Rapid City

Rapid City, South Dakota is the doorway to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Enjoy the great outdoors, hiking and biking on the many trails through the Black Hills area and along Rapid Creek or head to Iron Mountain Road or Spearfish Canyon. Rapid City and the Black Hills are known for their mountain lakes and fresh-water streams brimming with brook, brown and rainbow trout. On the surrounding prairie, reservoirs and ranch stock dams are full of largemouth bass, northern pike and a variety of panfish.

Treat the kids to a day at Dinosaur Park or Storybook Island or get up close to the wildlife at Bear Country USA and Reptile Gardens. From the Rushmore Mall to unique downtown shops, Native American arts and crafts outlets and Black Hills gold jewelers, there’s plenty of shopping opportunities throughout town.

When it comes to dining, Rapid City has something for all appetites—whether it’s fine dining and wine, chuckwagon meals or cheeseburgers and fries—you’re sure to please the whole family.

A Day in Rapid City

Known as the City of Presidents because of its proximity to Mount Rushmore, all of the U.S. presidents are standing on downtown street corners in the form of bronze statues. Make a game out of hunting them all down. Make it easier by using the map provided by Downtown Rapid City.

The statue of George Washington, the first U.S. president, was strategically placed outside Rapid City’s first hotel, Hotel Alex Johnson, built in 1927. Besides the presidents, other street art includes Native American pieces, like this piece by Dale Lamphere.

In Art Alley local artists express themselves with free-form graffiti murals. Visit the Prairie Edge store, filled with arts and crafts created by Native Americans and an art gallery on the upper level. The large store also sells supplies used in Native American arts. Why not also visit the Journey Museum for a good orientation to the Black Hills history and culture. Begin with the video and then work your way through the exhibits on area geology, archeology, Native Americans and pioneers.

And finally, visit Main Street Square. You’ll often find community events like concerts and movies under the stars at Main Street Square. Kids can romp in the splash pad in the summer. In the winter, skate on the ice rink.

Hotels In Rapid City

The Rushmore Hotel, Rapid City

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Hotel Alex Johnson, Curio Collection by Hilton, Rapid City

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K Bar S Lodge, Keystone

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Superior Deluxe

Among the finest the world has to offer, hotels in this category are exclusive, lavish and indulgent. Needless to say, you will enjoy the highest service levels, superb accommodation and outstanding facilities and public areas.

Deluxe

This will be an outstanding hotel, offering many of the features of Superior Deluxe, though on a scale which will be a little less grand.

Moderate Deluxe

This will be a Deluxe standard property, although some of the accommodation and public areas may offer a less pronounced degree of luxury. In other instances, the hotel may be a famous name with a well-established reputation.

Superior First Class

More often than not, this will be a superior modern hotel or an older property which is exceptionally well maintained. All offer very comfortable and well-furnished accommodation and public areas.

First Class

A dependable and comfortable hotel with standardised rooms. These are the ideal choice for travellers who don not require deluxe facilities or special services.

Moderate First Class

Essentially a First Class hotel with comfortable but sometimes simple accommodations. Public areas may be limited but generally provides all the essentials a guest requires.

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Dude Ranch

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A Day in Rapid City

Hotels In Rapid City

The Rushmore Hotel, Rapid City

Hotel Alex Johnson, Curio Collection by Hilton, Rapid City

K Bar S Lodge, Keystone

Experience & Explore

Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour & Cookout

Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Tour

Badlands Sunset and Night Sky Adventure

Suggested Itineraries

Scenic Parks Explorer

Real America Uncovered

Cowboy Country

Utah, Yellowstone & Deadwood - Guided Motorcycle Tour

Legends of the American West

The Wonders of Wyoming

Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

Journey Cowboy Country by Motorhome

Rockies Rail & American Parks Trail

Western Frontiers

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