RAPID CITY VISITORS GUIDE
HERE TO HELP
Put a team of local experts to
work on your big plans. The
Rapid City Convention & Visitors
Bureau is ready to help make
your vacation, meeting, group
tour or sporting event a total
success. We’ll help you find
affordable room rates, first-rate
attractions and one-of-a-kind
activities in Rapid City and the
beautiful Black Hills to make your
next adventure unforgettable.
DEAR EXPLORER
The Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes you with an encouraging
charge: Do Big Things. Spending time in the Black Hills promises to affirm what
you already sense — that experiencing life at its fullest is yours to pursue and
this expansive place empowers your quest.
Mount Rushmore Mascots
This Visitors Guide is a comprehensive tool to help you explore national treasures
like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, Crazy Horse
Memorial, Custer State Park and two of the longest caves in the world, Wind Cave
National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument. You’ll find a wealth of free
attractions, scenic drives, hands-on activities and epic adventures.
Rapid City offers the perfect setting to be entertained, to relax, reenergize, or
reconnect with family and friends. Whether you’re standing with our nation’s
great leaders in the City of Presidents, watching a movie under the stars in Main
Street Square, or discovering the arts at the Dahl Arts Center, once you’ve felt the
inspiration you’ll join the millions of visitors who can’t wait to come back.
CONNECT WITH
RAPID CITY
We hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Your local travel experts at the
Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
RAPID CITY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
444 Mt. Rushmore Road N., Rapid City, SD 57701
800-487-3223 | 605-718-8484 | VisitRapidCity.com
Open 8am - 5pm, Monday thru Friday year-round
Rapid City Visitor Information Center specialists can assist you with making the most of your visit to Rapid City and the Black Hills,
from answering questions to helping plan the perfect itinerary.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FACTS ABOUT
RAPID CITY
FOUNDED 1876
POPULATION MSA 138,738
COORDINATES Latitude 44.076° N,
Longitude 103.228° W
CENTRALITY The geographic center of the
United States is located about 60 miles
northwest near the town of Belle Fourche.
TIME ZONE Mountain Standard
ELEVATION 3,241 feet above sea level
WEATHER Less snow than Denver, more
sun than Miami and Honolulu, warmer than
Minneapolis.
Average temperatures:
May to October, 73 degrees
November to April, 42 degrees
USE YOUR MOBILE
DEVICE TO
MAKE THE MOST OF
YOUR VISIT.
On the streets of Rapid City and the Black Hills
beyond, you’re a click away from knowing where
to turn next. Just go to VisitRapidCity.com for
ideas on attractions, dining, shopping and more.
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While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of
the information and listings herein, the Rapid City CVB
assumes no liability for errors or omissions.
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Getting To
Rapid City
Travel tips and resources to get you
here with ease.
Downtown
Rapid City
Take a look at what gives Downtown
Rapid City its uptown vibe.
Shopping In
Rapid City
From must-haves to one-of-a-kind finds,
inspiration for your retail excursions.
Rapid City Arts &
Culture
Visual arts, music, theatre and cultural
heritage to enrich your visit.
Annual Events In &
Around Rapid City
Your guide to catching a big event
any time of year.
Outdoor Recreation
In Rapid City
Hit the trail for good times and
nature adventures.
Rapid City
Golf Courses
Choose an outstanding place to work
on your game.
Rapid City Tour &
Historic Districts
Begin your tour at the Black Hills Visitor
Information Center.
Parks, Monuments &
Memorials
It doesn’t get any bigger than this: a
dozen amazing sights that will bring
your goosebumps out to play.
Adventures In The
Black Hills
Find your way through the region with
easy route suggestions.
Online Listings
All the details you need to plan your visit
are a click away: lodging, shopping,
attractions and activities.
Rapid City Itineraries
& Vacation Ideas
Follow your interests for a great
vacation experience.
Downtown Rapid City
Map
Your guide to a vibrant downtown.
Rapid City Map
Explore Rapid City!
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GETTING HERE
GETTING TO
RAPID CITY
It’s no coincidence that America’s favorite presidential attraction is located in the
geographic center of the United States. Rapid City and the Black Hills are easy to
reach by air, car or motorcoach.
Highway Travel
U.S. Interstate 90 is the main route for driving to the Black
Hills, but you can also enter the area via east-west highways
U.S. 16, U.S. 18, U.S. 212, S.D. 34, S.D. 40 or S.D. 44; and
north-south by highways U.S. 85, U.S. 385, S.D. 79 and S.D.
89.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation keeps all
highways in excellent driving condition, even during hard
winters. For current driving conditions, dial 511 or
visit sddot.com/travelers.
