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Jul 19, 2020 · This videos goes through a step by step itinerary to help you plan your next family vacation to the Black Hills and Badlands in South Dakota. .. Download a h...
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Apr 8, 2020 · Our Top 10 things to do around Mount Rushmore [Rapid City, Deadwood, Badlands, Black Hills] Every year, 3 million tourists come visit the Black Hills of South Dakota and Mt...
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This is all about the incredible Black Hills of South Dakota with some footage thrown in from NW Nebraska as well. The trip was taken mid-September, 2021. Stops included: Oglala National...
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- America's Parks
- Mount Rushmore
- Custer State Park Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour
- Rush Mountain Adventure Park
- Black Hills Institute of Geological Research in Hill City
- Bear Country
- Watiki Waterpark
- Reptile Gardens
- Cave Tours
- 1880 Train
- Crazy Horse Memorial
The crown jewel of attractions in all of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore gives you a chance to get up close and personal with some of the greatest presidents in US history. Or, as my younger daughter called them when she was three, “the four faces”! ;) Mount Rushmore has a nice little restaurant and also the Avenue of Flags which the kids love because...
The Custer buffalo safari tour takes you off-road through the park in an open-air jeep to see pronghorns, elk, and buffalo with a guide who shares historical and educational facts about the park and wildlife. The ride takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Find more information HERE.
We’ve never visited this adventure park before but plan to on our next trip! Some of the family-friendly activities you can take part in are a tour of Rushmore Cave, and riding the Rushmore Mountain Coaster, the Soaring Eagle Zipride, and the Gunslinger 7-D Ride. You can explore the Wingwalker Challenge Course, which is great for older kids and the...
The Museum at the Black Hills Institute is a unique and interesting natural history museum. It’s located in Hill City, which is a short drive from Rapid City and near a lot of other attractions, so it’s a great idea to make this a part of a day where you’re doing other things in the area. Your kids will find something unique in this treasure trove ...
Bear Country near Rapid City is a drive-thru wildlife park dedicated to providing visitors with an enjoyable, educational, and unique North American wildlife experience in a beautiful and natural environment. They don’t just have bears! You can also see Arctic Wolves, Bighorn Sheep, Lynx, and more. Sometimes you can see the baby bears too–so cute! ...
WaTikiis an indoor waterpark that is attached to four different hotels along I-90 in Rapid City. It’s a great waterpark and we’ve gone there a few different times. You can get deals on wristbands throughout the year. We’ve also stayed at the Residence Inn hotel, which is one of the attached hotels. They have two-room suites (two queens in a closed-...
This tourist attraction is more than just lizards! Tour the Spring Creek Gulch, watch a snake show and take some time walking through the Sky Dome. Your kids can see all sorts of animals, from a bald eagle to prairie dogs to a crocodile. You can even pet a Giant Tortoise! ;)
There are a variety of cave tours that you can take in the Black Hills, including Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument and Rushmore Cave. These is typically an affordable activity that you can do while in the Hills! One recommendation I would make if you have young kids is to check into the details of the various cave toursas well ...
The 1880 Train is a two-hour, narrated 20-mile round trip between Hill City and Keystone, SD (near Mt. Rushmore). This train ride is a bit expensive for adults (though children under age two are FREE) but you can sometimes find 1880 Train Ride coupons HERE.
The mission of the Crazy Horse Memorialis to protect and preserve the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians. You can visit the memorial carving (still in progress!) and enjoy viewing beautiful art and artifacts in the Native American Educational and Cultural Center. Best for those with older kids, but some younger chi...
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The best thing to do in the Black Hills with kids is to visit the iconic M ount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the biggest draw to the Black Hills and is the one attraction you must see when traveling here.
- Custer State Park. Another must-do when visiting the Black Hills with kids is to spend time enjoying Custer State Park. Custer State Park is one of the few truly wild places that remain in this country.
- Black Hills with Kids: Needles Highway. The 14-mile Needles Highway within Custer State Park is an absolutely spectacular drive through pine forests and rugged mountains and is a highlight when traveling to the Black Hills with kids.
- Wildlife Loop Road. Another amazing addition to your Black Hills vacation within Custer State Park is spending time on Wildlife Loop Road. The 18-mile Wildlife Loop Road takes visitors through open grasslands, red-walled canyons, and pine-covered hills to experience mother nature at its finest.
Jan 14, 2023 · Things to Do in the Black Hills with Kids. The Black Hills offer many unique activities for families and children of all ages. Here are my top picks on the best things to do in the Black Hills with kids. We’ve been to the Black HIlls multiple times and ALWAYS have a good time! 1. Mount Rushmore National Memorial (Keystone)
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Mar 22, 2023 · From epic hikes and scenic drives to digging for fossils, here are the top ten reasons why you should plan a trip to the Black Hills with kids!
