I'd like to start by saying our tour guide, I think his name was Sam?, was amazing. Loved their…read morejokes and was just a fun person to have as our tour guide. He is by far the reason I'm giving 5 stars over an average score. He honestly made it great for us. I think we were the only people without kids, which should have been our first clue that maybe we weren't the target audience for this place, but it gave us Gravity Falls vibes so we bought our tickets and waited for our guide. They weren't kidding when they said the tour could make you feel dizzy and possibly nauseous, because boy did we feel dizzy and nauseous for awhile after. I don't want to give the details of the tour away, but I will say I had fun learning about gravity hot spots. If they ask you "does this look level to you?" If you say no the response is always "well it is" as they show you will a ball sitting on the surface that won't roll. It was overall pretty cool, but if I ever go back it'll probably be just for the gift shop. I'm glad I got to experience it once, but this is a place that I'm one and done with.

This is an amusing roadside stop. It's unlike anything else we've done before. The tours are run by…read moreyoung people who are polite and funny. It's priced well and is a neat experience, especially for kids. If you have vertigo, don't do this haha! It can be a little disorienting.

Our family of 4 had an amazing time at Rush Mountain Adventure Park - we purchased ride wristbands…read moreand enjoyed several rounds of the mountain coaster, soaring eagle, and the 7-D ride. The staff could not have been friendlier, and we felt like we had good bang for our buck! I do wish they had longer hours (they were open 12-5 on the beautiful October afternoon we visited), and that the ropes course had been open (closes at the end of September, along with most things in the area).

4.2. Fun place for families w kids Coaster was especially fun being able to break if you have a kid…read moreon board w individual cars. The cave tour took an hour. Prob ok for kids as young as kindergarten. Some steep steps not for the elderly w slight bending and darkish corridors. Tours were every 20min and really was 58degrees and nice during the hotter afternoons. We were there at 10am opening and did one round of everything and had snacks on site and finished around 1:30p. By then was close to 100degrees out. On the 16 south from rapid city saw the reptile city thing, the bear park, candy city all suitable for families w kids. Could spend a few extra days here w kids in addition to mt Rushmore . Had we known could have brought our kids here when littler...perhaps w grandkids one day

This is a BAIT & SWITCH!! Beware!…read more They shut down some of the attractions due to under staffing yet sell you the package deals assuring you everything will open up or they will refund you for the closed down attraction. The day I went the alpine slide and chairlift were "closed" but since they promised they would refund that portion of it wasn't up and running by the end of the day I went ahead and purchased the Ultimate Pass. After 4 hours in the park we were ready to leave and slide and chairlift were still closed. Went back for refund only to find sales person was gone and current "manager" would not honor what they were saying earlier. I was staying across the street from this location and noticed after they had closed at 6pm, conveniently the chairlift started moving as employees sat at the bottom hanging out. We only wanted to do the slide and climbing attractions which would have been $70 but like I said we purchased the Ultimate pass for $90. We did have a good time and it was a vacation so I'm not gonna complain too much. The staff here at each attraction was really the only reason I'm adding an extra star. They were awesome and really looked out for everyone's safety and made sure everyone was having a good time. JUST DONT GET SUCKED INTO THEIR BAIT AND SWITCH!!!!!

My family did the zip line tour and the Alpine slide. Both were very fun. The harness was…read moredifferent than places we've been in the past. The harness is designed to put you in a seated position making it more comfortable. The experience was really made by the guides: Shane, Miguel, and Edwin. They were great. Pro tip: when on the Alpine slide slow down when the sign says slow down. I slipped off my sled resulting in minor injuries.

I was in the area and decided why not? I only signed up for the tour but you can also pan for gold…read more I came on a slow day because it was just me for the tour. But my tour guide was great, very knowledgeable about the tale of Big Thunder and how it came to be. It was fascinating going through the mine and getting a glimpse of what it's like actually mining for gold. If you have children I think this is something they would truly enjoy.

This place was fun, we only did panning for gold, but enjoyed the experience! The young man who did…read moreour intro lesson was funny and informative. Definitely would be a fun stop with kids, but takes a bit of patience! You of course don't end up with much gold, and there are rattle snake warnings lol (they may be legit)

This is a bait and switch establishment. Told us the Alpine Slide was down but would open up later…read moreso they convinced us to buy the Ultimate Pass to take advantage of the time we would have to wait for the Slide. And if the Slide was never opened they would refund us the price of what the a la carte slide price would be. We did the Aerial adventure for 2 hours and slide still closed. So we did the zip line and tubes but still no slide. It was time for us to go so I went back to the office and was told they would not refund us as we already did everything but the slide and jump. Wtff! It was fun but NOT worth almost $200 for 2 people. ONE STAR for the staff who were all super cool and helpful. ONE STAR for the aerial adventure being a fun 2 hour experience.

If you are up for some adrenaline rush and physical exertion (can you climb a 20ft wobbly rope…read moreladder that makes you feel inverted), then definitely add this to your Mt Rushmore vacation itinerary. Located just 5-8 mins from the Mt Rushmore parking lot. We started of with a $35 package 800ft Zipline and "bungee" jump for the boys and $25 Zipline for us. TIP: don't waste your money on the jump, or the 800ft (15 second) Zipline. Go straight for the Aerial ropes course which have those elements built into several of their 8 paths/courses. We decided after that we wanted to do the 2hr Aerial adventure ropes course high in the trees, because it looked fun, well-built, new, and safe. TIP: They wouldn't re-bundle what we already did into a new package rate. Lame!!!! Buy what you think you might do up front. The regular rate is $49 for 2hrs or $10 less for 1h15m twilight pricing (after 5:00p). You have to start your last path by 6p. And you cannot try a higher difficulty path without leveling up from an easier level (yellow to green to blue to black). We did the twilight rate and only had time for the yellow, green, and blue. The green and blue were really fun, and had great Zipline and Jump elements built in. We were told the black is a real workout, not quite American ninja warrior hard, but hard. The equipment is very safe and the staff is well trained. They use a tweezle ropes system which is very safe with built in redundancies. Some of the yellow path equipment could use some tightening. Bathrooms were nasty. All in all, we had a blast and wished we could have spent all day there. This was the best ropes course we have ever tried.