Ground Transportation Information
AIRPORT EXPRESS
605-399-9999 • 800-357-9998
RapidShuttle.com
RAPID RIDE - RAPID CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM
Six routes running every 30 to 45 minutes.
Bus stops located throughout town.
605-394-6631
6:20 am - 4:50 pm, Monday-Friday
9:50 am - 4:40 pm, Saturday
RapidRide.org
CITY VIEW TROLLEY
Narrated tour of various points of
interest in and around Rapid City.
Runs every 60 minutes during the
summer only.
605-394-6631
10 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday
RapidRide.org/city-view-trolley.php
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Air Travel
Rapid City Regional Airport is the only commercial airline
hub for the Black Hills and is serviced by American Airlines/
American Eagle, Delta/Delta Connection/SkyWest, United/
United Express/SkyWest and Allegiant Air.
Car Rental
Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce member car rental
services:
AVIS RENT-A-CAR
605-393-0740
AVIS.com
BLACK HILLS CAR RENTALS
605-342-6696
800-733-9735
BlackHillsCarRental.net
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
605-393-0488
Budget.com
CASEY’S AUTO RENTAL SERVICE
605-343-2277
866-748-2277
CaseysCorner.com
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GETTING HERE
Cruising around Sylvan Lake in the Black Hills National Forest
Distance to Rapid City
CITY Albuquerque, NM
Baltimore, MD MI
KM
MI
KM
CITY MI
KM
855
1,375
CITY Cody, WY
400 644
Las Vegas, NV 1,125 1,811
CITY Portland, OR MI
KM
1,250 2,011
Dallas, TX Los Angeles, CA
1,312 2,112
250
402
St. Louis, MO 955 1,586
Salt Lake City, UT 730
2,117 1,174
3,407
San Francisco, CA 1,400 2,344
Seattle, WA 1,200 1,951
1,615 2,599
1,240
1,995
Billings, MT 350 563
Denver, CO 394 634
Medora, ND
Bismarck, ND 315
507
Des Moines, IA 616 991
Miami, FL
Boise, ID
1,000 1,609
Detroit, MI 1,156 1,860
Milwaukee, WI
831 1,337
Boston, MA 1,852 2,981
Edmonton, AB 1,012 1,629
Minneapolis, MN 567
913
Sheridan, WY
250
402
Calgary, AB 863 1,389
Fargo, ND 577
928
New Orleans, LA 1,600 2,514
Spokane, WA 915
1,472
Charlotte, NC 1,601 2,576
Fort Worth, TX 1,240 1,995
New York, NY
1,691 2,721
Vancouver, BC 1,198 1,928
Cheyenne, WY
300
483
610
981
513
826
Winnipeg, MB 671 1,080
Chicago, IL
914
1,470
Indianapolis, IN 1,067
1,717
Philadelphia, PA 1,632 2,627
Yellowstone, WY
475
764
1,225 1,995
Kansas City, MO 697 1,122
Phoenix, AZ
1,300 2,092
Cleveland, OH Helena, MT Omaha, NE
FLIGHT
DURATION
Seasonal
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Atlanta........................... 3:04
Chicago.................................. 2:08
Dallas/Fort Worth................ 2:05
Denver.................................... 1:15
Houston................................. 2:40
Las Vegas.............................. 2:25
Minneapolis.......................... 1:25
Phoenix/Mesa..................... 2:30
Salt Lake City....................... 1:43
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DOWNTOWN
RAPID CITY
Downtown Rapid City
Main Street life here is irresistibly charming, with art galleries that are ahead of the
trends and gift shops and fashion boutiques styling their way into your heart. The vibe
is friendly and relaxed with more than a touch of refined dining and hospitality to make
your experience special. Hotels and great restaurants, unique events, free attractions and
exceptional places like South Dakota’s largest movie theater screen at the restored Elks
Theatre set the stage for a big time in downtown Rapid City.
The City of Presidents
Peek over Jefferson’s shoulder and see how you measure
up to Reagan’s cowboy boots. You’ll meet life-size bronze
statues of 42 past U.S. Presidents on street corners
throughout downtown Rapid City in a free self-guided
walking tour. CityofPresidents.com
Main Street Square
Located in the heart of downtown Rapid City, Main Street
Square is a fun-filled public space that features more than
150 events each year, from live concerts to festivals to granite
sculpting. The core of the plaza is an interactive fountain
and great lawn in the warmer months, and transforms to an
outdoor ice rink larger than the Rockefeller Center rink in
the winter. Surrounded by The City of Presidents statues,
boutiques, eateries and galleries, Main Street Square is a
destination the whole family can enjoy. It’s [FUN]²! For more
information and event listings, visit
MainStreetSquareRC.com.
