Local Area Attractions Near Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday

There is so much to see and do in South Dakota!  We want you to have the full experience of being surrounded by the ponderosa pines in our National Parks, State Parks, and historical towns that comprise this legendary region.  Scroll through our list of things to do in Rapid City and all the additional Black Hills attractions that we are one hour or less away from.

National Presidential Wax Museum

National Presidential Wax Museum

Celebrate America's proud heritage with life-like, life-size figures of all U.S. Presidents in authentic period costumes and surroundings.

609 Hwy 16A

Keystone, SD 57751

605-666-4455

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

A shrine of democracy located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Come visit the creation of the world's largest piece of sculpture. Join an interpretive program, take a self-guided tour, or watch the short film to learn about the history, art and unique culture of the monument. Get close to the sculpture on the President's Trail, which is a moderate walk.

13000 Hwy 244

Keystone, SD 57751

605-574-2523

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Museum of Geology

Museum of Geology

Come see an exceptional display of minerals, fossils, gold samples and other geological material, not to mention the first Tyrannosaurus Rex skull found in South Dakota.

501 East Saint Joseph Street

Rapid City, SD 57701

605-394-2467

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Dinosaur Park

Dinosaur Park

Concrete monsters lord over Rapid City -- and they may rule forever. Generations of children have visited the hilltop Dinosaur Park. Free admission.

940 Skyline Drive

Rapid City, SD 57701

605-343-8687

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Chapel in the Hills

Chapel in the Hills

This replica of the famous 850 year old Borgund Stave Church in Norway features unique architecture and intricate carvings.

3788 Chapel Lane

Rapid City, SD 57702

605-342-8281

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Local Area Recreation Near Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday

Biking

Biking

Within Rapid City limits you'll find over 13 miles of trail along Rapid Creek.

Hiking

Hiking

Hikes in and around the city range in length and intensity.

Fishing Nearby

Fishing Nearby

Rapid City and the Black Hills are known for their mountain lakes and fresh water streams brimming with brook, brown and rainbow trout.

Golf Nearby

Golf Nearby

Golfing in Rapid City takes you deep into pine forests, across rushing trout streams and alongside spectacular mountain vistas.

Geocaching

Geocaching

Rapid City and the Black Hills have lots of great geocaches.