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This Rapid City tour is unique because it offers a concentrated experience designed to maximize your time and provide a comprehensive overview of the city's highlights. In just 4-5 hours, you'll not only get a glimpse of Rapid City's role as the gateway to Mount Rushmore, but you'll also delve into its own distinct character with an up-close encounter with the "City of Presidents" statue collection, giving you a richer understanding of the area's history and culture beyond just the iconic monument. It's the perfect introduction to Rapid City for those on a tight schedule.
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Rapid City Shared Tour
4 to 5 hours
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Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case murder on the streets of Sioux Falls. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.
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Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Sioux Falls SD
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One of the most historic cities in America’s Great Plains, Deadwood is the kind of place that demands a knowledgeable guide. With this self-guided walking tour, your smartphone becomes your on-call expert, quickly able to decipher the city’s past. You’ll explore old-school saloons and Chinatown, you’ll learn all about city figures like Calamity Jane, and you’ll get to do it all away from the tourist crowds.
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Deadwood Wild West Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour
1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes
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Turn exploring Sioux Falls into an adventure with this self-guided scavenger hunt. Using just your smartphone, you and your crew will take to the city, hopping from spot to spot (think waterfalls, landmarks, and more) as you collect points, find clues, solve puzzles, and master challenges. Perfect for friend reunions, bachelorette parties, team-building, and beyond, see the city in a fresh way—and see who will be crowned scavenger hunt champion.
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An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Rock and Roll Through Sioux Falls
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Explore the Black Hills with this self-guided walking and driving tour, weaving through landmark sites steeped in monumental art and history. Walk through the majestic Mount Rushmore, delve into the natural splendor of Custer State Park, experience the cultural resonance of Crazy Horse Memorial, and relax at the picturesque Sylvan Lake. Each location enriches your journey with its unique story and breathtaking vistas, creating memories that echo through the landscapes of South Dakota. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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Black Hills Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
2 to 3 hours
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3Quest Challenge of Sioux Falls is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. The items will be given to you in riddle form. Get points for finding the items, as well as completing fun challenges as well! The items and challenges will be arranged in 3 different quests. Complete the quests, in order, to finish 3Quest Challenge! Try setting a time limit of 2 hours for yourself to make the game even more intense and see if you can do all 3 quests in the given time! During the game, you'll have a remote guide that will chat with you during the game in case you need anything! Let's see if you can do all 3 quests in Sioux Falls today!
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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls by 3Quest Challenge
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A puzzle adventure through Falls Park. Solve six clues, walk a mile, and see the park like nobody else does. Six stops. Six clues hidden in the architecture and landmarks. Each one you crack unlocks the next. Part scavenger hunt, part brain teaser, all in one of the most photogenic parks in the Midwest. You'll spot details everyone else walks right past and piece together stories hiding in this park for over a century. The kind of stuff that makes someone say "wait, seriously?" At each stop, play a short audio clip that adds personality to what you just found. Want to go deeper? Snap a photo and run it through the built-in AI analyzer to enhance the experience. No tour guide. No schedule. Buy once, show up whenever, bring the whole crew. Everything runs on your phone — no app needed. Hints are built in so you're never stuck. Unlock Local Intel: the best spots to eat, drink, and explore, picked by people who actually live here.
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Falls Park Adventure Quest Self Guided Puzzle Tour
1 hour 30 minutes
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Visit Devils Tower National Monument and the surrounding area with a professional guide with this tour. You'll make plenty of stops along the way at spots such as the Old Fort Meade Museum, Bear Butte State Park, and the Geographic Center of the Nation Monument, while your guide tells you all about the region's history.
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Devil's Tower & Deadwood with Spearfish Canyon Picnic
9 to 10 hours
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Unlike traditional ground-based tours, this scenic flight offers a bird’s-eye view of South Dakota’s striking landscapes—something you simply can’t experience from a car or a trail. From the air, you’ll see the full scale and dramatic contrast between the rolling prairie of Buffalo Gap National Grassland and the jagged cliffs of Badlands National Park. ✈️ Exclusive Access – Cover more ground than any vehicle or hike can, including remote areas not visible from roads or overlooks. Incredible Photo Opportunities – Capture stunning aerial shots of layered rock formations, winding rivers, and wildlife. Wildlife Spotting – Spot bison herds, prairie dogs, and more from a unique, non-intrusive vantage point. Personal Experience – Led by a local pilot who shares stories, highlights, and insider knowledge throughout the flight. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an aerial adventure designed for travelers who want something unforgettable, immersive, and off the beaten path.
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Ultimate Small Plane Aerial Tour to See Badlands National Park
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An unforgettable ride awaits on the Buffalo Hunt Coaster, where adventure meets the rugged beauty of the Black Hills. Navigate thrilling twists and turns on this suspended roller coaster, all while engaging in an interactive shooting game. Aim your mounted six-shooter at over 40 buffalo targets scattered throughout the course for a chance to top the leader board. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike, this ride combines speed, skill, and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
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Buffalo Hunt Coaster Adventure in Rapid City
15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Immerse yourself in the history of the Middle Border Region of the United States with this admission ticket to the Dakota Discovery Museum. With four art galleries, a historical gallery, and a historical village, there’s more than enough to keep you busy for an entire day. See artwork by Harvey Dunn and Oscar Howe, and then stop by a 1-room schoolhouse that opened in 1885. Plus, since the museum is open morning until evening, you can make your way through it at your own pace.