Summer Nights
The good times that take over here during the summer
months are bound to lure you into the streets for some friendly
revelry. Summer Nights is a weekly festival hosted in historic
downtown Rapid City every Thursday, June–August from 5:30
to 9 pm. The event features live music, a kid’s activity area,
food and beverage vendors, as well as art vendors. Admission
is free. RapidCitySummerNights.com
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Art Night Downtown
Held every second Friday from June through September from
5 to 8 pm, Art Night brings businesses and artists together
to create interactive experiences for everyone. You will never
know what is around the next corner as you walk throughout
downtown visiting local businesses and enjoying our vibrant
creative community. Something new will “pop up” at each
event! ArtNightDowntownRC.com
Art Galleries & Museums
Experience the cultural riches of Rapid City through museums
and galleries that both preserve heritage and move artistic
expression forward. At the Museum of the American Bison,
The Journey Museum & Learning Center and the Museum of
Geology, the area’s storied past is revealed through artifacts
and exhibits. A thriving creative scene is on display at Rapid
City galleries like the Dahl Arts Center, Rapid River Gallery,
Suzie Cappa Art Center and James Van Nuys Gallery. You’ll
find artistic traditions continuing to inspire at Alex Johnson
Mercantile and Prairie Edge Trading Company & Gallery.
City View Trolley
Hop on for a narrated tour of Rapid City attractions, beginning
at the Milo Barber Transportation Center, winding through
downtown and continuing west to Stavkirke Chapel. There are
15 stops along the route that allow guests to get off and enjoy
the attractions. Narration through GPS technology provides
trolley passengers information about historic and present-day
Rapid City. RapidRide.org/city-view-trolley.php
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SHOPPING IN
RAPID CITY
Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries
Looking for a gift that will surprise her? Filling in your travel wardrobe? Hoping to take back
something to help relive the spirit of this vacation? From unique downtown shops, Native
American arts and crafts outlets, Black Hills Gold jewelers and the 100+ stores of Rushmore
Mall, there are plenty of ways to shop big throughout Rapid City. Get your outdoors on and
roam favorite national retailers at Rushmore Crossing, Rapid City’s newest specialty mall. A
hub for shopping throughout the region, Rapid City won’t disappoint.
Downtown Rapid City
Salons, clothing stores, Native American arts and crafts,
jewelry, antiques, art galleries and quaint restaurants can all be
found in historic downtown Rapid City. See map on page 21.
Rushmore Crossing
The newest shopping center in Rapid City offers more than
900,000 square feet of retail shopping space. Here, you can
browse through stores like Scheels All Sports, Target, Furniture
Row, T.J. Maxx and many others.
Rushmore Mall
Anchored by JCPenney, Sears and Herberger’s, the Rushmore
Mall boasts more than 100 establishments ranging from
national chains to locally owned stores. A food court and a
variety of restaurants just outside of the mall provide plenty
of dining opportunities for all appetites. Located north of I-90,
between exits 58 and 59. Simon.com/mall/rushmore-mall
SOUTH DAKOTA MADE
Native American Arts
Marvel at authentic drums, beaded jewelry, feathers and
pottery and hold in your hands a connection to tradition and
legend. Rapid City offers some of the finest Native American
arts, crafts, clothing, books and music in the area. Several
specialty shops in town sell locally crafted items that will have
you rethinking the term “souvenir.”
Gourmet Foods
Take something yummy back with you. Many Rapid City
boutiques feature delicious gourmet foods made right in
the Black Hills, including popcorn, wine, chocolates, honey,
buffalo jerky and other local favorites.
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Apparel
Wear the west, authentically. In addition to Native American
clothing and beadwork, Rapid City offers an array of locally
made leathers, cowboy hats, boots, bags and more.
Black Hills Gold
Don’t leave this mineral-rich region without a new treasure.
There are many jewelry manufacturing outlets in Rapid City,
one offering a tour to show visitors the process of making
Black Hills Gold.
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RAPID CITY
ARTS & CULTURE
The Journey Museum & Learning Center
The cultured experience and Native American heritage you seek in Rapid City finds its
expression at a variety of galleries and museums throughout town. Not only will you find
Native American exhibits and fine arts displays, but interactive exhibits that tell the story
of Rapid City’s historic and beautiful past.
The Journey Museum & Learning Center
Memorial Park/Berlin Wall Exhibit
Dahl Arts Center
The Black Hills Symphony Orchestra
Travel a short distance from downtown to take an incredible
trek through time as interactive displays tell the story of the
Black Hills. It’s a journey to understanding the legacy of this
storied land and its people. JourneyMuseum.org
The Dahl Arts Center in downtown Rapid City offers a variety
of cultural exhibits, as well as classes, seminars and free
art adventures. It has served as the premier western South
Dakota center for contemporary visual arts, arts education
and performing arts since its opening in 1974. TheDahl.org
The APEX Gallery
The APEX Gallery on the South Dakota School of Mines
& Technology campus offers educational art and science
exhibits that rotate every four to six weeks. Exhibits
here reflect a cross section of cultural expressions and
perspectives. SDSMT.edu/ApexGallery
Cold War relics tell their tale in the Berlin Wall Exhibit, located
in Memorial Park alongside Rapid Creek in the center of Rapid
City, along with a number of sculptures and memorials, a rose
garden near Memorial Lake and a band shell.
