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Cosmos of the Black Hills

4021 W Chicago, Rapid City, SD
605-343-9802
Ranked #12 of 30 attractions in Rapid City
4.0 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Type: Mysterious Sites
Owner description: You'll wonder how it all works at this mysterious attraction where you can stand on the walls and balls roll uphill. The 30-minute tour will amaze...... more » Owner description: You'll wonder how it all works at this mysterious attraction where you can stand on the walls and balls roll uphill. The 30-minute tour will amaze and delight adults and children of all ages. « less
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Omaha, Nebraska
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Unlike any other experience. A must see at least once. The tour uses mother nature, gravity, and illusions that will trick your mind and equalibrium. Must warn that people with balance issues or trouble walking up steep hills, this may not be for you, however my 60+ mother made it. More

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Tea, South Dakota
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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Spend your money on something else. The owners bill this as a wonder of nature, but it's a hoax. They erect a shed at an angle on a slope. They tell you it defies gravity but everything is an optical illusion. They laugh all the way to the bank that they are able to sucker in so many people. Now,... More

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Vermillion, South Dakota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Have been going every couple years since I was a little girl, and I am 19 years old now. It's really interesting and cool, and something that you will only see in one place! If you're in the area, you should definitely check it out at least once. More

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Wall, South Dakota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

It's an optical illusion park, easy to figure out, not worth the visit More

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Northern Arizona
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

It's hokey, it's corny, it's great fun! Good for kids too More

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Grand Rapids, MI
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

We had an hour to kill so we stopped here. We did it mainly because niether my husband nor I had ever been to one of these...even though we had a pretty good idea of exactly how they worked. And it's just as you'd expect: funny angles that mess with your equilibrium and make it look like you're doing the... More

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Bassett, Nebraska
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
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We took our exchange students to see the faces, they loved it, even if it was cold that day, they said this is just like the movies, we go some good pictures, and had a good day More

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South Dakota
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
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Not worth the money. It is a trick of the weak of mind....and they don't pull it off very well. They have a friendly staff and a nice gift shop facility. More

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Glenwood, Iowa
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
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its one of those places where houses are tilted and you can stand at an angle, and one person standing at one point is taller than the person they were just shorter than. some people dont like that stuff but i think it is fun. kids will be amazed and have some fun here! More

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Sioux Falls
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

I visted here with my husband and some friends. We got there a little late, so the tour was just us, which made our tour guide a little nervous. I thought for the amount of money it wasnt really worth it, but maybe kids would enjoy it. I dont mind rollercosters and such, but this activity kind of made me... More

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