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Travel Tips
Travel Destinations
Rapid City
American Presidents
Plan Your Trip
South Dakota
Climbing
Summertime
Past
South Dakota's second largest city is filled with epic adventures. Come explore all Rapid City has to do, which includes posing with sculptures of past American presidents to climbing on Dinosaurs that stand on a skyline.
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Mountainous Terrain
Wildlife Adventure
Amazing Destinations
Yellowstone
Abundance
Critter
The mountainous terrain, rolling grasslands, and eroding buttes of Western South Dakota are surprising enough for visitors, but even more so is the abundance of wildlife that call it home. You can fill your vacation seeking out the critters of our area. Our neighbor, Yellowstone, often casts a shadow over our area when it comes to wildlife destinations. But South Dakota will surprise you. The our area makes a great addition, or maybe even a better destination for some travelers.
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Badlands National Park
National Parks
Minuteman Missile
The Minutemen
Close Proximity
Historical Sites
The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is the only historic site run by the National Parks Service that is related to the Cold War and serves as a historical reminder of what could have happened. Located in close proximity to Badlands National Park and an hour’s drive from Rapid City, this silo was one of hundreds nuclear missile sites deactivated in 1991 and the only silo in South Dakota designated by Congress as a National Historic Site.
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person looking up through cave opening at the face of george washington on Mount Rushmore Top Pick, Outdoor Adventures, Outdoor Fun, Monuments, Parks, Active Wear, Things To Come
Top Pick
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Fun
Monuments
Parks
Active Wear
Things To Come
Surrounded by surreal parks, monuments, memorials and places to play – when it comes to big outdoor adventures, Rapid City has them. Pack your active wear and get ready to enjoy the best of our area with these top picks for adventure!
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Plan A
How To Plan
Affordable Vacations
Itinerary
Getaways
Budget Friendly
It’s surprisingly easy to plan an affordable getaway to Rapid City and the Black Hills. Weave these locations into your vacation itinerary to help keep costs down without giving up any of the fun. #budgetfriendly #southdakota
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Things To Do
Good Things
Places To Go
Request
Vacation
Visiting
Guide
Discover all the best things to do, places to go and so much more with the best planning resource: The Rapid City Visitors Guide! Download yours today or request a free one in the mail. #visitrapidcity
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Couple posing in front of Sheridan Lake in the Black Hills of South Dakota Top Ten, Getting Out, Worthy, Hills, Start, Play
Top Ten
Getting Out
Worthy
Hills
Start
Play
In Rapid City and the Black Hills we’ve got the space to play and loads of photo worthy locations to explore. Get out there and start sprinkling your feed with these top ten instagrammable spots.
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the sun shining on the horizon from the summit of Bear Butte State Park in South Dakota. Reset, Unwind, To Focus, Perfect Place, Lean, Reflection, Mental
Reset
Unwind
To Focus
Perfect Place
Lean
Reflection
Mental
For many of us, travel is a mental reset. A break from reality that allows us to focus on ourselves and the people we are with. It’s a special time to form deeper connections and to come away feeling rejuvenated. If you're looking to lean into spiritual and wellness experiences during your travels, Rapid City might just be the perfect place for you.
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It Gets Better
Transformations
Theatre
Crowd
Woods
Catch
The Incredibles
Performance
For more than 75 years, this theatre in the woods has transformed the lives of performers and visitors alike. The incredible performances here continue to draw crowds from across the country. And it gets better and better with every season!
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Dances With Wolves
Hearty Meal
Live Entertainment
Film Set
Hays
Roller Coaster
On the road from Rapid City to Mount Rushmore there are countless things to do. But, there’s only one place you can tour the film set of Dances with Wolves, ride a roller coaster, even enjoy a hearty meal with live entertainment, and that's at Fort Hays.
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inside the cozy atmosphere of Windsor Block with bottles on display and people sitting at the bar. Never Change, Rapids, Repeat, Towns, Community
Never Change
Rapids
Repeat
Towns
Community
There are certain things about Rapid that will never change. The charm. The beauty found inside and all around the city. And so much more. But within our community things are always evolving, making it a fun destination to visit time and time again. So, whether it’s your first trip to the area or a repeat vacation, here are some new things in town you should be enjoying during vacation!
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Rapid City South Dakota
Gateway
Mount Rushmore
Airport
Rapid is the second largest city in South Dakota, the largest city and airport near Mount Rushmore, and considered the “Gateway to the Black Hills”. We are surrounded by well known locations and national parks, but many recognize Rapid for these surprising things you can explore right within town.
