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Rapid City is the gateway to some of South Dakota’s most famous attractions such as Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park, and also has a host of city attractions to please all tastes. You can get a great overview during a narrated tour on the City View Trolley before you set off to explore the historic districts and wonderful visual arts at the Dahl Arts Center, APEX Gallery, and the fabulously eclectic Art Alley.

In the City of Presidents in Downtown Rapid City you will meet a series of life-size bronze statues of the nation’s former leaders (part of the Rapid City Historic District Tour). There is an endless list of family attractions including indoor and outdoor water parks, Dinosaur Park, the Journey Museum, splash pads, and Storybook Island.

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