CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT
Socially Accepted POLLY AND OLLIE WERE NAMED BY VISIT RAPID CITY SOCIAL MEDIA FANS.
“Even though it’s AI, you might be surprised at how human-like the voices sound, seamlessly pronouncing local lingo like ‘Oyate’ and Russian architectural styles like ‘ Russo Byzantine ,’” described Formanek. Trolley rides are available May 24 through September 28 and run at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily. 605’s John Snyder and I boarded Polly the trolley with our son, Owen , in tow. Rides depart and arrive from The Journey Museum parking lot. “The route was chosen based on must–see attractions and historical landmarks within the city—which are mainly in the downtown core and the western side of Rapid City,” said Formanek. “While Rapid has grown over the years since its founding in 1876, the historical foundation of the town has remained, which makes this tour exceptional.” Riders can enjoy tales from the years past, including ghost stories from historic homes of West Boulevard. “In one of the homes, the owners of 1000 W. Boulevard keep a pair of local legend Joseph L. Robbins’s false teeth in the house for good luck,” described Formanek.
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