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    Wonderland Cave

    3.7 (32 reviews)
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    Strips of bacon
    Ashley A.

    The only time I visited something remotely resembling a cave was a tour of the La Jolla Sea Cave. That was a very short trip compared to my experience I had at the wonderful Wonderland Cave. Our tour guide's name was Sean, and he was very personable and patient. We found out about his love of Harleys and his family. It has been a few months since I took the tour, but he was memorable. My dearest love enjoys it best when he is able to connect with others, and he and Sean bonded over talk about motorcycles, trucks, and other automotive talk. The tour was a challenge for me, as I'm not in the best shape, plus I have a few phobias about heights. The stairs down are rather steep in parts, and I found that I had to practically slide down the stairs a few times on my but to feel safe about coming down. It was good that Sean was patient with us. The cave formations are splendid, but it was sad to know that a few of the formations died because of ignorant handling when the cave was first discovered in the 30's. Sean showed us a part where there was still digging equipment. The company that was making the paths at the time was going to dig there, but the surveyors told them that it would kill the formations. Most of the cave that is above the stairs has already died. The live formations are below, and Sean told us not to touch anything, as our hands could destroy them. I had never known that the formations in a cave were so fragile. They had begun forming more than 60 million years ago but could be destroyed by a single touch. I loved the food names the tour guides gave to a lot of the formations. There was the bacon formation, and there was a melted cheese formation. Sean really did a great job of spinning history, ecology, and fun into the tour. It almost made me forget about the rigorous workout you get walking first down then back up the stairs. I'm proud to say that I managed to survive it and only had to sit down on the way back up three times.

    Cute wagon outside
    Christine F.

    We stopped here on the way to Deadwood. It's about a 40 minute drive from Rapid City. There is a winding gravel road on the way into the site which was challenging at times. You are lead to the entrance of the cave. The stairs are not that bad going down (170 steep stairs) but coming up I thought I was having a heart attack! The cave was a welcome 45 degrees on a 90 degree day. I would advise to leave your purse or backpack in the car. We were charged for three adults and one child. My youngest just made the cutoff at 12. ($15.75 for the adults) I thought it was a fair price. I hadn't looked at pics of the cave beforehand and thought "Is this it?" when we were lead into the first cavern, but the tour does go on. Our young guide was very informative and knew a lot about the formations. He says he does about 7 tours a day. I can't imagine doing those stairs more than once! It is not a tour for young kids as there is a lot of stairs. Or if you have a heart condition, I would advise against it.

    Poison ivy
    Linda H.

    Updated review: Price is actually $15.75 and you can print a $1 coupon. If you don't have a printer handy (who does when they are traveling?), check the local tourist newspapers for coupons. They only accept paper coupons.

    Stalactites & Stalagmites in the lower chamber of the cave system
    Nathan A.

    This was a fascinating experience to go 250 feet below ground to see this amazing cave system. The guides were very pleasant and willing to answer any questions that were asked. They were a bit humorous as well . It was a bit on the pricey side (around $60 for a family of 4) for a 30 minute tour but it's a small business and I was happy to support it.

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    Caveman Glenn was hilarious and almost guessed my age. Really great thing for the whole family.

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    Deadwood - Lower Main Street, Deadwood, South Dakota

    Deadwood

    3.9(16 reviews)
    13.3 mi

    I was here 18 years ago I was excited to come back. It wasn't as good as I remembered, now it's a…read morelot more commercialized with big chain hotels and slot machine machines everywhere Main Street in Deadwood is filled with casinos, resort hotels, full-service spas, big name concerts, a hospital, old photo shops, restaurants, gift shops and some of the best parties. We walked in the footsteps of legends that made history here since 1876. In 1876, miners moved into the northern Black Hills, they found gold & Deadwood was born. Overnight, the tiny gold camp boomed & attracted outlaws, gamblers and gunslingers & gold seekers. Wild Bill Hickok was one of those men who came looking for fortune. But just a few short weeks after arriving, he was gunned down while holding a poker hand of aces and eights - forever after known as the Dead Man's Hand. Calamity Jane also made a name for herself in these parts and is buried next to Hickok in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Other legends, like Potato Creek Johnny, Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen, created their legends and legacies in this tiny Black Hills town. Deadwood Alive is a theater troupe that reenacts the major historic events such as the Trial of Jack McCall and Wild Bill's assassination that inspired legends. Unfortunately, there aren't any shootouts or activities on Main Street on Sundays. I was told I could watch it on a cam live from deadwood.com

