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Chapel in the Hills


Chapel in the Hills
3788 Chapel Lane
Rapid City, SD 57702
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Canyon Lake Resort N/A 0.5 mi 0.8 km 3 of 5 stars
Canyon Lake Resort $118 0.7 mi 1.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Big Sky Lodge $47 3.6 mi 5.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Rushmore Inn & Suites $84 3.7 mi 6.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Days Inn Rapid City $91 3.8 mi 6.2 km 3 of 5 stars
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Canyon Lake Chophouse 0.5 mi 0.8 km 3 of 5 stars
Fjord's Ice Cream Factory 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Piesano's Pacchia 1.8 mi 2.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns 1.4 mi 2.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Crystal Cave Park 1.6 mi 2.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Cosmos of the Black Hills 2.6 mi 4.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“Chapel in the Hills” PlanetWare.com
“South Dakota on a Shoestring” rvhometown.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 24 attractions in Rapid City
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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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Attraction type: Architectural building
Address: 3788 Chapel Lane Rapid City, SD 57702
Tel: 605 342 8281

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“Beautiful, peaceful, charming”
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4 of 5 stars
BKtravels 3 contributions
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Sep 8, 2008

The Chapel in the Hills is a beautiful exact-replica of a chapel in Norway. It's set in a peaceful setting with a small gift shop, teeny-tiny museum (like REALLY tiny), and a "prayer walk" for people who came to reflect and pray. I came with my husband and inlaws (mom and dad in their early 50's and brother 23). My... more

“Pleasant Day Starter”
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4 of 5 stars
mnhubby 120 contributions
Plymouth, Minnesota
Jul 14, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

If you plan on spending a day in Rapid City, I would recommend Chapel in the Hills. Although the Chapel may be more appealing to those 40, or even 50+, we are a young couple with young children and we found it to be very pleasant. The visit should be short, no more than an hour, so, this place definetely... more

“Nice but getting run down”
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3 of 5 stars
nowincolorado 212 contributions
Colorado Springs, CO
Jun 3, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

We've seen pictures of the Chapel in the Hills and decided to visit. Our only disappointment was how run down it seemed. It's beautifully carved out of wood but the wood isn't preserved so it's cracking and getting worn out - reminded me more of an old log cabin. It was still neat to see - especially the info/gift shop... more

“Out of the way, but that's good”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jul 5, 2004
3/3 found this review helpful

If you are visiting the Black Hills on a budget, this is a definate must see. Located in the western part of Rapid City, it tends to be quieter than most tourists attractions as well. If you are interested in old Europe it is worth it as well. more

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Chapel in the Hills Address

3788 Chapel Lane, Rapid City, SD 57702
Tel: 605 342 8281