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Tucked against the eastern ridges of the famed Black Hills, bisected by winding Rapid Creek, Rapid City South Dakota is a small town founded by gold miners in 1876 and long known as the Gateway to the Black Hills. The spectacular Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse monuments, the abundant wildlife of Custer State Park, and the incredible landscape of Badlands National Park are top area attractions. On the active side, Rapid City offers kayaking and paddle boarding on one of South Dakota’s largest lakes, biking through the beautiful mountain and prairie scenery, and strolling the downtown to see the classic buildings and a series of life-size statues of U.S. Presidents that spans several blocks.

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Things To Do In Rapid City
Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

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$164.30
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

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$132.50
Roller Coaster Tickets with Dinner and Show in Rapid City

Roller Coaster Tickets with Dinner and Show in Rapid City

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 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$69.88
"Woody" - Mt Rushmore Bundle - Public

"Woody" - Mt Rushmore Bundle - Public

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 6 to 7 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$199
Buffalo Hunt Coaster Single Ride in South Dakota

Buffalo Hunt Coaster Single Ride in South Dakota

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 10 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$11.66
Crime Solving Detective Experience Rapid City, SD

Crime Solving Detective Experience Rapid City, SD

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 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$14.99
Winter Wonderland: Exploring the Black Hills

Winter Wonderland: Exploring the Black Hills

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 6 to 7 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$259
NEW! Black Hills Winter Wonderland
Likely to Sell Out

NEW! Black Hills Winter Wonderland

New To The Site!
 8 to 10 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$329
Private- Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse/Custer State Park

Private- Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse/Custer State Park

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 9 hours 30 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$199
Buffalo Hunt Coaster Multi Ride Wristband in the Black Hills

Buffalo Hunt Coaster Multi Ride Wristband in the Black Hills

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 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$26.50
Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in South Dakota
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Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in South Dakota

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 8 to 10 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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$175
Day trip of the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park!

Day trip of the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park!