    Deadwood was recently voted as the "Cutest City" in all of South Dakota and I will say after…read moretraveling at all, I believe this is true. It is very much what you think, old western storefronts. The entire vibe is pretty much old west, complete with a cowboy shootout in the streets. In the square outside the Franklin Hotel, they often have music, which was a welcome addition on a cool night. Also in the Franklin Hotel is an AMAZING steakhouse called Legends Steakhouse. Get a reservation because you'll need one, and treat yourself to a fantastic steak. I was in deadwood for two days and found that to be just about the right amount of time to experience this historic, interesting, welcoming South Dakota city.

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    Preacher Smith Historical Marker - Monument

    Preacher Smith Historical Marker

    4.0(3 reviews)
    14.0 mi

    I'm a sucker for a historical marker and this is a good one. There's enough space to park and step…read moreoutside. There's a good view of the trees and mountains. And there's a good story on the marker: "'Deadwood's Sky Pilot,' Henry Weston Smith, was born in Ellington, Connecticut, January 10, 1828. At 23 he became a Methodist exhorter. This led to ordination in the Methodist Episcopal church and he served various communities in New England. In 1862 he enlisted in the Union Army. Caring for the wounded may have turned his mind to healing, for he studied the practice of medicine and was licensed in 1867. In 1876 he joined the great rush to these Black Hills - - not to mine gold but to claim lives for God. Reading and writing poetry eased his loneliness. During the week he performed manual labor to send savings to his family in Kentucky and to sustain himself as he preached on Deadwood's main street. On Sunday, August 20, 1876, after service in Deadwood, he tacked a note on his cabin door saying he had gone to Crook City to preach. On the way he was shot. In his pocket were the notes, now blood-stained, for the undelivered sermon. His Bible lay unopened. The Society of Black Hills Pioneers erected this monument in 1914 where he was killed.

    The history is amazing around the hills. Stop at all the points of interest to learn something newread more

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    Preacher Smith Historical Marker - Stone marker dedicated to Preacher Smith

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    America's Founding Fathers Exhibit

    America's Founding Fathers Exhibit

    4.5(11 reviews)
    18.9 mi

    A temporarily placed statue of Pres. Lincoln outside the Hotel Alex Johnson, Don Perdue came up…read morewith the idea to put a life-sized statue of every U.S. President on the sidewalks of Downtown Rapid City. Each statue is privately funded, then a local artists is selected . They research the president ; learning their passions, hobbies & achievements during their presidency. Well known mannerisms or characteristics are incorporated. This information helps to decide on the pose, facial expression, clothing, and all the amazingly tiny details found on each statue. After they have their concept the sculpting work can begin. It can take up to 9 months for each statue to be created. All the statues match the height & weight of the president except one. Pres. Taft's statue was trimmed down from his actual weight to make the monument affordable. A new audio tour allows us to get to know each as people, not just presidents. We can now dial in or scan the QR code found in the brochure to read along. The audio will even point out those tiny details the artist added info we might overlook.

