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luvstorv
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Jul 11, 2013

What's really worth paying to see in Rapid City, SD?

We are in Rapid City, SD for the first time and are staying at Happy Holiday RV Park off of 16. There are so many attractions to see here. Besides the obvious, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Deadwood and numerous caves, what else would anyone suggest we see and do in this area? We would appreciate your insight and opinions on things that are great and worth paying to see. Thank you in advance for your replies.
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    Bipeflier
    Explorer
    Jul 11, 2013
    I believe it is called Bear Country. It is a drive through animal park. The kids loved the bear cubs!!!
  • Michael_in_MN's avatar
    Michael_in_MN
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    Jul 11, 2013
    I've been there many times, and the things that I enjoyed the best were:

    Custer State park, wildlife loop
    Needles highway
    Wind Cave
    Jewel Cave
    Spearfish canyon
    Iron Mountain road
    Badlands (day trip)

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