Eastern Hills & Badlands

Crystal Cave Park
Two miles west of Rapid City on Hwy. 44 lies one of America's most beautiful caverns. Crystals line 80% of the walls and ceiling. The tour includes the remains of 1000 year old man as well as a nature trail leading to a replica Indian Village.

Thunderhead Underground Falls
Ten miles west of Rapid City on Hwy. 44 - the scenic route to Mount Rushmore, lies a spectacular underground waterfall 600 inside a mountain in one of the oldest gold mines in the Black Hills. Back in 1878, miners blasting their way along a quartz vein encountered more than they bargained for when tons of icy water at the rate of 8 cubic feet per second came rushing down the tunnel. To this day it hasn't stopped!

Rushmore Waterslide Park
For those looking for a little more action, check out the Rushmore Waterslide Park three miles out of Rapid City on Hwy 16 towards Mount Rushmore. High speed Bonzai chutes and 400 foot long twisters will have everyone sleeping well afterwards!

Reptile Gardens
A couple of miles on finds you visiting the worlds largest collection of reptiles in a tropical dome filled with birds, and plants as well as reptiles of every kind. The pleasant gardens are also host to some spectacular orchids and tropical plants as well as Bald Eagles and other birds of prey along with a fine collection of snakes and alligators etc. Also part of the attraction is a birds of Prey show, alligator show, and a snake program. For more information click HERE.

Bear Country USA
About seven miles along Hwy 16 you'll find Bear Country USA, the Black Hills only drive-through safari. Here you can see bear, elk, bighorns and other North American wildlife. A truly AWESOME adventure for all the family! For more information click HERE.

Cosmos Mystery Area
Sixteen miles out of Rapid City on Hyw 16 and six miles before Mount Rushmore, lies the Cosmos Mystery Area where balls roll uphill and no one stands straight.

THE BADLANDS

Just south of Interstate 90 between Rapid City and Sioux Falls, the Badlands National Park with it’s jagged cliffs, deep canyons and flat topped buttes provides one of the most stunning geological displays on earth. A must for photographers!
For more information click HERE.

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