Rapid City Audio Tour: Relics, Railways, and Remarkable Landmarks

Above photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

A secret Prohibition tunnel still snakes beneath Rapid City’s historic downtown, echoing with whispers of scandal and survival.

Uncover the city’s layered past on this self-guided audio tour, moving street by street through tales most visitors never hear. Find the hidden corners where legends began and lost moments linger.

What political crisis unfolded inside the opulent walls of Hotel Alex Johnson on a storm-swept night? Who vanished from the aisles of the Carnegie Library, leaving behind an unsolved mystery? Why do church bells near the Immaculate Conception ring only at midnight on a certain date each year?

Move through time as stories leap from shadow to sunlight, dramatic secrets waiting around every corner. See Rapid City with new eyes—its ambition, heartbreak, and resilience alive beneath your feet.

Unlock the hidden stories that have shaped Rapid City. Begin your journey—and follow the echoes beneath the streets.

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• Duration: 56 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 2.5 km (1.6 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 20min
  
• Stops: 8 captivating landmarks including Rapid City Public Library, Milwaukee Road Freight House, Church of the Immaculate Conception (Rapid City, South Dakota)
  

Experience the charm of Rapid City like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Rapid City's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Rapid City on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🏢  Gambrill Storage Building (3min)
• 🏠  Milwaukee Road Freight House (2min)
• ⛪  First Congregational Church (Rapid City, South Dakota) (3min)
• 🍺  Rapid City Public Library (2min)
• 📚  Rapid City Carnegie Library (4min)
• 🏨  Hotel Alex Johnson (4min)
• ⚖️  Pennington County Courthouse (3min)
• ⛪  Church of the Immaculate Conception (Rapid City, South Dakota) (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Quintin Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Jeffrey Beall, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Jeffrey Beall, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Jeffrey Beall, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Jeffrey Beall, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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