Cosmos Mystery Area

It's ok for a one time visit. Swung in during the 2013 Black Hills Rally. Staff is very friendly. We took some funny pictures while there. If you're completely bored, stop by. If a beer sounds more appealing, then definitely save that $9.50 for the bar.

Adults $9.50, children free.

This is just like any other "mystery area" that you see in amusement parks like Six Flags, etc.. In fact, this is pretty much the same set up that Six Flag Over Texas had over 30 years ago when I was a kid. There really is no mystery, just the way things were built while using optical illusions.

With that being said, my children and husband had never been to one, so they thought it was fun and we were able to get some pictures to put in the scrapbooks.

Staff was friendly and the place was clean. I have balance issues (vertigo) but did just fine here (could also be because I did a lot of these as a child, so I knew how and where to stand to combat the optical illusion). My husband loves rollercoasters and anything that spins, yet this made him sick to his stomach and gave him a headache that lasted all day; go figure! LOL.

Our Trip & Pics: https://nuttyhiker.com/cosmos-mystery-area-black-hills/

My 7 year old absolutely loved this! I thought it was pretty cool myself & definitely an "out of the ordinary" experience. Beware-if you have balance issues, this is NOT for you! My husband has a bit of vertigo and he felt queasy afterwards. If you're not bothered by that and up for something cool you won't forget-check it out!

Well worth the stop. I don't know why this only has a 2.8 rating because it is a great place to see.

This was really bizarre. I enjoyed it and it will be something I remember. Quite a few demonstrations, some great photos. no videos.

Great for a one time visit. The kids enjoyed it.

Kids loved it! Tour is every half hour and they have geodes to crack (for and extra fee) while you wait

A neat spot for kids to get thrown off balance and have some insightful questions about gravitational force. It is neat to see their reactions to the "amazing" things that occur there. It was fun and a nice chance to get outside!

This was a fun visit for the family. Some of the tour was a little hokey, but there are parts that fun to try. It is worth a visit, but you may not feel the need for a repeat tour...