State train ride guide
Train Rides Explorer lists 5 train rides in South Dakota. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Black Hills Central Railroad (1880 Train) is a toddler-friendly steam ride in Hill City, SD. The ride lasts 2 hours, costs ~$40 for adults and ~$20 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Iconic steam train through Black Hills between Hill City and Keystone. Near Mount Rushmore.
Falls Park Miniature Train (Sioux Falls) is a toddler-friendly scenic and miniature train ride in Sioux Falls, SD. The ride lasts ~10 min, costs ~$3–$4 per ride for adults and ~$3–$4 per ride for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Charming miniature train ride through Falls Park, Sioux Falls' premier attraction. Park features stunning waterfalls on the Big Sioux River, observation tower, and visitor center. The train ride is very inexpensive. Picnic areas and playgrounds nearby. Excellent free/cheap family activity.
Prairie Village, Herman and Milwaukee Railroad is a toddler-friendly steam and museum train ride in Madison, SD. The ride lasts ~30 min, costs ~$10 for adults and ~$6 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Steam train rides at Prairie Village Museum complex. Historic depot and roundhouse.
Rapid City Trolley is a toddler-friendly streetcar and museum train ride in Rapid City, SD. The ride lasts ~45 min loop, costs ~$2–$5 per ride for adults and ~$2–$5 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Trolley-style bus tour of Rapid City connecting downtown, attractions, and hotels. Not a real train but a charming trolley-bus experience. Stops at Storybook Island, the Journey Museum, and downtown's City of Presidents statues. Very inexpensive and convenient for families.
Storybook Island Train (Rapid City) is a toddler-friendly miniature ride in Rapid City, SD. The ride lasts ~10 min loop, costs FREE admission; train ~$3 for adults and FREE admission; train ~$3 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
FREE admission children's theme park with fairy tale exhibits. The miniature train ride circles the park past storybook scenes. Park founded in 1959 and features nursery rhyme and fairy tale displays. Very inexpensive ($3 train ride). Near Rapid City's Skyline Drive. Perfect for toddlers.
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