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OF RAPID CITY Rapid City’s self-guided City Tour & Historic Districts leads you to 18 local attractions throughout the town — making it easy for a first-time visitor to discover the city’s fun spots. The City View Trolley, an optional means of local exploration, offers a narrated tour of the sites, available June through August. 1 RAPID CITY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER Located at Main Street Square, visit with Information Specialists to help make the most of your time in Rapid City. 2 MEMORIAL PARK PROMENADE, BERLIN WALL & LEGACY COMMONS PLAYGROUND Memorial Park has one of America’s largest Berlin Wall exhibits and playgrounds for kids to let off some energy. 3 FOUNDERS PARK & HANSON-LARSEN MEMORIAL PARK Home to food trucks and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. 4 THE OUTDOOR CAMPUS — WEST Explore trails, prairie, wetland and stream habitats, and learn about local wildlife in the indoor interpretive center. Try your hand at the new archery park, opening in 2019. 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 & VISITORS CENTER Nearly one million trout and salmon are raised and released here annually. 7 CHAPEL IN THE HILLS This stave church is an exact replica of the famous Borgund Stavkirke in Laerdal, Norway. 8 CANYON LAKE PARK One of the city’s oldest parks, it has a lakeshore promenade, areas to watch ducks and a footbridge that leads to an island with a gazebo. 9 FORMAL GARDENS Rapid City has three formal gardens, which are a cooperative effort between the parks department and the Garden Club. 10 DINOSAUR PARK & SKYLINE WILDERNESS AREA This park has seven concrete dinosaur replicas, perfect for kid-climbing and 100-mile views. The Skyline Wilderness Area features hiking and biking trails. 11 MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY This free museum at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology house compelling exhibits with quality fossils of dinosaurs, giant fish, prehistoric mammals and more. 12 APEX GALLERY Discover educational art and science exhibits, also on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus. 13 MAIN STREET SQUARE & THE SCULPTURE PROJECT Enjoy an energetic vibe and eclectic art scene in downtown Rapid City. 14 THE CITY OF PRESIDENTS Take a photo with a U.S. President on this self-guided walking tour. 15 DAHL ARTS CENTER This contemporary visual arts gallery features rotating local and regional art exhibits to view and purchase. 16 WEST BOULEVARD & DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICTS See examples of the city’s finest 19th and early 20th century buildings. 17 THE JOURNEY MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER Explore 2.5 billion years of history and culture in the Black Hills. 18 BLACK HILLS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER End your tour here and utilize free services designed to maximize your Black Hills vacation.
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