 2011
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Ranked #18 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
13 reviews
Rushmore Waterslide Park Play all day at this water park with 10 exciting slides! Try the highspeed Bonzai chutes, 400-foot-long Twisters, big Free Style ramp and cascades of... more »
Attraction type Amusement/ Theme Parks
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- "Fun" 23 Apr 2012
- "Obsolete" 21 Feb 2012
- "Fun for the whole family...." 25 Jan 2012
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Ranked #19 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
8 reviews
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An 8,000 sq.ft. indoor black light miniature golf experience that will ROCK you! 18 holes with a Rock n Roll theme. Fun for...
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An 8,000 sq.ft. indoor black light miniature golf experience that will ROCK you! 18 holes with a Rock n Roll theme. Fun for all ages. Also featuring Miner's Maze - an outdoor human maze adventure and Finder's Keepers Gemstone Panning.
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Attraction type Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance 9.2 miles from city centre
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- "Neat Place" 6 May 2012
- "$75 for mini-golf???? Expens..." 13 Aug 2011
- "Great fun, friendly staff,a..." 17 Jun 2011
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Ranked #20 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
30 reviews
Seven life-size concrete replicas of monstrous prehistoric reptiles roam the outdoors in a park-like setting that divides Rapid City into east and west. The larger figure is... more »
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Neat drive to the Park" 31 May 2012
- "An absolute must-see for kid..." 30 May 2012
- "oh cool! Dinosaurs!" 20 May 2012
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Ranked #21 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
6 reviews
Attraction type Mysterious Sites
Distance 14.4 miles from city centre
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- "Pure tourist trap, but every..." 29 Apr 2012
- "Way cool place!" 3 Jan 2012
- "Definately worth the stop an..." 1 Aug 2011
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Ranked #22 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
25 reviews
Old MacDonalds Farm Located on Hwy 16, 9 Miles S. of Rapid City. Pony Rides, Pig Races, Bottle Feeding, and more! Enjoy over 100 farm animals in a clean, relaxed, hands-on... more »
Attraction type Farms
Distance 9.1 miles from city centre
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- "Kids little farm" 28 May 2012
- "Great Place for "Kids" of al..." 10 Feb 2012
- "Kids had a great time" 18 Jan 2012
Ranked #23 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
1 review
Attraction type Spas
Distance 0.3 miles from city centre
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- "Very friendly owner - absolu..." 7 Dec 2011
Ranked #24 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
5 reviews
Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns Adventure Awaits! Let our knowledgeable and friendly guides lead you through the world?s most extensive display of subterranean dog-tooth spar... more »
Attraction type Caverns/ Caves
Distance 4.9 miles from city centre
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- "Interesting but beware of st..." 15 Jan 2012
- "Tons of Crystals. Lots of s..." 25 Jul 2011
- "Great Cardio Workout" 11 Jul 2011
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Ranked #25 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
12 reviews
Black Hills Caverns Come see the hills greatest cave adventure. Offering three different tours and gemstone panning. Showing a great variety of cave formations, Black Hills... more »
Attraction type Caverns/ Caves
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- "Rock Collector" 4 May 2012
- "Best place to go !!" 2 Jan 2012
- "fun cave tour" 2 Jan 2012
Ranked #26 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
1 review
Attraction type Museums
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- "A must see en route to Mt. R..." 24 Mar 2012
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Ranked #27 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
1 review
very interesting museum for old car and bike fans helpfull friendly owners worth a visit
Attraction type Museums
Distance 4.3 miles from city centre
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- "old car and bike fans must v..." 21 Aug 2010
Ranked #28 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
1 review
Attraction type Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance 0.4 miles from city centre
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- "Fun but $$$$" 3 Jun 2006
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Ranked #29 of 30 Attractions in Rapid City
12 reviews
Part of an old mine, the falls encompass eight cubic feet of water spewing vertically for more than 30 feet.
Attraction type Waterfalls
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- "Lots of build-up, not lots t..." 10 Apr 2012
- "Save your 7 dollars" 17 Jul 2011
- "Short and Dull" 17 Jan 2011
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Get Lost and have a great time doing it in this human maze adventure. Race against the clock in search of G-O-L-D and win a...
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Get Lost and have a great time doing it in this human maze adventure. Race against the clock in search of G-O-L-D and win a prize everytime. Also featuring Finder's Keepers Gemstone Panning.
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Attraction type Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance 9.2 miles from city centre
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