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How it works!

Travel throughout Rapid City and visit the houses that have been hanging lights for years as well as the new kids on the block! It's exciting to see!

2007 'Tour of Lights' Christmas Lights Contest WINNER


The Wold's! 4511 Ridgewood St.

Click here for details and other contest winners!


Your pace, Your car

$15 (2 hours) Monday-Saturday 5:30-9:00 pm
Rent a SmartAlec Tour guide for your own vehicle and travel on the Tour of Lights route at your own pace without worrying about the challenges of traveling with a busload of folks you don't know. Your own private tour! Stop at places your family likes to visit for snacks or add Storybook Island to the trip!


Our pace, Our Bus

$7 per seat (1 1/2 hrs) $6 Groups 30+ (pay once)
Thurs - Saturday 5:30, 7:00, 8:30
Leave the driving to us! Sit back and enjoy our guided tour on our heated Tour of Lights coach. Share in joy of the holidays with your friends and neighbors. There's something special about seeing the city lights in a bus, especially Skyline Drive! It's our own traveling Christmas Float from the parade!


Reservations Recommneded
348-4456
Reservations recommended due to limited availability.
Walk up tickets are welcome and available at the Roamin Around Travel Store downtown Rapid City. Open Mon-Sat 10am - 6:00pm.  Click here for directions to the store

Why is this tour and contest so special?

* SmartAlec knows the way! They follow our special Tour of Lights contest route using GPS (global positioning satellite) signals to always know where the vehicle is on the road. Drivers hear driving directions so they don't search aimlessly for lights throughout neighborhoods.

* SmartAlec plays music, stories and more related to a specific location as cars travel. Contestants can even record a personal message heard by the riders as they drive by your display.

* Cast a Vote! Everyone that rents a SmartAlec will get a voting card to rate your display while they enjoy a guided tour along the route.

* Fundraisers! Hot cocoa, coffee & treats are sold during the tour as fundraisers for non-profit community groups.

Contest! Contest! Contest!

Sign-up for the contest!

NOTE: STILL TAKING APPLICATION FOR THE CONTEST THRU DEC. 5TH, 2007. Call 348-4456 for the latest info. or e-mail us at christmas@acrossroads.com

Businesses and homes within the Rapid City limits are eligible to compete in our Tour of Lights contest. If you know of someone that has pretty awesome lights, nominate them by filling out this FORM (.pdf). Just download it to your computer, print it out and follow the instructions.

Judging: All judging for the People's Choice award will take place at the conclusion of each tour.

Judging for the 4 regular categories will be the responsibility of a judging committee TBA. All Judging will conclude by December 24th and winners announced on December 25, 2007!

Categories
Best Traditional - Best Humorous
Best Light Show - Best North Pole

Prizes and Awards
People's Choice Winner - $250
Best Festive Business - $100 Cash!
Open Category Winners - $100 value Runners-up - $50 value

Comments or Questions Welcome!

Here's a little something to get you inspired. This video has been played over 2 million times on www.youtube.com

Look in the Rapid City Journal for notices and advertising! If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 605-348-4456 or e-mail us at requestinfo@acrossroads.com


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