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Admission Ticket to the Dakota Discovery Museum
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Badlands National Park is a huge park that can be intimidating if you’re thinking about exploring it on your own. Instead, book this Badlands National Park Private Full-Day Tour from Rapid City and follow a guide through the most beautiful areas of the park. With many stops incorporated, you’ll spot wildlife and fossils and go for a hike. Lunch and a visit to the Minuteman Missile Visitors Center are included.
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Premier Private Badlands Day Tour
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Walk around your Kingdom of Sioux Falls while playing Wacky Walks scavenger hunt! Wacky Walks is an app-based royal scavenger hunt that will allow you to rule in your city! Compete with your group to become the King/Queen amongst your group, while finding items around the city and completing fun challenges. Take a photo of the items you find and the challenges you complete to get points. Try to stay the King or Queen of your group for as long as you can and gain as many points as you can! There's no time limit on Wacky Walks, you can play as long as you'd like, in any area of the city you decide. A remote host will help along the way via chat! Explore Sioux Falls with Wacky Walks!
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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls by Wacky Walks
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Discover the landmarks of South Dakota during this full-day excursion from Rapid City. Alongside a private guide, visit the iconic Mouth Rushmore, where you can enjoy a hike, as well as the Crazy Horse Memorial. You also visit Custer State Park where you have the opportunity to examine the flora and fauna of the area such as bison, antelope, elk, and bighorn sheep.
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Private Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park Monument Tour
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This tour is unique because it offers a convenient and efficient way to experience two iconic South Dakota landmarks in a single day. Instead of having to drive yourself and navigate parking at both Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, this tour provides shared transportation from Rapid City, maximizing your time to explore and learn about these impressive monuments. By dedicating 2 hours to each site, you'll have ample time to take photos, soak in the history, and appreciate the artistry of these incredible sculptures. This is a great option for travelers seeking a hassle-free and time-optimized introduction to these popular South Dakota attractions.
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Shared Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Tour
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Don’t get crammed into a huge tour with travelers you don’t know—instead, prebook this Badlands National Park Private Tour and visit the national park with a private group. Make additional stops at South Dakota’s Museum of Geology, Wall Drug Store, and Minuteman Missile Visitors Center, as well as the national park. You choose what you’ll do or have your guide plan the day for you.
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Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts
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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
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Sioux Falls Showdown Scavenger Hunt
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Capture your unique story with a professional photography session in the Beautiful Black Hills! This experience offers a stunning backdrop of one of America's most iconic landmarks, Mount Rushmore. Other local favorites are: Pactola & Sylvan Lakes, Spearfish Canyon, Buzzards Roost hiking trails, and the Badlands. Allowing for memorable portraits of families, couples, seniors, and even your pets. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or simply want to create lasting memories, this session will leave you with exquisite photographs to cherish forever.
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Family Photography and Senior Photos at Pactola Lake
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Discover the grandeur of Mount Rushmore National Memorial with our engaging and amusing audio tour! Marvel at the colossal faces of four iconic U.S. presidents while our witty guides share fascinating stories, fun facts, and historical insights. Learn about the incredible artistry and engineering behind this monumental achievement, as well as the legends and lore surrounding it. Perfect for families, history buffs, and curious travelers, our audio tour adds a delightful twist to your visit. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and embark on a memorable adventure through Mount Rushmore! "Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours"
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Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
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What makes this tour unique is its immersive journey through Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop, offering a chance to witness the majestic buffalo herds, especially enchanting in springtime with the adorable newborn calves. Beyond the buffalo, you'll encounter a diverse array of wildlife, from graceful antelope and deer to playful prairie dogs and the charming begging burros, all set against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery. The 7-8 hour narrated experience provides an in-depth understanding of the park's ecosystem and its inhabitants, making it more than just a sightseeing tour, but an educational and unforgettable wildlife adventure.
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Custer State Park Wildlife Loop and Needles Highway Tour
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What makes this Badlands and Wall Drug Store tour unique is the depth of knowledge and storytelling it offers. It's not just a scenic drive, but a fully narrated experience that brings the Badlands and prairie areas to life with abundant information and captivating stories. This ensures a richer and more engaging experience compared to self-guided tours or those with less historical and cultural context, especially since it spans a substantial 7-8 hours.
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Shared Badlands and Wall Drug Store Experience
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Custer State Park is South Dakota’s largest state park, and if you’re not familiar with your way around, visiting the park can be quite the undertaking. Instead, leave the stress behind and prebook this Custer State Park Private Jeep Safari. You and your private group will travel by the park’s main highlights such as Needles Highway, Stockade Lake, Sylvan Lake, Iron Mountain Road, and Wildlife Loop. A picnic lunch is included.
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BUNDLE Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse w/ Iron Mtn Rd & Sylvan Lake
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Make exploring the Black Hills’ many sights effortless with this private half-day tour. Picked up from your Rapid City hotel by your personal driver/guide, you’ll wander amongst giant Presidents—Mount Rushmore, that is—traverse the spectacular Needles Highway, gaze upon Sylvan Lake, witness the wildlife of Custer State Park, and more. With no worries about driving, navigation, or parking, you’ll be free to relax, take pictures, and enjoy the view.
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Private Half Day Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour
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Don't bother renting a car or planning a thing with this private tour to three celebrated South Dakota monuments: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park. After a hassle-free pickup from your hotel, your personal guide transports you to these three landmarks. You visit each attraction—with entry fees included—and learn more as you go with the help of your guide's expert commentary.
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Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park
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