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Black Hills Symphony
Orchestra. Over 90 musicians perform a variety of pieces
each season. BHSymphony.org
Black Hills Community Theatre
Enjoy full stage productions at the Black Hills Community
Theatre, which has been performing Broadway and OffBroadway plays and musicals for more than four decades.
BHCT.org
The City of Presidents
History and public art meet on the street corners of downtown
Rapid City, featuring life-sized bronze statues of our nation’s
past presidents in poses that reveal their stories. The City of
Presidents statues are considered one of the largest publicly
owned art displays in the country. CityOfPresidents.com
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Dahl Arts Center
Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries
Suzie Cappa Art Center
Historic Elks Theatre
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
Step into a world of meaning, tradition and exquisitely crafted
beauty. Prairie Edge has the region’s finest selections of
Native American art, crafts, jewelry, books and music on
display and for purchase. PrairieEdge.com
Save a seat in the balcony. The Historic Elks Theatre has the
largest movie theatre screen in the state of South Dakota.
ElksTheatre.com
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City
Rapid City’s Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art
performance venue in the historic Rapid City High School
building, is home to the Black Hills Community Theatre and
other events and performances. PerformingArtsRC.org
The Sculpture Project:
Passage of Wind & Water
Located in downtown Rapid City, the Suzie Cappa Art Center
is a non-profit studio where artists with all abilities create,
exhibit and sell their work and participate in music, theatre
and dance. suziecappaart.com
The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is home to the Black Hills
Stock Show and Rodeo, the Rapid City Rush Professional
Hockey Team as well as numerous Broadway shows and
name entertainment. GotMine.com
Art Alley
Art Alley is a unique asset to Rapid City and a favorite among
locals and visitors. Located between 6th and 7th streets
downtown, artists’ exuberant and colorful expressions
captivate from building to building. The free spirits who have
offered their talents to this unique public arts project aren’t
afraid to dream big.
As a large-scale, long-term, on-site work in granite, The
Sculpture Project: Passage of Wind and Water at Main Street
Square aims to connect with the region’s significant sculptural
tradition. RCSculptureProject.com
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ANNUAL EVENTS
IN & AROUND
RAPID CITY
Native American Powwow
From traditional powwows and rodeos to contemporary music and crafts festivals,
Rapid City and the Black Hills area is where big things happen.
Catch an event to make your visit even better.
RAPID CITY AND BLACK HILLS EVENTS
VisitRapidCity.com/eventscalendar
January-February
• Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo
March-April
• Black Hills Horse Expo
• Black Hills Motorcycle Show
• Country Fair Spring Craft Show
May
• Custer State Park Open House
• South Dakota Air & Space Museum Open House
June
• Black Hills Art & Wine Festival
• Black Hills BBQ Festival
• Black Hills Bluegrass Festival
• Black Hills Fat Tire Festival
• Black Hills Quilters Guild
• Cavalry Days
• Crazy Horse Stampede
• Crazy Horse Volksmarch
• West Boulevard Summer Festival
• Wild Bill Days
July
• Black Hills Roundup Rodeo
• Days of ‘76 Rodeo
• Hills Alive Music Festival
• Mount Rushmore Independence Day Celebration
• Native Arts Gathering
• Rapid City Independence Day Celebration
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August
• Central States Fair
• Kool Deadwood Nites
• Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
September
• Crazy Horse Autumn Volksmarch
• Crazy Horse Night Blast
• Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
• Dakota Polka Festival
• Deadwood Jam
• Mickelson Trail Trek
• Pumpkin Festival
• Wine Train into the West
October
• Bierbörse
• Black Hills Powwow
• Country Fair Fall Show
• Native American Day
November
• Country Fair Holiday Show
• Festival of Lights Parade
• Main Street Square Holiday Celebration
December
• Country Fair Christmas Show
• Main Street Square Winter Market
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OUTDOOR
RECREATION
IN RAPID CITY
Rock climbing in the Black Hills
With the Black Hills rising in one direction and the Badlands stretching out in another, this
place of extremes is just right for getting out and exploring. But you don’t need to be an
extreme athlete to make the most of outdoor recreation in Rapid City – just willing to fill your
lungs with the clean, fresh air of adventure.
