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Visit historic downtown Rapid City to view the City of Presidents which is a series of life-size bronze statues of the USA’s past presidents spread throughout the streets. Can you name the one pictured above? Look out for a statue of the USA’s 44th President Barack Obama, which will be added to the City of Presidents this July.
Sculptures added to Downtown Sioux Falls
Over the last few months, new art displays have replaced the former art that was located in downtown Sioux Falls, generating new interest in the public art shown across the city.
Eat and drink
Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates, Deadwood
If you’re planning to travel to South Dakota’s historic town of Deadwood to explore the George S. Mickelson Trail or tour the Broken Boot Gold Mine, make sure you stop by Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolate Shop. This quaint confectionary shop is the perfect place to buy a delicious box of handmade truffles or blocks of milk and dark chocolate. Chubby Chipmunk also sells books that are part of a Deadwood Mystery series, and Chubby Chipmunk bobblehead and t-shirts.
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1880 train
If you’re looking for a family adventure then go for a ride on the Black Hills Central Railroad 1880 Train,which takes passengers to and from Hilly City and Keystone in South Dakota. This two-hour, narrated round trip lets passengers view vistas of Harney Peak, mining encampments, and various forests, meadows and wooded canyons that the train passes by. Both children and adults will enjoy the ride as they look out for white tail deer, mule deer, wild turkey, wood chucks, mallard ducks and cottontail rabbits. One-way trips are also available so you can go gold panning at Dakota Stone Rock Shop and enjoy Prairie wines at Berry Winery in Hill City, or head to Keystone where you can go ziplining at Rushmore Tramway Adventures and explore the National Presidential Wax Museum.
Reptile Gardens, Rapid City
Reptile Gardens in Rapid City is a fascinating local zoo and botanical garden that contains the largest collection of reptiles in the world according to the 2018 Guinness Book of World Records! This is a great destination for a family day out to spend in the company of giant tortoises, prairie dogs, deadly snakes, frogs, and even tropical orchids. You can also walk through the Sky Dome which is an indoors exhibit with a huge Australian saltwater crocodile, Komodo dragon, and exotic birds like macaw parrots.
If you’re looking for a family adventure then go for a ride on the Black Hills Central Railroad 1880 Train,which takes passengers to and from Hilly City and Keystone in South Dakota. This two-hour, narrated round trip lets passengers view vistas of Harney Peak, mining encampments, and various forests, meadows and wooded canyons that the train passes by. Both children and adults will enjoy the ride as they look out for white tail deer, mule deer, wild turkey, wood chucks, mallard ducks and cottontail rabbits. One-way trips are also available so you can go gold panning at Dakota Stone Rock Shop and enjoy Prairie wines at Berry Winery in Hill City, or head to Keystone where you can go ziplining at Rushmore Tramway Adventures and explore the National Presidential Wax Museum.
Reptile Gardens, Rapid City
Reptile Gardens in Rapid City is a fascinating local zoo and botanical garden that contains the largest collection of reptiles in the world according to the 2018 Guinness Book of World Records! This is a great destination for a family day out to spend in the company of giant tortoises, prairie dogs, deadly snakes, frogs, and even tropical orchids. You can also walk through the Sky Dome which is an indoors exhibit with a huge Australian saltwater crocodile, Komodo dragon, and exotic birds like macaw parrots.
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Featured accommodation
Sylvan Lake Lodge, Custer State Park
Sylvan Lake Lodge is a wonderfully historic place to stay to explore Custer State Park as it is located within the park. Situated in a hillside forest of pine and spruce trees, the lodge offers panoramic views of Sylvan Lake and features historic rooms and private cabins. The lodge has a double-peaked wooden ceiling, hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. You can enjoy a meal at Sylvan Restaurant or stay active with watercrafts, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, and swimming at Sylvan Lake.
Events
Nightly May 24 – September 29: ‘Legends in Light’ at Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer County
August 24-25: Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival, Hot Springs
September 26-28: Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival
Sylvan Lake Lodge, Custer State Park
Sylvan Lake Lodge is a wonderfully historic place to stay to explore Custer State Park as it is located within the park. Situated in a hillside forest of pine and spruce trees, the lodge offers panoramic views of Sylvan Lake and features historic rooms and private cabins. The lodge has a double-peaked wooden ceiling, hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. You can enjoy a meal at Sylvan Restaurant or stay active with watercrafts, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, and swimming at Sylvan Lake.
Events
Nightly May 24 – September 29: ‘Legends in Light’ at Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer County
August 24-25: Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival, Hot Springs
September 26-28: Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival
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