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    Cosmos Mystery Area

    892 Reviews
    #2 of 12 Fun & Games in Rapid City
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    24040 Cosmos Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702-7414
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    You'll wonder how it all works at this mysterious attraction where you can stand on the walls and balls roll uphill. The 40-minute tour will amaze and delight adults and children of all ages.
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    24040 Cosmos Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702-7414
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    All reviews our tour guide defy gravity up hill mind boggling minute tour black hills a lot of fun unique experience whole family fun stop interesting place all ages great for kids gift shop illusion geodes motion
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great for Kids

    Stand on the walls and balls roll uphill. The 40-minute tour is great for the kids. They haven't updated much from when I was there 15+ years ago but still was something to bring the kids too.

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Ryangene13
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Worth the stop

    You will walk away scratching your head wondering what just happened. A great place to stop that will have you talking about for years to come.

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank RGCCgolfer
    Jim L, Owner at Cosmos Mystery Area, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

    Thanks for your review. We love our guests!

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Cosmos Tour of South America

    This was an awesome trip. We began in Manaus and really enjoyed the Ecopark Lodge. This gave us the chance to be part of the Amazon region. We also had a once in a life time chance to see “Jesus” in Rio as well as...More

    Date of experience: January 2018
    Thank Elaine M
    Reviewed October 31, 2018
    Boring-- tourist gimmick

    Very slow paced and guide really tried to make this gimmick interesting as possible. Kid level humor. We took the tour/adventure during the July 4th season so numerous people present. the whole thing just felt lame and the "mysteries" were basic science as little kids...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Kory M
    Reviewed October 22, 2018 via mobile
    Only looked around didn't do a tour

    Supposedly the tour is really cool,but it was busy so we didn't go on the tour. We looked around and left. However we looked up You Tube videos and it looks like it could be fun,but it is a little prucey.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Laura R
    Reviewed October 15, 2018
    Fascinating and unusual addition to our itinerary...

    Tour guide Isabel was wonderful! She was patient, funny, and warm with all of the guests on a cold, blustery day. I highly recommend this to families or people of all ages! I've never been anywhere like it!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Lucy C
    Reviewed October 2, 2018 via mobile
    What a place! Weird, strange science. Warning. Wear good shoes!

    On a return visit to SD, the husband and I decided to try something we haven't seen before. This was definitely it! The tour guide was an absolute hoot! And the tricks, teases and stories she told were hilarious...and strange. Definitely a must do!

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Merrilee S
    Reviewed October 2, 2018
    Fun time

    My 11 year old granddaughter had a blast, and in fact wanted to go back. Warning - if you suffer from motion sickness, you may feel it. Definitely worth a visit.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Rachelle Y
    Reviewed October 2, 2018 via mobile
    Wacky and mysterious

    Teens loved this and freaked them out at same time! Based on gravity and illusions. This is must see!

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank HARLEYRIDEON
    Reviewed September 20, 2018 via mobile
    We loved it!

    I came 20yrs ago as a kid but my husband had never been. We had a blast and loved our tour guide Kayla she was so fun!

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank DeDra M
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    Michelle D
    July 25, 2018|
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    Response from Jim L | Property representative |
    Hi, Michelle! We continue giving tours if it is just raining. However, if there is thunder/lightning or hail, we do cease tours and try to wait it out before resuming. If the severe weather does not let up, or you are unable... More
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    TerryH1405
    July 23, 2018|
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    Response from Connie G | Reviewed this property |
    It is a dirt road but in good shape.
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    Luke A
    July 15, 2018|
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    Response from rachelw020605 | Reviewed this property |
    I wouldn’t think so. There’s hand rails and stairs that are all wood. Possibly slippery though. We didn’t experience rain when we visited.
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    Oakmont
    Pennsylvania
    Yellowstone to Rapid City (8 Replies)
    Arriving in West Yellowstone 9/13 early afternoon. Plan to do the lower loop 9/14 and the upper loop 9/15, proceeding to Jackson for 2 nights. Then to Cody for 1 night, Sheridan for 1 night, then to Keystone for 2 nights, then home from Rapid City on 9/21. 1. I know it's been recommended to spend more time doing Yellowstone, but this is what we have. Will we be able to see the major attractions taking 1 day for each loop? 2. How long will it take from Jackson to Cody (back up through...More
    April 26, 2005|
    Response fromdudleycath|
    1) Yes, you can do each loop in a day. There's not that much mileage, just many places to stop along the way. 2) Inside the park, I believe the speed limit is 35 mph, so don't expect to get anywhere quickly. Probably about 4 hours from Jackson to Cody going through the park. 5) The leaves tend to change pretty early in Yellowstone. You're probably looking at last week of September/first week of October. 6) You can see Crazy Horse from the road.
    marsh42406
    omaha
    Cosmos Mystery Area (1 Replies)
    Can anyone tell me how much it is to get in and the operating hours for April 2007??? Thanks!
    March 01, 2007|
    Response fromAccommodator|
    I think it's closed in April. Their website says to email them for info.
    Oakmont
    Pennsylvania
    Geysers/Old Faithful (19 Replies)
    Geysers: We will spend two whole days in Yellowstone at the end of September--doing the lower loop the first day and the upper loop the second then down to Jackson. I know the mileage is not great and that the speed limit is 35-40 mph, but how much time does one have to allow to see Old Faithful (for instance) do its thing? Is there a time table and where is that found? What about the other geysers? Jenny Lake: Unfortunately, I am unable to hike to Inspiration Point, but would it be...More
    June 02, 2005|
    Response fromPstreet1|
    I just posted our timeschedule for Yellowstone under the "Signal Mountain" thread.
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