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Rapid City, South Dakota — Travel Guide & Things to Do

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Rapid City
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Rapid City lies east of Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota. It’s known as a gateway to Mt. Rushmore, the massive iconic sculpture of 4 U.S. presidents. “City of Presidents,” a series of life-size statues, spans several blocks...
Nearby attractions
Badlands National ParkCuster State ParkBear Country USAReptile GardensDinosaur ParkCosmos Mystery AreaThe MonumentWaTiki® Indoor Waterpark ResortSouth Dakota Air and Space MuseumCanyon Lake Park
Nearby restaurants
Colonial House Restaurant & BarTally's Silver SpoonMillstone Family RestaurantSickies Garage Burgers & BrewsMurphy's Pub & GrillFirehouse Brewing CompanyDakotah SteakhouseMillstone Family RestaurantFort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & ShowOn the Border
Nearby hotels
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by HiltonLa Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki WaterparkCountry Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SDBest Western Ramkota HotelDoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention CenterBaymont by Wyndham Rapid CityFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Rapid CityAmericInn by Wyndham Rapid CityHoward Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Rapid CityThe Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Nearby localities
SturgisHot SpringsSpearfishDeadwoodBox ElderHill CityBelle FourcheGilletteCusterLead
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Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

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Rapid City lies east of Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota. It’s known as a gateway to Mt. Rushmore, the massive iconic sculpture of 4 U.S. presidents. “City of Presidents,” a series of life-size statues, spans...

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Rapid City lies east of Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota. It’s known as a gateway to Mt. Rushmore, the massive iconic sculpture of 4 U.S. presidents. “City of Presidents,” a series of life-size statues, spans several blocks...

attractions: Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Bear Country USA, Reptile Gardens, Dinosaur Park, Cosmos Mystery Area, The Monument, WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort, South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Canyon Lake Park, restaurants: Colonial House Restaurant & Bar, Tally's Silver Spoon, Millstone Family Restaurant, Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews, Murphy's Pub & Grill, Firehouse Brewing Company, Dakotah Steakhouse, Millstone Family Restaurant, Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show, On the Border
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Things to Do in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States - Rapid City Attractions & Activities

Attractions of Rapid City

Badlands National Park

Custer State Park

Bear Country USA

Reptile Gardens

Dinosaur Park

Cosmos Mystery Area

The Monument

WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark Resort

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Canyon Lake Park

Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

4.9

(6.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Custer State Park

Custer State Park

4.8

(4.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Bear Country USA

Bear Country USA

4.7

(4.3K)

Closed
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Reptile Gardens

Reptile Gardens

4.7

(3.1K)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

MFRC Spouse and Family Orientation - Game Night
MFRC Spouse and Family Orientation - Game Night
Tue, Dec 9 • 4:00 PM
1000 Ellsworth St Suite 1500, Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD 57706
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Paper Star Making Workshop w/ Maggie!
Paper Star Making Workshop w/ Maggie!
Tue, Dec 9 • 5:00 PM
614 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Our Chemical World: Detoxing your Body in a Toxic Environment
Our Chemical World: Detoxing your Body in a Toxic Environment
Wed, Dec 10 • 6:00 PM
713 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Restaurants of Rapid City

Colonial House Restaurant & Bar

Tally's Silver Spoon

Millstone Family Restaurant

Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

Murphy's Pub & Grill

Firehouse Brewing Company

Dakotah Steakhouse

Millstone Family Restaurant

Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show

On the Border

Colonial House Restaurant & Bar

Colonial House Restaurant & Bar

4.4

(1.7K)

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Tally's Silver Spoon

Tally's Silver Spoon

4.5

(1.5K)

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Millstone Family Restaurant

Millstone Family Restaurant

4.3

(1.5K)

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Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

4.3

(2.6K)

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