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Best Family Vacations
Mix Match
Travel Ideas
Easy Access
Beloved
Encouragement
Whether you’re planning a family vacation for multiple generations or it’s all about the kids, staying in Rapid City offers easy access to all the beloved Black Hills experiences. We encourage you to use these travel ideas to mix, match, and make your own plans for traveling with family.
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Unexpected
Did You Know
Dig
Attraction
Downtown
Rapid City is known for many iconic things such as the City of Presidents, a series of life-sized president statues found throughout its downtown district, or being the gateway to Mount Rushmore. But not everything about Rapid is well known. In fact, the city is full of hidden gems and unique finds if you just dig a little deeper. One of the most unexpected places in Rapid City is the Chapel in the Hills. And even more surprising - it’s free.
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Holiday Checklist
12 Days Of Christmas
Thing 1 Thing 2
Hunt
Celebrities
We won’t be sending you on a hunt to find Turtle Doves and French Hens, but we can add a little Rapid City twist to the 12 days of Christmas.
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Paleontology
Graveyard
Hot Springs
Roam
North America
Adventure
The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs is active paleontology dig site is has been recognized as the world’s largest mammoth research facility and one of the top fossil interpretive sites in North America.
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Stars shining over the Keystone Wye bridge in the Black Hills of South Dakota Iconic Landmarks, Scenic Drive, Heard, Movie Posters, Outdoor, Black
Iconic Landmarks
Scenic Drive
Heard
Movie Posters
Outdoor
Black
You’ve probably heard about them, noticed them on your scenic drives, or walked for miles just to reach them, but how much do you actually know about these iconic landmarks found in the Black Hills?
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Frosted trees covering the mountain side of Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park in Rapid City, SD. Winter Weather, Winter Day, Cold Winter, Ponderosa Pine, Vacation Destinations
Winter Weather
Winter Day
Cold Winter
Ponderosa Pine
Vacation Destinations
While much of South Dakota is flat, grassy plains, the western side of the state differs in its vast range of low, ponderosa pine covered mountains that make up the Black Hills (remember, Rapid is at the base). These mountains create (1) A natural barrier to shelter the Rapid City region from the harshest of winter weather, (2) and a downward slope that captures warm Chinook winds known for quick and temperature changes that can warm up cold winter days.
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Cold War
Grasp
Located 70 miles east of Rapid City stands a fascinating, and terrifying, piece of history. Preserved by the national park system, The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site allows visitors to fully grasp the history and climate of fear that existed during the Cold War.
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Horseback rider helping corral bison in custer state park during the buffalo roundup event Custer State Park, Pro Tip, Art Festival, Roundup, State Parks, Seventh, Annual
Custer State Park
Pro Tip
Art Festival
Roundup
State Parks
Seventh
Annual
Here's seven tips to ensure you make the most of an event that involves watching cowboys and cowgirls drive a herd of 1,400 bison through a valley and into a corral in Custer State Park.
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Engine of the 1880 Train as it cruising through the Black Hills National Forest. Sioux Nation, Panning For Gold, Black Hills Gold, Gold Rush, Underground, Understanding, Experience
Sioux Nation
Panning For Gold
Black Hills Gold
Gold Rush
Underground
Understanding
Experience
The stops in this itinerary will have you discovering remains of mines and flumes, panning for gold, exploring the underground, and understanding how the Black Hills Gold Rush affected the people of the Sioux nation.
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Looking out the windshield of a vehicle to a bison herd standing on the road in Custer State Park Outdoor Areas, Outdoors Adventure, Explore, Best, Beautiful, Parkas
Outdoor Areas
Outdoors Adventure
Explore
Best
Beautiful
Parkas
If you’re concerned about fully enjoying the beautiful outdoor areas because of accessibility needs, don’t be! We’ve scoped out the best trails, lookouts, and parks that are all accessible and easy to navigate.
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Rock climber on the needles in Custer State Park in South Dakota Get A Grip, Rock Climbing, Route, Lie, Greats, Facility
Get A Grip
Rock Climbing
Route
Lie
Greats
Facility
Rapid City makes a great jumping-off point for all rock climbing visitors, as it boasts the area’s best indoor facility and lies directly between the state’s two main climbing areas: the Northern Black Hills and the Southern Black Hills.
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Family petting a baby gator at Reptile Gardens in Rapid City, SD Reptiles, Touring, Treasures, Lovers, Surprises
Reptiles
Touring
Treasures
Lovers
Surprises
This attraction is a must-do while touring the many surprises of South Dakota, especially for those who are big fans of reptiles.
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Big Adventure
Mother Earth Art
Crazy Horse Memorial
Laser Show
City Events
Family Friendly Activities
Play Yard
Visiting the Rapid City area? Check out this event calendar full of area happenings you won't want to miss out on.
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