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CITY TOUR OFFERS ART, EXERCISE & ENTERTAINMENT The Outdoor Campus-West Chapel in the Hills Rapid City’s self-guided City Tour & Historic Districts lead you through the city to 18 local attractions — making it easy for a first-time visitor to discover Rapid City’s fun spots. Your tour begins at the 1.) Rapid City Visitor Information Center, where Information Specialists can help make the most of your visit. 2.) Memorial Park Promenade, Berlin Wall & Legacy Commons: Memorial Park includes one of America’s largest Berlin Wall exhibits and great playgrounds. 3.) Founders Park and HansonLarsen Memorial Park are home to seasonal Farmer’s Markets, food trucks, and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. 4.) The Outdoor CampusWest: Explore trails, prairie, wetland and stream habitats and learn about local wildlife in the indoor interpretive center. 5.) Storybook Island: This free fairyland park, with nursery-rhyme displays, live animals and a special playground, is a popular family attraction. 6.) Cleghorn Springs Fish Hatchery: Nearly one million trout and salmon are raised and released here, annually. 7.) Stavkirke Church: Often called the “Chapel in the Hills,” it is a replica of the Borgund church in Norway. 8.) Canyon Lake Park has a lakeshore promenade, areas to watch the ducks and a footbridge that leads to an island with a gazebo. Rapid City has three 9.) Formal Gardens which are a cooperative effort of the Parks Department and the Garden Club. 10.) Dinosaur Park/Skyline Wilderness Area features concrete dinosaur replicas, perfect for kid-climbing. The Skyline Wilderness Area features hiking and biking trails. The 11.) Museum of Geology houses quality fossils of dinosaurs, giant fish, prehistoric mammals, and more. Educational art and science exhibits are offered by the 12.) Apex Gallery on the School of Mines campus. 13.) Main Street Square and The Sculpture Project: Enjoy an energetic vibe and art in the making in downtown Rapid City. Have your photo taken with a U.S. President, or enjoy the self-guided walking tour of 14.) The City of Presidents. The 15.) Dahl Arts Center rotates exhibits of local and regional artwork for viewing and for sale. The 16.) Downtown Historic District provides examples of the city’s finest 19th and early 20th century buildings. 17.) The Journey Museum & Learning Center: Explore the natural history and culture of the Black Hills. End your tour at the 18.) Black Hills Visitor Information Center, with free services designed to maximize your vacation experience and souvenirs to remember it forever!
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