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What to do in Rapid City
Popular places to visit
Bear Country USA
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Bear Country USA home during your travels in Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Reptile Gardens
Visit the animals who live at Reptile Gardens during your travels in Colonial Pine Hills. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments.
Watiki Water Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Watiki Water Park during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
The Monument Civic Center
Learn about the events happening in The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.
Monument Health
If Monument Health is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rapid City.
Main Street Square
Find out about the history of Rapid City when you take a trip to Main Street Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Rushmore Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Rushmore Mall during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Enjoy the student vibe at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology as part of your travels around Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Central States Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Central States Fairgrounds during your stay in Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Areas of Rapid City
Historic Rapid City
Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Art Alley.
Rimrock
While Rimrock may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thunderhead Falls and Black Hills Caverns.