We really enjoyed this place. It was our first time for a lot of the attractions there, including…read moremy very first zipline. We did the smaller zipline which was perfect for my first time. My only complaint is that it needs more shade and maybe some fans. We didn't get to do everything we wanted because it was so darn hot. I also wish they had more ride photos. But I'm a big picture nerd. I would recommend getting the wrist band. It's $62 for adults but it includes everything except food and water. Fyi- if you have a hard time getting around your best option is the chair lift the the top. It truly is beautiful up there. But again not handicap friendly.

Highly recommended. Love the ski lift going up and the alpine slide coming down. Staff was very…read morehelpful. The view was amazing. If we didn't get there too late I would have repeated the lift and slide till I get tired of it. So affordable

This is a place you could easily spend more than a couple hours here…read more If you can get a hold of a rapid city visitors book (available at the visitors center or a stand with pamphlets for things to do in the area) look for a coupon. I found one after we had gone that would have given us a free pony ride with the purchase of a children's entry. BUT save your receipt as you can enter again within three days. The farm itself is very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful. Our kiddos LOVED this place! You do pay extra for feed, pony rides (four/five laps around the arena) , or train rides. The pig race was fun to watch. They even encourage kids to guess which will win. Our kids loved watching and cheering for their pick to win. We spent some time around the playground as well. They had covered shelters around the playground so you can supervise your kids in the shade. There are restrooms on the grounds as well as in the gift shop. We didn't use the ones on the grounds, but the ones in the soft shop were very clean. We would visit again! All the animals were super friendly as well. (LOTS OF CUTE BABIES!) You can tell the staff cares and works hard to keep things clean.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat!…read more First of all, the service is always phenomenal. I am from North Dakota, so this isn't too far from home for me, but even if I lived across the country I would make a trip here at least once a year! Plus, how can you resist free range baby goats and sheep? The absolute best, and an instant mood lifter. My husband and I have been here probably a handful of times and I still get just as excited to make the trip here as I did the first time I ever went. We took our daughter, who is 18 months old, and it was the perfect first family trip we could have taken. It's fun for both children of all ages and adults! The price is even reasonable at roughly $19 per person and you can even buy a cup with feed for the animals at only $6. If you don't want to buy a cup for $6 they also have multiple feed dispensers that are 25¢ for a small handful. Once you walk out the door you are immersed into a whole farm experience. There are multiple animals that roam free -- such as chickens, goats, sheep, and even turkeys! You can feed them and even pet them (which I think is the best part) They have bathrooms available for people to use if needed, even pavilions for you to have a picnic. Most of the animals are in pens (excluding the few free-roaming ones) and some of the pens you can even go in and really get the whole petting zoo experience by being with the animals. They have pig races, baby goats with their mamas, and even baby bottle-fed cows, as well as baby chicks you can pet! This place will always hold a special place in my heart and is has been a favorite of mine, and now that my daughter also loves it, I will definitely be back and will recommend it to the whole world!!

You can see a Mount Rushmore tunnel view as you are driving through Doane Robinson Tunnel when you…read moredrive Iron Mountain Road TO Mount Rushmore. As the tunnel that is the closest to Mount Rushmore, this is also the tunnel that will give you the BEST tunnel view of Mount Rushmore as you are driving through it!

I had a really fun and surprisingly memorable visit to the National Presidential Wax Museum. It's…read moreone of those places that you don't expect much from at first, but it ends up being a highlight of your trip. Right at the beginning, you get to step up to a presidential podium and read from a teleprompter, which is such a unique and entertaining way to start. It immediately sets the tone for a more interactive experience. Inside, there are over 100 life-sized wax figures, including every U.S. president, displayed in scenes that represent important moments in American history. The attention to detail is impressive, and some of the figures are incredibly lifelike. It's both educational and fun, which makes it great for all ages. The self-guided audio tour adds a lot of value, giving context and background to each exhibit so you're not just looking at displays--you're actually learning as you go. If you're in Keystone or visiting Mount Rushmore, this is definitely worth stopping for. It's engaging, unique, and a great way to experience history in a different way. Check out our video. We post on all socials @reessroots

Very amazing museum. We had fun listening to the stories on the little phones. Going at your own…read morepace was nice. The story at the beginning of how they make them was very amazing too. The store had lots of things we bought to take home as souvenirs.

Easy rental online, easy to change the day, side x sides were in great shape, and they gave great…read moreguidance before the tour. They made sure to emphasize they will charge if you bring back an excessively muddy vehicle because that means you've torn up the trails. No surprises here. Cooler included, towel to clean off the window, and other things you may need during the ride.

Great people! Rented a full day and thank-goodness we did, had so much fun. They took the time to…read moreplan a full days route for us and showed us how to use the app map (which is amazing!). We have done these adventures in many parts of the country, I always enjoy supporting family owned business as they are more interested in us having a great experience. I am glad we rented here!