There is a moment many travelers experience when they arrive in Rapid City. At first, the icons pull you in. Towering monuments, surreal landscapes, and wildlife that feels almost impossibly close. It is the kind of place that fills your camera roll on day one. Then something else happens. You…
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Spend a little time in downtown Rapid City and you will inevitably end up at Main Street Square. Kids dart through the fountains on warm summer afternoons. Live music echoes across the plaza during evening concerts. Families gather for festivals, movies, and holiday celebrations. When winter…
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The Museum of Geology, located on the campus of South Dakota Mines, has been an active part of the Rapid City community for nearly a century. The Museum was founded in 1885 along with the university, but did not open to the public until 1923. In its first year of public access the Museum of Geology…
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In the same amount of time it takes to unload the dishwasher, vacuum the living room, or fold one load of laundry, you can drive from Downtown Rapid City to the edge of the Black Hills National Forest. South Dakota’s favorite 1.2 million acre playground is a short ten minute drive from the heart of…
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There’s a story behind every attraction in our area. Some are well known, such as Mount Rushmore, others need a little more research to uncover. One of my personal favorites is the story of Reptile Gardens. This must-see attraction holds wonderful memories for many and is one of the world's largest…
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It’s the most common question asked by visitors and even locals when it comes to the world’s largest mountain carving in progress. The carving of Crazy Horse Memorial® started 75 years ago in the Black Hills and work continues to this day. There are numerous reasons for the slow evolution if this…
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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? Black Elk Peak Fire Tower Found on the tallest peak in South Dakota is the beautifully built Black…
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Rapid City just earned a title that feels right at home in a place built for movement and wide-open adventure. Recently named one of just 28 International Mountain Biking Association Trail Towns in the country, Rapid City joins a select group of communities that are shaping what it means to ride…
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When it comes to hosting a meeting or convention that aligns with your sustainability values, Rapid City, South Dakota is the perfect choice. Our vibrant city is committed to environmentally conscious practices, offering outdoor venues, locally sourced dining, walkable urban spaces and green…
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Four Rock-Solid Ways to Explore Rapid City Our world-famous monument has become part of our national culture, representing the patriotism of generations and something different about the American experience for all who see it. So what does it mean to be the Mount Rushmore of family vacations…
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