Skyline Drive Wilderness Area
This 150-acre park features numerous walking, biking and
hiking trails giving outdoor enthusiasts incredible views of
Rapid City and the surrounding area.
Rapid City Urban Mountain Park
No contradiction in terms here, just uncommon access to the
great outdoors. With 390 total acres, the Rapid City Urban
Mountain Park includes the Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park,
Chuck Lein Family Park, Founders Park and the Rapid City
Dirt Jump Park.
Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park, formerly M Hill or Cowboy
Hill, is one of the premier mountain biking parks in the region,
featuring more than 20 miles of world-class trails for bikers,
hikers and runners of all skill levels.
Rapid City Bike Path
Within the city limits, you’ll find a 13.5 mile paved bike trail
that winds along the gently flowing Rapid Creek. Perfect for
scenic bike rides or walks.
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Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
Canyon Lake Park and Rapid City Public Parks
The Rapid City Parks Division operates several public city
parks offering a variety of activities for all ages including
canoeing, skateboarding, disk golfing, tennis, hiking,
swimming and more. One of the oldest is Canyon Lake Park,
with several picnic areas, a fishing bridge, paddleboat rentals
and a historic rock waterway that was constructed in the
1930s. For more information about Rapid City parks and
outdoor recreation, view rcgov.org.
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RAPID CITY
GOLF COURSES
The Golf Club at Red Rock
Take your big dreams out on the course for a challenging round. Golfers in Rapid City are
met by tree-lined fairways, unique rock outcroppings and wildlife hazards on scenic courses
that win awards for their beauty and a spot or two on Golf Digest Magazine’s “Places
to Play.”
Executive Golf Course
Lacroix Links
Walkers will enjoy this nine-hole course with two par 4’s and
seven par 3’s. Located along Rapid Creek off Omaha Street.
Club rentals and snack bar available.
This nine-hole course is an easy walk, ideal for beginner and
novice golfers. Clubhouse and golf course are available for
family events, picnics or events!
Fountain Springs Golf Course
Meadowbrook Golf Course
A 3,000 yard, par 35 course that has a variety of water
features, trees and landscapes. Patio and barbecue facilities
are available for special events.
This 18-hole course was rated the #4 rated golf course in
South Dakota by Golf Digest in 2011. Services include a golf
shop, club and cart rentals and driving range.
The Golf Club at Red Rock
Rapid City Elks Golf Course
This 18-hole course offers dramatic elevation changes,
spectacular fairways and an outstanding practice facility,
including target greens and a short-game practice area.
This course presents an inviting test for golfers of every skill
level. The front nine winds through creek-side vistas and
wetland preserves on the back nine.
200 12TH ST., RAPID CITY, SD 57701
605-394-4124 FOR TEE TIMES | PAR 29
1750 FOUNTAIN PLAZA DR., RAPID CITY, SD 57702
605-342-GOLF (4653) FOR TEE TIMES | PAR 35
6520 BIRKDALE DR., RAPID CITY, SD 57702
605-718-4710 / GOLFCLUBATREDROCK.COM FOR TEE TIMES | PAR 72
830 E. MINNESOTA ST., RAPID CITY, SD 57701
605-718-9953 DOES NOT TAKE TEE TIMES | PAR 27
3625 JACKSON BLVD., RAPID CITY, SD 57702
605-394-4191 / GOLFATMEADOWBROOK.COM FOR TEE TIMES | PAR 72
3333 E. 39TH ST., RAPID CITY, SD 57703
605-393-0522 OR RCELKS.ORG FOR TEE TIMES | PAR 72
Hart Ranch Golf Course
23645 CLUBHOUSE DR., RAPID CITY, SD 57702
605-341-5703 / HARTRANCH.COM FOR TEE TIMES | PAR 72
This award-winning 18-hole Championship course has
become one of the upper Midwest’s premier golf facilities and
is listed in the Golf Digest Magazine’s “Places to Play.”
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RAPID CITY TOUR
& HISTORIC
DISTRICTS
Downtown Rapid City
Finding your way to special places in Rapid City couldn’t be easier with
the self-guided City Tour. The City View Trolley, an optional means of local
exploration, offers visitors a narrated tour available June through August.
CITY TOUR AND
HISTORIC DISTRICTS
TO DEVILS TOWER
NATIONAL MONUMENT
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13 The City of Presidents
14 The Journey Museum &
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Historic Districts
16 Rapid City Visitor
Information Center
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PARKS, MONUMENTS & MEMORIALS
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Mount Rushmore
National Memorial
It doesn’t get any bigger than this national treasure. More
than two million visitors from across the country and world
come to Mount Rushmore National Memorial every year to see
this monumental sculpture of George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The work
of sculptor Gutzon Borglum began in 1927 and took 14 years
and $1 million to complete. Interpretive programs and exhibits
are available by rangers and an audio tour guides your route
through the Memorial. A film is shown at the Lincoln Borglum
Museum. From mid-May through late September, the Memorial
offers an evening lighting ceremony.
