Are you a lover of the prehistoric or know someone else with a fascination for dinosaurs? If so, South Dakota is the place to be, as we are not only home to the can’t-miss Mammoth Site but also the fun and nostalgic Dinosaur Park:

Located in Rapid City, the aptly named Dinosaur Park is just that, an expansive outdoor attraction dedicated to SoDak's first residents!
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Opened in 1936, the Dinosaur Park is nestled away just outside the city and is most famous for its lifesize replicas of a T-Rex, stegosaurus, triceratops, and more. 
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In addition to the replicas, Dinosaur Park also houses a gift shop and visitor's center complete with gifts and souvenirs, lunch and ice cream, fossils, and books. 
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Did we mention that Dinosaur Park also boasts one of the best lookouts in the Mount Rushmore State via 360-degree, 100-mile+ views?
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Need another reason to visit? Admission to this larger-than-life attraction is FREE!
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To learn more about Dinosaur Park, as well as other attractions in the area, please visit the Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association's website.
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Dinosaur Park is open 365 days a year from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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The Dinosaur Park Gift Shop is open every day in May from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in June and July, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in August, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in September.
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Dinosaur Park Road, Dinosaur Park Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA