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The best family-friendly activities in Rapid City for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Rapid City, USA
Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. This all-inclusive tour offers an immersive …More

Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. This all-inclusive tour offers an immersive...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,062)
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$164
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package …More

Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (447)
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$133
Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park

Mount Rushmore is more than just the carvings. They have secrets that are not easily revealed. GeoFunTrek's guides are local experts with decades of experience. …More

Mount Rushmore is more than just the carvings. They have secrets that are not easily revealed. GeoFunTrek's guides are local experts with decades of experience....

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (223)
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$300
Cosmos Mystery Area Admission

Located amongst the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, the Cosmos Mystery Area is a unique, family friendly attraction. Guests can enjoy a 30 minute …More

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Located amongst the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, the Cosmos Mystery Area is a unique, family friendly attraction. Guests can enjoy a 30 minute...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (231)
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$20
Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour

Neal and Becky live in the Black Hills near the historic mining town of Hayward. Neal is a native South Dakotan having a close association …More

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Neal and Becky live in the Black Hills near the historic mining town of Hayward. Neal is a native South Dakotan having a close association...

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (87)
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$295
Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour

9 pm Lighting Ceremony: May 22nd - August 9th We would pick you up from your Rapid City hotel at 7:30-7:45 pm in 7 or …More

9 pm Lighting Ceremony: May 22nd - August 9th We would pick you up from your Rapid City hotel at 7:30-7:45 pm in 7 or...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$100
Western Horizons Hot Air Balloon rides

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers breathtaking panoramic views of the beautiful Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Our hot air balloon rides last approximately …More

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers breathtaking panoramic views of the beautiful Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Our hot air balloon rides last approximately...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (43)
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$395
Wildlife Biologist’s Field Expedition: The Badlands Uncovered

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 …More

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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...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (29)
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$525
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse

Welcome to My XO Adventures! This is your tour, for your group! We don't mix with strangers on this adventure to ensure it's extraordinary. Your …More

Welcome to My XO Adventures! This is your tour, for your group! We don't mix with strangers on this adventure to ensure it's extraordinary. Your...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (101)
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$395
Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour

What makes this tour unique is the combination of three of Western South Dakota's most iconic destinations – Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer …More

What makes this tour unique is the combination of three of Western South Dakota's most iconic destinations – Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (92)
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$312
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop and Needles Highway Tour

What makes this tour unique is its immersive journey through Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop, offering a chance to witness the majestic buffalo herds, especially …More

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What makes this tour unique is its immersive journey through Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop, offering a chance to witness the majestic buffalo herds, especially...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$291
Devil's Tower Tour

This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring presence of Devils Tower, a geological marvel unlike any other. Unlike typical mountain peaks, Devils …More

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This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring presence of Devils Tower, a geological marvel unlike any other. Unlike typical mountain peaks, Devils...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$396
Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour

This Northern Black Hills Shared Tour is unique because it combines breathtaking scenery with a fascinating glimpse into the Wild West history that shaped the …More

This Northern Black Hills Shared Tour is unique because it combines breathtaking scenery with a fascinating glimpse into the Wild West history that shaped the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (23)
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$301
Shared Badlands and Wall Drug Store Experience

What makes this Badlands and Wall Drug Store tour unique is the depth of knowledge and storytelling it offers. It's not just a scenic drive, …More

What makes this Badlands and Wall Drug Store tour unique is the depth of knowledge and storytelling it offers. It's not just a scenic drive,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (26)
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$312
All Aboard the 1880 Train

This isn't just another tour; it's a chance to experience the Black Hills at their best, during the prime season of May through September. What …More

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This isn't just another tour; it's a chance to experience the Black Hills at their best, during the prime season of May through September. What...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$312
Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts

The Badlands have many secrets and requires a seasoned guide to explain and reveal them. GeoFunTrek Tours' guides are local experts with decades of experience. …More

The Badlands have many secrets and requires a seasoned guide to explain and reveal them. GeoFunTrek Tours' guides are local experts with decades of experience....

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (30)
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$250
Badlands Sunset & Wildlife: Nature's Evening Glow

There's no better way to witness its raw beauty than with My XO Adventures' Badlands Sunset and Night Sky Tour. This isn’t just another tour; …More

There's no better way to witness its raw beauty than with My XO Adventures' Badlands Sunset and Night Sky Tour. This isn’t just another tour;...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (53)
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$385
Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views

This is our favorite tour! We care about you, your experience, and your time in South Dakota. You'll be taken to special locations where animals …More

This is our favorite tour! We care about you, your experience, and your time in South Dakota. You'll be taken to special locations where animals...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (49)
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$425
Mount Rushmore Discovery Tour

You visit Mount Rushmore, one of our nation's national treasures, and Custer State Park, one of our nation's largest and most diverse state parks. This …More

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You visit Mount Rushmore, one of our nation's national treasures, and Custer State Park, one of our nation's largest and most diverse state parks. This...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$275
Mount Rushmore Memorial Shared Tour from Rapid City, South Dakota

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed in 1941 under the …More

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Completed in 1941 under the...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (29)
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$164
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