Restaurant, Presidential Trail, visitor services, visitor centers,
Sculptor’s Studio, audio tour building, Lincoln Borglum Museum, gift
shop and book shop.
Information Center and Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
Open daily / year-round
8 am - 10 pm Mid-May to mid August
8 am - 9 pm Mid-August to September
8 am - 5 pm October to mid May
Amphitheater, Sculptor’s Studio and evening lighting ceremony open
mid-May through September.
For more information, call 605-574-2523
or go online to nps.gov/moru.
Badlands National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Take a short drive to another world. Badlands National Park
with its crater-filled surface is one of the richest Oligocene
Epoch fossil beds, dating back 37 million years. When the
Lakota first discovered the moon-like landscape, they called
the area “Mako Sica” or “Bad Land.” The jagged spires,
eroded buttes and deep crevasses of the Badlands offer
unique scenery that you can explore on foot, horseback or by
car. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, like buffalo,
bighorn sheep, antelope and the black-footed ferret. The Ben
Reifel Visitor Center offers exhibits and an informational video
about the park.
Explore a mysterious world that’s not seen the light of day.
Wind Cave National Park is one of the longest caves in
the world and one of the oldest national parks. Spelunkers
come to see the world’s largest display of boxwork, a rare
honeycomb-like calcite formation. Above ground are 28,295
acres of prairie and ponderosa pine forest, home to bison,
elk, antelope, mule, prairie dogs and other wildlife. The Visitor
Center offers exhibit rooms featuring cave exploration, cave
formations, early cave history, the Civilian Conservation
Corps, park wildlife and resource management, as well as an
informational video about the park.
50 miles east of Rapid City – Interstate 90 or S.D. Hwy/44.
Ben Reifel Visitor Center on Badlands Loop Road, S.D. Hwy. 240.
Open daily / mid-June to early August
8 am - 5 pm Mid-April to mid-May,
Early September to late October
8 am - 7 pm Summer
8 am - 4 pm Winter
Drive-through loop with scenic overlooks, hiking trails and camping.
For more information, call 605-433-5361
or go online to nps.gov/badl.
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25 miles southwest of Rapid City. U.S. Hwy/16A and S.D. Hwy/244.
65 miles southwest of Rapid City – U.S. Hwy/385 and S.D. Hwy/87.
Visitor Center Open daily / year-round
8 am - 4:30 pm Daily with extended Summer hours
8 am to 6 pm mid-June to early August
Tour times and prices vary; see website and call to confirm. Light
jacket and sturdy shoes recommended. Tours available for visitors
with special needs. Hiking trails and camping available.
For more information, call 605-745-4600
or go online to nps.gov/wica.
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© Crazy Horse Memorial
40 miles southwest of Rapid City – U.S. Hwys/16 and 385.
Open daily / year-round
8 am - 5 pm Mid-October to mid-May
8 am until dark Mid-May to mid-October
Indian Museum of North America, Native American Educational
and Cultural Center, Sculptor’s Studio and Home, Laughing Water
Restaurant, Gift Shop and Welcome Center.
For more information, call 605-673-4681
or go online to crazyhorsememorial.org.
Crazy Horse Memorial
Witness the creation of a true world wonder. Paying tribute
to the culture, tradition and living heritage of American
Indians and the spirit of legendary Lakota leader, Crazy
Horse, sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski began carving the world’s
largest ongoing mountain carving in 1948. Today, his family
and the Crazy Horse Foundation continue the work on the
memorial, which will stand 641 feet long and 563 feet high
when completed. Tour the sculptor’s original log home studio
and workshop, museums, and the Native American cultural
center, where guest artists and artisans display their work. A
nightly “Legends in Light” laser light multimedia program runs
Memorial Day weekend through Native American Day.
Jewel Cave
National Monument
Minuteman Missile
National Historic Site
How far will you go? Jewel Cave National Monument’s 160+
miles make it the third longest cave in the world. Airflow in
the cave indicates that there is still much of the cave to be
discovered and every year volunteer cave explorers uncover
an average of three new miles. Jewel Cave got its name from
the calcite crystals that glitter when the cave is illuminated.
Exhibits on cave formation, exploration and the history and
discovery of Jewel Cave are available at the Visitor Center,
along with a bookstore and film about the cave.
Imagine standing a decision away from unleashing the most
destructive forces mankind has ever created. Rapid City and
the rest of South Dakota played a strategic role in the Cold
War. Ellsworth Air Force Base, located on the city’s east side,
was one of the key facilities whose mission was to maintain
and launch the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles.
Two of these sites, the Delta One Launch Control Facility
and the Delta Nine Launch Facility, have been preserved as
a National Historic Site to provide visitors with a unique Cold
War history lesson.
52 miles southwest of Rapid City – U.S. Hwy/16.
Headquarters located on the south side of Interstate 90 at exit 131.
Visitor Center Open daily / year-round
8 am - 5:30 pm June to mid-August
Hours vary mid-August through May
Visitor Contact Station open Monday through Friday (Winter)
8 am to 4:30 pm, 7 days per week (Summer)
Tour times and prices vary; see website and call to confirm. Light
jacket and sturdy shoes recommended. Tours available on a
first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, call 605-433-5552
or go online to nps.gov/mimi.
Guided tours available. Call for tour times and reservations.
For more information call 605-673-8300
or go online to nps.gov/jeca.
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Custer State Park
Custer State Park
Custer’s expedition discovered gold here in 1874. You’ll find
so much to treasure, you’ll wonder why he didn’t stay right
here. At 71,000 acres, Custer State Park is one of the nation’s
largest state parks and is famous for its bison herd, a variety
of wildlife, scenic drives, historic sites, visitor centers, fishing
lakes, resorts, campgrounds and interpretive programs. The
park also offers miles of hiking trails for guests to explore,
ranging in length and difficulty. Maps and other sources of
information about hiking, mountain biking and horse trails may
be obtained at the park’s visitor centers. Custer State Park also
offers safaris, hayrides and restaurants.
Devils Tower
National Monument
A national movement to preserve and conserve began right
here when Devils Tower was proclaimed the first national
monument in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. The
formation rises to 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River,
just across the South Dakota border in Wyoming. Native
American Indian legend holds that the rock sprang up just
in time to save two girls from a bear. The fluted nature of the
rocks formed from the bear pawing at the rock. Devils Tower,
formed by the intrusion of igneous material, is a sacred site for
many Native Americans and is enjoyed by hikers and climbers
for the activities offered at the monument. (Please note that the
National Park Service asks climbers and hikers to refrain from
activity inside the Tower Trail Loop for the month of June.)
Peter Norbeck Visitor Center
Hours vary early and late season.
8 am - 8 pm daily Memorial Day through Labor Day
Wildlife Station Visitor Center
Opens third weekend in May and closes end of September
Hiking trails, visitor centers, lakes, concessions, activities,
campground and lodging.
For more information, call 605-255-4515, 605-255-4464
or go online to custerstatepark.com.
Bear Butte State Park
That sacred stillness you feel here is real to generations
who have come here to offer prayers and feel close to the
spirit of the mountain. Mato Paha or “Bear Mountain” is the
Lakota name given to this site, formed millions of years ago.
Separated from the rest of the Black Hills by more than a
mile, Bear Butte, a 1,200-foot tall geological formation, offers
an expansive view of its surroundings. An easy hike takes
you around Bear Butte Lake. A more challenging hike takes
you to the summit on a 1.8 mile-long trail. Today, the ancient
ceremonies of the past still take place at the mountain.
The mountain is a sacred place to the Lakota, Cheyenne
and all the indigenous tribes of the Northern Plains, whose
respectfully undisturbed offerings can be seen in the pieces of
colorful cloth, tied bundles and pouches left behind.
107 miles northwest of Rapid City – U.S. Hwy/14 and W.Y. Hwy/24.
35 miles northwest of Rapid City – S.D. Hwy/79.
Monument open daily / year-round
Visitor Center hours:
8 am - 7 pm Summer
9 am - 4 pm Winter
Park open daily / year-round
Education Center open 8 am - 6 pm May to September
Hiking trails, climbing, evening program and campground.
For more information, call 307-467-5283
or go online to nps.gov/deto.
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28 miles southwest of Rapid City – U.S. Hwy/16A and S.D. Hwy/36.
Hiking trails, visitor center, lake and campground.
For more information, call 605-347-5240
or go online to gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/bear-butte.
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Roughlock Falls Nature Area
Approximately 50 miles northwest of Rapid City –
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway U.S. Hwy/14A.
Open daily / year-round during daylight
Access limited December to March
Hiking trails and picnic area.
For more information, call 605-584-3896 or go online to
gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/roughlock-falls.
Roughlock Falls
Nature Area
Picture perfect doesn’t begin to describe the power of this
landscape. Overflowing the limestone cliffs of Spearfish
Canyon, the Roughlock Falls flow from the Little Spearfish
Creek. The spectacular sight is a prime view for
photographers, so much so that the cinematographers of
“Dances with Wolves” decided to film final scenes here. The
nature area offers bird watching, wildlife viewing, fishing and
picnicking. Due to limited upper lot parking, hiking the
beautiful one-mile trail from the lower trailhead is encouraged.
