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Lots of fun, pleasantly surprised - Cosmos of the Black Hills

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24040 Cosmos Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702
605-343-9802
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Ranked #13 of 26 attractions in Rapid City
4.0 of 5 stars 185 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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Papillion, Nebraska
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Lots of fun, pleasantly surprised”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

I’ll admit, I didn’t have high hopes going into the Cosmos Mystery House. It looked like a pure tourist trap to me, but my daughter really wanted to do it. I was pleasantly surprised. This place was not too expensive (kids under 12 are free). The tour was a little over half an hour and was pretty darn neat. I won’t spoil the tour but if you have a free hour I would say stop on by and check it out. I would say it was worth the money spent.

Visited June 2012
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Fargo, North Dakota
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“Absolute Must See”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

Go here, you will never experience anything like this anywhere else. Have been there several times and love it each time. Love to bring new people to the experience.

Visited June 2012
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Fargo, North Dakota
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“Must go here if you are in Black Hills!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

This place is like nothing you will ever experience. It is a definate must for your vacation to the Black Hills. It will make your trip very memorible. I can't even begin to explain this place. I have been in the area several times, each time I have to go. I love bringing new people to share the expereince. Our 4 teenagers loved it!!

Visited June 2012
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Valley City, North Dakota
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Silly”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

This might be a good place to take little kids, but it is not very believable for an adult. And is quite expensive. Nice gift shop though, all kinds of crazy stuff in there.

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“typical tourist attraction”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

It was odd that we were the only two people on a off season and they made us wait for the tour instead of just geiing started. The place was interesting.

Visited October 2012
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