{"id":16961,"date":"2024-07-08T08:07:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T13:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=16961"},"modified":"2024-07-08T12:03:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T17:03:20","slug":"7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Things to do in Rapid City, South Dakota with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the course of the last year, we\u2019ve had the opportunity to travel to Rapid City, SD on three separate occasions, thanks to some super fun and well-run soccer tournaments. On each occasion, in addition to spending time at the soccer field, we\u2019ve tried to mix it up with different activities in the city. With Deadwood, Rushmore, the Black Hills, and other fun attractions all within 45 minutes of Rapid City you\u2019re never at a loss for fun things to do. The following ideas are simply a taste of what you can find when exploring Rapid City and the surrounding area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb6f8d3d61\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb6f8d3d61\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#Family-Friendly_Things_to_do_in_Rapid_City\" >Family-Friendly Things to do in Rapid City<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#1_Dinosaur_Park\" >1. Dinosaur Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#2_WaTiki_Indoor_Waterpark\" >2. WaTiki Indoor Waterpark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#3_South_Dakota_Air_and_Space_Museum\" >3. South Dakota Air and Space Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#4_Downtown\" >4. Downtown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#5_Reptile_Garden\" >5. Reptile Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#6_National_Parks_and_Outdoor_Attractions\" >6. National Parks and Outdoor Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#7_Mount_Rushmore\" >7. Mount Rushmore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#8_Big_Thunder_Gold_Mine\" >8. Big Thunder Gold Mine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#9_Sky_Zone\" >9. Sky Zone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#10_Rushmore_Tramway_Adventures\" >10. Rushmore Tramway Adventures&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#11_Storybook_Island\" >11. Storybook Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-things-to-do-in-rapid-city-south-dakota-with-kids\/#12_Press_Start_Bar_Arcade_and_Grill\" >12. Press Start Bar Arcade and Grill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family-Friendly_Things_to_do_in_Rapid_City\"><\/span>Family-Friendly Things to do in Rapid City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dinosaur_Park\"><\/span><strong>1. Dinosaur Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On a previous visit to Rapid City, our family happened on Dinosaur Park and were delighted by the 7 massive dinosaurs located there. It turns out, this is one of the first tourist attractions in Rapid City, created in 1936 before Mount Rushmore had been completed. A highlight for any family vacation is that the park is free; you can walk the trails and climb on the dinosaurs and then visit the gift shop if you want a snack or a souvenir to take with you (the shop is seasonal). Another highlight is the park location, right on a ridge overlooking Rapid City and affords views of up to 100 miles on a clear day, allowing a perfect viewing opportunity for the badlands and black hills surrounding the area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Rapid City Dinosaur Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Rapid-City-Dinosaur-Park.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_WaTiki_Indoor_Waterpark\"><\/span><strong>2. WaTiki Indoor Waterpark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any family on a sports trip knows that the hotel can be an integral part of the fun equation. We\u2019ve found on our previous trips that the majority of hotels in and around Rapid City have awesome pools and numerous waterslide options. However, the WaTiki Waterpark, shared by four different hotels, has been the most popular with the kiddos (and me). Our kids had a blast in the lazy river and on the three indoor water slides, I enjoyed sitting in the giant hot tub and hanging out at the tiki bar, located just outside the doors of the water park (walls of glass allowed me to still see my kids and monitor them). The best part is one of the waterslides actually winds through the tiki bar, allowing the kids to zoom overhead and wave at parents below.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"WaTiki Indoor Waterpark\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Watiki_Waterpark1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_South_Dakota_Air_and_Space_Museum\"><\/span><strong>3. South Dakota Air and Space Museum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another delightful surprise our family happened onto is the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. During a break between games we were able to visit the museum, located outside the gates of Ellsworth Air Force Base (7 miles east of Rapid City). The museum offers free entry, always a favorite for me, and was absolutely awe-inspiring. The majority of the planes are located outside with sidewalks to connect them, each with an informational sign telling you about when the aircraft was made, how it was used, and the pros and cons to the aircraft. Inside the museum, we were able to learn about the history of flight in South Dakota and sit inside a mock cockpit. This is one of the locations I boast about to other parents that they should make a point to visit.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"South Dakota Air and Space Museum\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/South-Dakota-Air-and-Space-Museum.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Downtown\"><\/span><strong>4. Downtown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Downtown Rapid City has a number of fun options for visiting tourists (and locals alike). Each time we visit we find a fun new restaurant, brewery or winery to try out. The city also boasts statues of presidents on each street corner, giving an air of culture as you stroll through downtown. Main Street Square offers the ideal location for concerts and has interactive fountains for the warm months and an ice-skating rink when the weather gets cold.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reptile_Garden\"><\/span><strong>5. Reptile Garden<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located 6 miles south of Rapid City, Reptile Garden was voted one of the 10 top roadside attractions by USA Today. RG boasts the largest reptile collection in the world (according to the 2018 Guinness Book of World Records), along with giant tortoises and other creatures. There\u2019s also a large indoor garden that features orchids and over 40,000 other flowers. This locale is seasonal, so plan to visit from April to October.