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$275
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Sightseeing Tickets & Passes
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Adrenaline & Extreme
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Attraction Tickets
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Theme Park Tickets & Tours
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Walking & Biking Tours
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Walking Tours
Nature & Wildlife
Nature & Wildlife
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4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours
Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours
Audio Guided Tours
Audio Guided Tours
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Hot Air Balloon Rides
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Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
Comedy
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Cultural Tours
Eco Tours
Eco Tours
Escape Games
Escape Games
Fun and Games
Fun and Games
Ghost & Vampire Tours
Ghost & Vampire Tours
Half-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Hiking & Camping
Hiking & Camping
Kayaking & Canoeing
Kayaking & Canoeing
Multi-day & Extended Tours
Multi-day & Extended Tours
Multi-day Tours
Photography Tours
Photography Tours
Private & Custom Tours
Private & Custom Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Safaris
Safaris
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
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Theme Parks
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Water Sports
Water Sports
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Recent Rapid City traveler reviews
Black Hills and the Badlands of South Dakota
Winter Wonderland: Exploring the Black Hills
Black Hills and the Badlands of South Dakota
des783, Nov 2023
My XO Adventures is an experience you do not want to miss. We located them on the internet and could not have been more pleased with the communication and tours to The Badlands and the Black Hills of South Dakota during October. The guides were very knowledgeable. Daniel and David pointed out details and gave us background about the areas. We surely would have missed this information if we toured on our own. The animal life was up-close and personal - very special moments. My XO Adventures goes out of its way for you. You will not be disappointed. 5 STARS D & T
South Dakota in a Nutshell.
Day trip of the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park!
South Dakota in a Nutshell.
Tammy_C, Oct 2023
This was our first trip to SD and Neal was the perfect tour guide. He showed us SD in a nutshell, as we say it in the South (North Carolina). We saw Bison, Pronghorn, Big horn Sheep, deer, as well as the many sites that make this state a great place to visit. Neal was a great conversationist and knew his history well. Reasonable priced and a great way to spend a day. Make sure you ask Neal about Chislic, a SD delicacy.
Would do it again
Western Horizons Hot Air Balloon rides
Would do it again
624daysie, Oct 2023
Awesome view. With friendly crew! 100 percent enjoyed our very first ballon ride! Loved the hot chocolate for the cold day. And exceeded my expectations.
Awesome and amazing
Day trip of the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park!
Awesome and amazing
Octavia_J, Oct 2023
Seeing Mt. Rushmore in person and Crazy Horse was surreal . Neal was very informative and accommodating
Breath taking views!!
Mount Rushmore Self Guided Walking Audio Tour
Breath taking views!!
bjorda, Oct 2023
Simply amazing!! It was awesome seeing the view in person. Always seen Mt Rushmore on tv but never in person. Well worth the trip and the self guided walking audio tour gives you lots of information and you can do it in your own time. I would definitely do it again.
It was a beautiful day.
Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show
It was a beautiful day.
Mary A, Oct 2023
Great Tour. Wonderful history lesson. Denny was our tour guide. Took us to Mount Rushmore, Crazy horse, and Needles. Loved it.
Amazing hot air balloon ride
Western Horizons Hot Air Balloon rides
Amazing hot air balloon ride
jamespK8378QU, Oct 2023
The ride was amazing. The views were gorgeous. Petra was warm, welcoming, and made us feel very comfortable thought the whole process.
Amazing
Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show
Amazing
10patk, Oct 2023
Great Tour, Breakfast was included. Pancakes,Sausage and bacon. Biscuits and gravy as well. Foos wa goos. Tour was amazing, we had Pastor Bill. He was so much fun, knowledgeable, and patient. We had an older group. He knew all the best places to see the most. I would definitely recommend this tour. Dinner was also good and loved the show, so much fun!!
Great day!
“Woody” – Mt Rushmore Bundle – Public
Great day!
Elana_W, Oct 2023
Excellent tour guide. Saw so many points of interest without having to drive. We were able to go on roads we would have never found in our own.
Absolutely Amazing Tour
“Woody” – Mt Rushmore Bundle – Public
Absolutely Amazing Tour
Sperry_113, Oct 2023
We saw sooo much; took a bazillion pictures; immensely enjoyed our fantastic guide, Doug; ate a wonderful, included lunch and so much more.Our group traveled with two people who were using collapsible wheelchairs, had walkers with them, one of whom struggles with the steps onto the vehicle. Doug, our guide extraordinary, helped, encouraged and supported everyone so much.
Awesome, Fun & Educational
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Awesome, Fun & Educational
Carma_R, Oct 2023
There were so, sooooo many wonderful photo ops. Our driver Dan, was an absolute delight, entertaining and informative. He even recommended seeing other non-related sights that were nearby.
Wonderful!
Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour in South Dakota
Wonderful!
Robin_A, Oct 2023
This was a wonderful day! Driver is very nice, very accommodating, very knowledgeable. Would gladly do this again!
Tour the Black Hills
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Tour the Black Hills
Seaside739509, Sep 2023
Highly recommend the Ft Hays bus tour and dinner program. The trip is very informative and fun with the drivers. The show is top notch and the dinner a good old fashioned cowboy dinner. The meat was amazing.
Great audio tour
Mount Rushmore Self Guided Walking Audio Tour
Great audio tour
jennifersR2857UX, Sep 2023
We liked this audio tour over the official tour provided by the park. Honestly felt this tour explained more about the artist than the official tour.
A Great day with a very awesome guide(Cindy)
Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour
A Great day with a very awesome guide(Cindy)
Mark_G, Sep 2023
Needles Highway and the drive through the park. Plus the history of Mt Rushmore and the Black hills.
South Dakota Adventure
Black Hills of South Dakota
South Dakota Adventure
ronjones10, Sep 2023
This was our 3rd trip with Southwest Adventure Tours and it was great. Our guide, Hans, was exceptional. He was well informed, accommodating, and entertaining. Mt Rushmore was majestic, we particularly liked the evening Flag ceremony. The elevator was out of commission at Wind Cave National Park, so our guide added an unplanned stop at The Mammoth Site museum. This was very interesting and enjoyed by everyone. A top notch trip overall.
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