Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota

Once upon a time a Silly American road tripper took a road trip to Mount Rushmore and found a fairy tale location along the way: Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Built in 1959, Storybook Island Rapid City SD is a children’s play area and family theme park with a fairy tale twist.

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There are play sets, interactive exhibits, and Instagram-worthy displays all depicting scenes from storybooks, fairy tales, and nursery rhymes. Children of all ages (the park claims to be a “home of memories for children ages 0-99”) can play among their favorite characters from 101 Dalmatians, Cat in the Hat, Humpty Dumpty, Winnie the Pooh, Wizard of Oz, Old MacDonald’s Farm, Cinderella, Jack and Jill, The Three Little Pigs, and more. You might even catch a show from the children’s theatre performing group.

Admission to the park is free, though donations are accepted and rides, including the carousel and train ride, cost a few dollars.

This is a must-see stop on your South Dakota road trip. You’ll certainly have a happy time and, after visiting, might even live happily ever after.

Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota
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While you’re visiting Rapid City be sure to also check out the Rapid City Dinosaur Park, Cosmos Mystery Area, and the Men Made From Tires.

Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota

Visit their website for up to date hours, costs, and information.
Location: 1301 Sheridan Lake Rd. Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone Number: (605) 342-6357
Cost: Free Admission, Donations Welcome
Hours: Seasonal, 9am – 7pm Daily, Memorial Day (late May) to Labor Day (early September)

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Built in 1959, Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota is a children's play area and family theme park featuring fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and more. Add this weird roadside attraction to your South Dakota road trip itinerary of things to do in the state. A fun road trip stop for travel with kids.
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Built in 1959, Storybook Island in Rapid City, South Dakota is a children's play area and family theme park featuring fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and more. Add this weird roadside attraction to your South Dakota road trip itinerary of things to do in the state. A fun road trip stop for travel with kids.
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The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book - Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip! By Valerie Bromann

The Road Trip Journal & Activity Book

Everything You Need to Have and Record an Epic Road Trip!

BY Valerie Bromann

Enjoy fun games and challenges to pass the time on your next road trip and have a keepsake to look back on for years to come with this entertaining must-have for your next vacation.

The road trip you’ve been dreaming of starts here! Journal about your stops and get to know your fellow passengers with activities and exercises designed to pass the time and bring you closer together. Instead of “Are we there yet?” you’ll find yourself asking, “We’re there already?”. Complete with prompts you can turn to while driving between locations, this journal will one day be a memento of your life-changing trip.