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Chapel in the Hills

3788 Chapel Lane, Rapid City, SD 57702
605 342 8281
Ranked #6 of 30 attractions in Rapid City
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Traveler Description: Stavkirke Chapel This replica of the famous 850-year-old Borgund Stave Church in Norway features unique architecture & intricate carvings... more »
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Atlanta, GA
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This site was hard to find but once I got there it was really worth the visit. The church is beautiful and unique and special. I really enjoyed my visit. It was a very attractive site. I bought some souvenirs to support the endeavor but the cashier (a volunteer) was a little bumbling. Despite that, this is a must-see in... More

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danville,va
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This place is a little difficult to find. We had a GPS, thankfully, and it was certainly worth the effort ! The Chapel is a work of art, the likes of which I don't expect to ever see again. It is a replica of an 850 year old church in Norway with intricate carvings. Set on a lovely piece of... More

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Tyndall
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

What a find nestled in the hills. A beautiful chapel with such craftsmanship. A very relaxing stop. More

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Sunny San Diego
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Being of Norwegian decent, I had to stop here on our way to Mt. Rushmore...also visit Bear Country USA while in Rapid City....This church is beautiful and there's a giftshop. I really enjoyed learning a bit of history about stave churches... a great...quick stop... More

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Wall, South Dakota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Interesting, not much in the way of interpretive info. Hard to get to. More

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RAPID CITY, SD
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

We were married here in 1982, and enjoy returning to this beautiful setting in the Black Hills. This Norwegian Chapel is well maintained and very interesting. More

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Sugar Land, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

You drive down city streets and think where are we going. Then you come to a parking lot and you still don't see what it is about. Then you see the Norwegien style church nestled in the park. It takes your breathe away. It is amazing. The park did not have anyone there when we visited. It had a wonderful... More

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Alexandria, Minnesota
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

I went there with my family and parents. We used the city shuttle service to get there. The attraction is free to look and walk around. The unique building style of church was nice. The craftsmanship was like nothing I had ever seen. The norwegien cabin was a bit funny for us due to our Norwegien and Swedish backgrounds. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

This tiny little Norwegian church is just like my ancestors would have used back in Scandavia. Hand carved wood (everything is handcarved) and a sod roof make this a must see on your trip to Rapid City. It is a functioning church with seasonal services in the warmer months and a gift shop where you can purchase scandanavian treats and... More

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South Dakota
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

I thought it was pretty neat - such an intricate building. More

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