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HISTORY & CULTURE FUSE See Rapid City’s story glide past on the City View Trolley Tour. Tread amidst environments echoing with the legacy of the rich Lakota culture at the Sioux Indian Museum. At both the Dinosaur Museum and the Museum of Geology, ancient marvels surface, revealing secrets of eons past. Atop Skyline Drive, Dinosaur Park is where life-size dinosaur models dominate the landscape, paying tribute to the creatures of the late Jurassic to early Cretaceous periods. The Petrified Forest of the Black Hills invites you on a singular exploration — a place where time has transformed trees and animals into stone. THRILLS Animals from across the globe welcome visitors at both Reptile Gardens and Bear Country USA, showcasing Rapid City’s more untamed aspects. Start your engines! The thrill of racing awaits at Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing, where the adrenaline of speed and competition takes center stage. Meanwhile, Rice’s Rapid Motor Sports and Black Hills Harley- Davidson® stand ready to equip the adventurous with vehicles designed for the open road, promising boundless exploration. For thrills with twist, the coaster at Buffalo Hunt provides a rush of exhilaration and target practice. Make your escape indoors at Black Hills Escape Rooms. For those seeking an incline challenge, “M Hill” provides ample paths for hiking and biking. VIBES Local shops such as Christmas Village brim with treasures and seasonal gifts. Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold Factory demonstrates the art of jewelry making before your eyes. Culture and creativity converge at the Dahl Arts Center and the Chapel in the Hills, serving as vibrant testaments to Rapid City’s thriving artistic scene. HAPPENINGS Every summer, The Central States Fair ushers in a kaleidoscope of entertainment with rodeo action. As January concludes, Rapid City bursts into life with the Annual Black Hills Stock Show, beckoning cowboys and spectators alike into a celebration loaded with Western heritage. Find Rapid City business listings on page 151.
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