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00095795\" data-vi-language=\"en\" data-vi-currency=\"USD\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/Rapid-City\/d22170-ttd\" data-vi-total-products=\"3\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-3a7e26ce-f615-4e8b-92eb-83510d95d9b2\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reptile-Garden-in-Rapid-City.jpg\" alt=\"Reptile Garden near Rapid City\" width=\"850\" height=\"491\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reptile-Garden-in-Rapid-City.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reptile-Garden-in-Rapid-City-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reptile-Garden-in-Rapid-City-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reptile-Garden-in-Rapid-City-640x370.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reptile-Garden-in-Rapid-City-200x116.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reptile-Garden-in-Rapid-City-400x231.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reptile-Garden-in-Rapid-City-600x347.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Reptile-Garden-in-Rapid-City-800x462.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_National_Parks_and_Outdoor_Attractions\"><\/span><strong>6. National Parks and Outdoor Attractions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rapid City is located within an hour of multiple national parks and monuments. It\u2019s hard to imagine a place with more opportunities to get outdoors and explore the history and majesty of our country. Included in this list are the Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore (see number 7), and Bad Lands, Devil\u2019s Tower, and Wind Cave National Parks. When driving through the Black Hills you\u2019re likely to encounter wildlife and beautiful sites alike; it seems no matter what direction you head you\u2019re bound to find nature at its finest.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Crazy Horse Memorial\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Crazy-Horse-Memorial.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Mount_Rushmore\"><\/span><strong>7. Mount Rushmore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>How can I not mention one of the most recognized memorials in the country when discussing things to do?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Located just 30 minutes from Rapid City, Mount Rushmore is one of the tourist destinations in South Dakota with almost 3 million visitors per year. The opportunity to see the four 60-foot high president portraits carved into granite is one you shouldn\u2019t miss. With a robust visitor\u2019s center, hiking trails and educational opportunities you can spend a day learning and exploring this impressive site. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Rushmore\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mount-rushmore.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t currently have any plans to visit Rapid City in the next year, but with the way our soccer schedule works, I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if we don\u2019t find ourselves back there soon. I\u2019m looking forward to exploring more of the terrain and finding more fun family-friendly activities to do while we\u2019re there.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Big_Thunder_Gold_Mine\"><\/span>8. Big Thunder Gold Mine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This gold mine offers tours of the most maintained mine in Keystone, displaying a variety of rocks, structures, and minerals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Sky_Zone\"><\/span>9. Sky Zone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An indoor trampoline park with wall to wall trampolines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Rushmore_Tramway_Adventures\"><\/span>10. Rushmore Tramway Adventures&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Aerial Adventure Park is an obstacle course up in the trees. You get to traverse the treetops on suspended ropes, rings, ladders, bridges and 11 unique ziplines. There are eight different courses with varied degrees of difficulty offering 100+ obstacles in a 90-minute self-paced challenge.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Storybook_Island\"><\/span>11. Storybook Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This adventure park is the perfect place for toddlers to explore their imagination and have fun with their families. From Jack and Jill to the Three Little Pigs, each adventure was unique and exciting. Any toddler would enjoy the chance to explore this amazing adventure park.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Press_Start_Bar_Arcade_and_Grill\"><\/span>12. Press Start Bar Arcade and Grill<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47868 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Press-Start-Bar-Arcade-and-Grill-1.jpg\" alt=\"Press Start Bar Arcade and Grill\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Press-Start-Bar-Arcade-and-Grill-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Press-Start-Bar-Arcade-and-Grill-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Press-Start-Bar-Arcade-and-Grill-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Press-Start-Bar-Arcade-and-Grill-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Press-Start-Bar-Arcade-and-Grill-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Press-Start-Bar-Arcade-and-Grill-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Press-Start-Bar-Arcade-and-Grill-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Press-Start-Bar-Arcade-and-Grill-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a fun-filled family day, complete with games, food, and drinks, then Press Start Bar Arcade and Grill in Rapid City, South Dakota is the place to be. As an avid arcade goer myself, I can confidently say that this spot is a kid-friendly paradise until 9 PM. The arcade is stacked with classic and modern games, from pinball machines to Mario Kart. But it&#8217;s not just the arcade that will draw you in &#8211; the food and drinks are top-notch as well. Their menu offers a variety of tasty options, including burgers, pizzas, and wings. The cherry on top, quite literally, is their boozy milkshake selection for worn-out parents.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/668c1b1606181f113e571cf1\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Just remember: Rapid City, South Dakota may be small, but it&#8217;s big on kid-friendly activities! With its amazing monuments, interactive museums, outdoor adventures, and gorgeous natural scenery, there&#8217;s something for families of all shapes and sizes to check out. Not to mention the delicious local restaurants that serve cuisine from around the world. 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