    We were in the area for Mount Rushmore, and were looking for other historic things to do/see. The…read moreFounding Fathers exhibit is really a unique experience. Being able to walk around a display with that kind of detail is impressive. I just wish that there was a bit more included in the price. It is $12 per person (discounts for large families/groups). This price includes a light and audio show (about 20 min) of a life size replica of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For $30 per person, you get to see the show and shoot 3 shots from a musket at the range out back. The light and audio show was a pretty standard museum type explanation of the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence and the people involved. It's well done and fun to look at. They have information around the room to look at afterwards that gives you a background of all the people mentioned. The stories on them are worth taking a few minutes to read and was probably my favorite part. We really just didnt get enough out of it to make it worth the stop, especially for the price. We were in and out of there in less than an hour. We loved the idea of being able to shoot the replica guns out back and it would have been a fun way to complete the experience, but for $30 each it just didn't make sense. I'm glad we checked it out, but its needs a bit more included to make the detour worth it.

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    Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 07.04.24 July 4th at Keystone SD

    Mount Rushmore National Memorial

    4.4(786 reviews)
    27.7 mi

    I definitely recommend putting this on something you go and visit in your lifetime. It is a very…read moreamazing monument from the time you walk up through the main gate you can start to see the monument and it's just amazing at the work that was put into it they have lined the pathway with the flags from all 50 states and it just kinda gives you this amazing walk up experience and that if you haven't seen you early enjoy. My family and I spent about an hour and a half there which is a great amount of time you can walk up get some great photos plenty of park Rangers around to talk to get directions and tell you a little bit more about the park They do offer videos certain times of the day that are very informative. They have a full-blown theater at the foot of the mountain, which is really amazing when people can perform and things like that which I had no idea that was there until later. And then they have this amazing easy to travel trail. You can do about 50% of it with the stroller and get close up to the monument and take a great photo but then there comes an area where it says I have almost 450 steps so we stopped right there and turned back, but it does do a loop around the whole area with spectacular views. I definitely think that this is a great place to go and visit really peaceful place well-maintained. They do have restaurants and gift shops there so if you're ever in South Dakota, go and give this place a visit

    Last summer, June 2025 - completed my quest to visit all 50 states. ND and SD were my last two -…read moreand no visit to SD would be complete if you didn't stop off to see Mount Rushmore. I don't remember how much parking was. There are signs there. Or check the site. Just follow the signs, grab a ticket and pay for it at one of the kiosks. It's not rocket science. You'll figure it out. Usual shops for gifts and things but know it's tourists' prices. Multiple exhibits where you can learn about how the memorial came to be before taking a walk on the trail that gives you a closer look. Don't forget to grab some shots of the way leading up to the memorial of all 50 states' flags and plaques. Admission is free - and check the site for different events like lighting ceremonies. Didn't catch that but maybe next time. I say that because I can see myself visiting the area again. Lots to see and do out there.

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    Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 07.04.24 George Washington

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    07.04.24 Miss South Dakota, Joelle Simpson

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    Crazy Horse Memorial - what the finished memorial will look like

    Crazy Horse Memorial

    3.4(546 reviews)
    31.5 mi

    Crazy Horse Memorial was honestly one of the most impressive stops of our entire South Dakota road…read moretrip. Pictures really do not prepare you for how massive this mountain carving actually is in person. The scale is unbelievable, and learning that it has been actively worked on since 1948 makes it even more fascinating. What surprised me most was how much there is to do besides just looking at the mountain. The museums, cultural exhibits, artwork, and history throughout the memorial made the experience feel much deeper and more meaningful. You can tell there is a huge focus on honoring Native American culture and preserving history, which made the visit feel educational as well as visually incredible. We also highly recommend doing the bus tour to get closer to the carving because it really helps you understand the size and detail of the project. The views from the property are beautiful, and there are so many great photo opportunities everywhere you look. If you are visiting the Black Hills or heading to Mount Rushmore, this is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. It ended up being one of the most memorable places we visited in South Dakota, and I would definitely go back again. Check out our videos on our socials @reessroots

    Rip Off! $12 a person and you can't even get to the sight unless you pay another $5 a person…read more You can see what you want to see from the road - stop and take a picture and save your time and money. In addition, it's a scam, because the carving has barely changed in 40 years. This will never be a finished product. Don't waste your money at this private site.

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    Crazy Horse Memorial - Crazy Horse

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    Wonderland Cave - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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