Black Hill's Family Fun
Sightseeing
You can rent bikes in Hill City and hit the trail at various trailheads.
23 locals recommend
Mickelson Trail
Mickelson TrailYou can rent bikes in Hill City and hit the trail at various trailheads.
Definitely one of those places you have to see once in your life, but does qualify as a full "Day trip"
163 locals recommend
Badlands National Park
Definitely one of those places you have to see once in your life, but does qualify as a full "Day trip"
Devils Tower
Another "Day Trip" that you will remember the rest of your life.
Free
This is an oldie but a goodie. Panoramic views of Rapid City for the adults, kitschie oversized dinos for the kids!
79 locals recommend
Dinosaur Park
940 Skyline DrThis is an oldie but a goodie. Panoramic views of Rapid City for the adults, kitschie oversized dinos for the kids!
This is actually a pretty cool stop with neat massive fossils on display and insight into the geologic history of the area.
17 locals recommend
Museum of Geology
561 E St Joseph StThis is actually a pretty cool stop with neat massive fossils on display and insight into the geologic history of the area.
Learn about local habitat/wildlife in the inside exhibit, let the kids run free on their outdoor graveled walking paths.
10 locals recommend
The Outdoor Campus - West
Adventure TrailLearn about local habitat/wildlife in the inside exhibit, let the kids run free on their outdoor graveled walking paths.
If I had to take kids 10 and under anywhere in Rapid, this would be it. Our nieces and nephews from Texas rated this their #1 favorite thing about their visit to the Black Hills. Entrance is free, but its nice to drop a donation in their drop boxes.
62 locals recommend
Storybook Island
1301 Sheridan Lake RdIf I had to take kids 10 and under anywhere in Rapid, this would be it. Our nieces and nephews from Texas rated this their #1 favorite thing about their visit to the Black Hills. Entrance is free, but its nice to drop a donation in their drop boxes.
Wonderful paved walking paths around this neighborhood gem. Get a taste of local life in Rapid City.
23 locals recommend
Canyon Lake Park
4181 Jackson BlvdWonderful paved walking paths around this neighborhood gem. Get a taste of local life in Rapid City.
Chapel in the Hills
3788 Chapel LnWalk the grounds and check out the free mini museum.
Super Fun Kid Approved
Plan on several hours meandering through the indoor and outdoor exhibits, and take in at least one of the special shows, they're a lot of fun!
110 locals recommend
Reptile Gardens
8955 US-16Plan on several hours meandering through the indoor and outdoor exhibits, and take in at least one of the special shows, they're a lot of fun!
We have actually not made it here yet, but have *always* heard its totally worth it by those who have.
33 locals recommend
Cosmos Mystery Area
24040 Cosmos RdWe have actually not made it here yet, but have *always* heard its totally worth it by those who have.
Indoor trampoline park with music--you do have to buy their socks + admission so its kind of pricey, but definitely kid approved.
7 locals recommend
Jump Craze
Americas WayIndoor trampoline park with music--you do have to buy their socks + admission so its kind of pricey, but definitely kid approved.
This is a fantastic family destination!
40 locals recommend
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives
423 Hatchery CirThis is a fantastic family destination!
Playgrounds
Sioux Park
733 Canyon Lake DrGood elementary aged playground close to our home.
Vickie Powers Memorial Park
Out of the way, but a pretty amped up public playground!