Rapid City Activities
A large and vibrant gateway city to the Black Hills, Rapid City travelers can experience a mix of historic and modern attractions, and abundant year-round indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
Black Hills CavernsRapid City, SD
Located 4 miles from Rapid City, the guided tours provide the opportunity to explore the vast cave and witness calcite crystals in their original..
Black Hills Community TheatreRapid City, SD
Live Theatre in Rapid City. Dinner Theatre, special projects, classes and workshops. Also offers a costume shop with rentals...
Black Hills Harley DavidsonRapid City, SD
Rev up your engines at Black Hills Harley Davidson. Rent a bike to explore the Black Hills or browse the fine selection of biking gear...
Black Hills MazeRapid City, SD
Located 3 miles south of Rapid City on the way to Mount Rushmore. 1.2 mile maze, basketball, miniature golf, batting cage, climbing wall, and more!..
Black Hills Playhouse IncRapid City, SD
65 Years of great theater! Enjoy classics at three different South Dakota summer venues for a great price!..
Black Hills Reptile GardensRapid City, SD
Located right on your way to Mount Rushmore, outside of Rapid City South Dakota! Black Hills Reptile Gardens is a sanctuary for watching wandering..
Canyon Lake Receptions & CateringRapid City, SD
We offer catering on and off-site for all group sizes. Customize your event with a our variety of cuisines! We will work with your budget!..
Chapel in the HillsRapid City, SD
Looking for a quiet place to experience God's peace? The Chapel in the Hills at Rapid City is a peaceful retreat open to all visitors...
Dakota Bike ToursRapid City, SD
Let's go for a bike ride! Dakota Bike Tours offer inn to inn trips, catered camping tours, and of course fantastic views of Mount Rushmore!..
Discovery ToursSpearfish, SD
Discovery Tours include Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse monuments, infamous Deadwood with staged reenactment, and the awe-inspiring Badlands...
Mount Rushmore National MemorialKeystone, SD
This is the location of the famous Mount Rushmore. There are programs for kids, and dining locations. It is located minutes away from camping..
Old Mac Donald's FarmRapid City, SD
Family fun in a friendly, clean environment. Farm animals, pig races, Snack Barn, playground and souvenir gift shop. Open daily in spring and summer...
Ranch Amusement ParkRapid City, SD
If you want to spend some time having fun with your kids outside they are absolutelly a good choice...
Rushmore MallRapid City, SD
Visit the only mall in Western South Dakota! We offer fine dining, casual dining, children s playpark, a spa, seven movie theaters and more!..
Rushmore Plaza Civic CenterRapid City, SD
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is South Dakotas premier entertainment source. With concerts, comedy acts, and even an ice arena. There's something..
Rushmore Waterslide ParkRapid City, SD
This is a 17 acre waterpark in South Dakota. There are many different slides, pools, and even miniature golf. They also have a kiddie area...
The Journey MuseumRapid City, SD
Journey through 2.5 billion years of history. Collections include archaelogy, geology, Minnilusa Pioneer, Sioux Indian, western native gardens, and..
Watiki Water ParkRapid City, SD
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Aladdin's CastleRapid City, SD
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Canyon Lake ChophouseRapid City, SD
Canyon Lake Chophouse is a mountain lodge style event facility located on the west edge of Canyon Lake Park. Groups of all sizes are welcome!..
Rapid Ride Go Cart ParkRapid City, SD
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- Rapid City, South Dakota, is a traveling hotspot, with centrally located museums, parks, shops and accommodation establishments.
- Hike or bike the 13.5 mile trail following Rapid Creek.
- Visit the Journey Museum and the South Dakota Air and Space Museum.
- Fish, camp, horseback ride, rock climb and more in Black Hills National Forest.
Rapid City, South Dakota, tourism is a roaring trade, offering a mix of modern entertainment venues as well as historic districts, buildings, and museums highlighting the area's culture.
Bountiful year-round recreational activities cater to all ages, and outdoor Rapid City attractions include hiking and mountain biking trails, rivers and reservoirs, and climbable rock canyons.
Summer
- Rock-Climbing
Nearby Needles-Sylvan Lake district, in the Harney Range, is a rock-climbing paradise, with guides and outfitters ready to help you find the perfect wall or rock face. - Hiking/Cycling
Tour Rapid City on the 13.5 mile trail following Rapid Creek then continue west out of town and explore the multi-use Mickelson Trail. - Mountain Biking
Attend the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival or explore the 240 acres surrounding Cowboy Hill. - Fishing
Tie on a dry fly and search for trout in Rapid Creek or head to a nearby reservoir and enjoy a day of lake fishing. - Horseback Riding
Satisfy your inner cowboy and take a guided horseback trail ride for a few hours of fun in the saddle. - Museums/Arts
With most museums open year-round, anytime is a good time to visit the Journey Museum, Dahl Arts Center, The Museum of Geology and more. - Shopping
Another year-round activity, search for the perfect gift in Rapid City’s historic downtown, Rushmore Mall, Rushmore Crossing Shopping Center, or Black Hills Gold jewelry outlets.
Winter
- Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is a primary Rapid City tourism activity in wintertime, with thousands of miles of accessible trails and roads located in Black Hills National Forest. - Snowshoeing/Cross-country Skiing
Snowshoe or cross-country ski in one of several designated areas or take the adventurous approach and break new trail. - Ice Fishing
Spud a hole and enjoy an afternoon on ice as you wet a line on a nearby reservoir.
