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Storybook Island

1301 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
605 342 6357
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Ranked #3 of 26 attractions in Rapid City
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Traveller Description: Storybook Island  Storybook Island is a fantasy of design, color, animation and music that delights both children and adults. It is complete in every... more »
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ELK POINT
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I have enjoyed Storybook Island for several decades. I started taking my children there when we were in town visiting my parents. Now I take my grandchildren there. It was always a favorite destination when the kids were small and now the grand's ask every visit when we are going there. The playground equipment is fun and safe. There is... More

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Union Center, South Dakota
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54 reviews 54 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

A good place to visit even in the hot summers. Have taken my grown kids and their children there when they visit. I'm ancient and always show them the old locomotive than I used to ride on when it was still in operation as a working engine on the rails.

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See 24 more reviews by Bearclaw6 for Rapid City
Rapid City, South Dakota
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50 reviews 50 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

This place is a well known and loved Rapid City destination. the fact that locals love is so much should tell you something about it. It a free and fun place for little kids to visit and pic nic

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Watertown, South Dakota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

Kinda scary in an alice in wonderland way. Otherwise it would make a good place for small children to burn off some energy. mostly its just a path with concrete replicas of storybook characters.

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

I have visited Storybook Island since I was a pre-schooler! And that was a LONG time ago. When I feel the need to recapture the sense of joy and wonderment of a child, a trip to Storybook Island does the trick! It's not just for kids and families with small children. Admission is free (by donation) and you're sure to... More

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Buffalo, Wyoming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Went to storybook island when it was decorated for christmas. It was beautiful. Kids loved riding on the train.

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Agar, South Dakota, United States
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38 reviews 38 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

We walked through to check out the lights and take the little ones to see Santa and it was absolutely amazing! It was very beautiful and the kids loved it.

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Aurora, Colorado
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

This has been around since 1959, and was a favorite place to visit for my siblings and I. I also enjoyed taking my children there during the '80's and '90's. There is so much to see and do in the Black Hills; our vacations were so busy, and this provided a great diversion for the kids. They could play in... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Wonderful free park for kids to run around with all their favorite storybook characters! Christmas light show pretty awesome!

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Papillion, Nebraska
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21 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

This place was pretty neat. It’s basically a big outdoor kids theme park that is totally free. They had LOTS of play ground equipment all themed like it is from different kids story books. There is a little train ride the kids can take for a small fee and they offer plays on certain days in the summerfor very cheap.... More

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