Dinosaur Park Rapid City

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Located in Rapid City, Dinosaur Park is one of the area’s original tourist attractions. It sits on a ridge of sandstone that encircles the Black Hills. Along this …

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Nov 19, 2024
This was my favorite activity of our brief 3 night trip to Rapid City for a funeral. The path is steep if you take the stairs, but this is wheel chair friendly, but you would want someone to push yo… Full review by Terri F
Aug 20, 2024
The views were amazing, the cement dinosaurs are very cool We have visited so many businesses in the past 4i hours, that what stands out to me is the excellent service. The Manager offered to inst… Full review by Sashya C
Jun 10, 2024
A nice place to walk around and see five dinosaur statues. It has stairs and a ramp to the top. The views were spectacular. The visitor center is a big selection of souvenirs, a food cafe, and res… Full review by AngelaMB12

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Is this a park you can bring in food and have a picnic?
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Yes you should be able to do that, but if you want to 'eat with the dinos' you will lug your supplies up some steps. Also, I assume your planning to do that next spring or beyond - picnic …
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Yes you should be able to do that, but if you want to 'eat with the dinos' you will lug your supplies up some steps. Also, I assume your planning to do that next spring or beyond - picnic season is done there now.
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Is this pet friendly?
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Someone had a dog inside when we went.
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how long dose it take to see the dinos and gift shop and also how long is the walk
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I agree with the others. I would also add there is a fun geocache up there if you are into geocaching!
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Hi there, are dogs allowed in the park?
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I answered earlier thinking this was about Dinosaur National Park but it is Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, SD. I don't know if dogs are allowed in the park but it is a small City park. I …
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I answered earlier thinking this was about Dinosaur National Park but it is Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, SD. I don't know if dogs are allowed in the park but it is a small City park. I would guess dogs are OK there just as they would be on the sidewalk. There is a visitor center that you may be able to call for sure.
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Can you walk from downtown Rapid City or is it only accesible by car?
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That steep winding road everyone is mentioning also really doesn't have a shoulder. I have walked it before, but you need to be careful. The steep turns mean cars can't always see …
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That steep winding road everyone is mentioning also really doesn't have a shoulder. I have walked it before, but you need to be careful. The steep turns mean cars can't always see you coming.
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I’ve always wanted to visit Mount Rushmore, which I see on your logo, but is the monument actually close to Rapid City?
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Ahh yes, great question. From downtown Rapid City, it’s only a 20-minute drive to Mt. Rushmore.
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