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Polly and Ollie are also available to rent as charters for larger groups. VIP EXPERIENCE
Halfway through the tour, the trolley takes visitors to a 30 minute stop at Chapel in the Hills for a break to stretch and explore the unassuming location. “You’d never guess that a neighborhood full of strangely angled roads would lead visitors to a complete replica of the Borgund Stavvkirk in Norway,” said Formanek. “The grounds are beautiful to explore, featuring a ‘ Stabbur ,’ which is an authentic grass-roofed storehouse, and a Meditation Walk path. If riders are hungry for more history, the Chapel offers a narration of its own inside its wood walls.” John and I went for a walk around the breathtaking chapel, while Owen was raiding the quaint gift shop and chatting up the staff. Speaking of gifts, trolley riders don’t leave the tour empty handed. Each receives a take-home map of the tour, and trolley postcards and stickers are available for purchase at the Rapid City Visitor Center . Even though I grew up visiting family in Rapid City, this was an extensive look at the city I had never experienced before. “You’ll likely learn more about the story behind each trolley site than you would by merely visiting it on your own,” said Formanek. Their tagline held true: “Life is jolly when you ride the trolley.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CITYVIEWTROLLEY.COM & VISITRAPIDCITY.COM+
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