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Rapid City is the second most populous city in South Dakota in the US and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek, where the settlement developed, it is in the western part of the state, located on the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range.


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1 - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

   29 km away

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is centered on a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills in Keystone, South Dakota, USA.

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2 - Black Elk Wilderness

   34 km away

The Black Elk Wilderness is located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The wilderness was designated by an act of Congress in 1980. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Black Elk Wilderness is part of Black Hills National Forest.

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3 - Mountain Bike Tours in Rapid City

See the Black Hills in a unique way. Enjoy the quiet, scenic trail and let our guides tell you on some of the history, culture and flora and fauna of the area! Great fun for any fitness level - we can accommodate all in your group, even if some want to ride and others don't. This tour is customizable. Questions? Contact us for more information.

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4 - Custer State Park

   37 km away

Custer State Park is a South Dakota State Park and wildlife reserve in the Black Hills, United States. The park is South Dakota's largest and first state park, named after Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer.

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5 - Safaris in Rapid City

We absolutely love spending time in the Badlands. Our guides are highly trained and enjoy sharing the geological, cultural, and wildlife highlights along the way. This is not a repeated script of the Badlands, but more of a testimony of the guides as to how they feel and think about the sacred land. This tour is exclusive to your group, meaning no others will be joining. You have the guide and the vehicle all to yourself.

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6 - Archaeology Tours in Rapid City

My XO Adventures believes The Badlands can be a wonderful experience for your senses, and there are a lot of stories to be told about the park. It's also abundant with wildlife, but you've got to know where to go. We have walked, crawled, climbed, and taken the back roads through the park to find places we know you'll love. This is not a strenuous journey and is suited for all ages. We encourage you to check out our Google Reviews for My XO Adventures online to see what kind of experience you'll enjoy by coming along with us. We take care of the details and may even have some surprises for you along the way. Every day is different, and we love what we do. We explore the Badlands, not just tour them. Learn about the history, wildlife, fossils, geological shapes, and sacred places. Commonly missed and extraordinary places are where we go.

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7 - Hot Air Balloon Rides in Rapid City

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers private hot air balloon rides out of Hot Springs, South Dakota. Our typical flight lasts approximately 1 hour. The entire experience from pre-flight set up to post-flight refreshments can last from 2 to 3 hours.

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8 - Kayaking Tours in Rapid City

Spend the morning indulging your senses on one of South Dakota's largest and most beautiful lakes. Get up close and personal with the regional flora and wildlife. There is a two person minimum for this tour.

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