George S. Mickelson Trail
Angostura Recreation Area
The adventure of your life just might be found on a friendly,
well-maintained trail. Built on an abandoned railroad line, the
Mickelson Trail spans 109 miles from the Northern Black Hills
to the southernmost point. Hikers, bicyclists, horseback riders
and runners love the low-grade trail which takes them through
ponderosa forests, the granite peaks of Deadwood Gulch and
the long prairie grasses and rolling foothills of the Cheyenne
River Valley. Ruins of old mines, granite tunnels, towering
railroad trestles and cold mountain creeks are all an integral
part of the Mickelson Trail.
Take a surprisingly beachy side trip – 36 miles of shoreline
promise sunbathing, picnicking, dive-worthy fun at one of
the few large reservoirs in western South Dakota. Angostura
Reservoir is known for its crystal waters, excellent camping,
sandy beaches and fine fishing. This portion of the Cheyenne
River was originally set aside for irrigation but has grown into a
major recreation spot. With three marina locations, recreation
and concession services are easily available, including access
to 155 boat slots and a beach club with rental lodges and an
outdoor pool.
27 miles west of Rapid City – U.S. Hwy/385.
70 miles southeast of Rapid City – S.D. Hwy/79 and U.S. Hwy/385.
Trail open daily / year-round
Open daily / year-round
Trailheads, services available.
Lake, campground, concessions, interpretive and education activities.
For more information, call 605-584-3896
or go online to mickelsontrail.com.
For more information, call 605-745-6996
or go online to gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/angostura.
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ADVENTURES IN THE BLACK HILLS
ADVENTURES IN
THE BLACK HILLS
Black Hills Scenic Drives
The Black Hills of South Dakota are full of family-friendly adventures, outdoor recreation and
parks, monuments and memorials, like Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Badlands
National Park. Here families can enjoy sightseeing, wildlife viewing, camping, hiking, rock
climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, mountain biking or just reconnecting.
DEVILS TOWER
NATIONAL MONUMENT
BELLE
FOURCHE
Northern Hills
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SPEARFISH
Black Hills Drives
MIHRS
Rapid City to Badlands
50 1:00
Rapid City to Belle Fourche
55 1:00
Rapid City to Crazy Horse
40
Rapid City to Custer
45 1:00
Rapid City to Custer State Park 28
Rapid City to Deadwood
Rapid City to Devils Tower
14 A
14 A
Custer State Park
BEAR BUTTE
STATE PARK
DEADWOOD
Rapid City &
Central Hills
:50
:45
45 1:00
107 1:45
Rapid City to Hill City
27
Rapid City to Hot Springs
59 1:15
Rapid City to Jewel Cave
52 1:00
Rapid City to Keystone
22
:35
Rapid City to Mt. Rushmore
25
:35
Rapid City to Spearfish
45
:50
Rapid City to Sturgis
30
:35
Rapid City to Wall
50 1:00
Rapid City to Wind Cave
65 1:30
385
Black Hills Scenic Drives
MIHRS
Badlands Loop (with stops)
30
Needles Highway
20
Iron Mountain Road
17
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop 15
Mt. Rushmore to Badlands
95
Mt. Rushmore to Crazy Horse 15
Mt. Rushmore to Devils Tower 137
Mt. Rushmore to Jewel Cave 27
Mt. Rushmore to Wind Cave
43
2:00
1:00
:45
:45
2:00
:30
3:00
:45
1:15
MINUTEMAN MISSILE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
RAPID CITY
:40
RAPID CITY
REGIONAL
AIRPORT
44
BADLANDS
NATIONAL PARK
44
16
HILL CITY
CRAZY HORSE
MEMORIAL
87
KEYSTONE
NEE
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CUSTER
JEWEL CAVE
NATIONAL
MONUMENT
PINE RIDGE
INDIAN RESERVATION
MOUNT RUSHMORE
NATIONAL MEMORIAL
244
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ITINERARY
Southern Hills
34
STURGIS
SPEARFISH
CANYON
ITINERARY
Badlands East
79
36
40
CUSTER
STATE PARK
385
87
WIND CAVE
NATIONAL
PARK
79
385
HOT
SPRINGS
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Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
There’s a lot to experience in Rapid City, so you’ll want to take advantage of every minute.
Whether you’re a planner or the spontaneous type, it helps to have all the info right at your
fingertips. With so many options before you, every day has big potential.
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THINGS TO DO
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Historic hotels, comfortable modern suites and cozy rustic
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DINE
Buffalo burger and sweet potato fries? Wood-fired pizza and a
cold craft brew? Butter bacon truffle salad and homemade ice
cream? Don’t be surprised to find world-class dining—it’s our
specialty.
EVENTS
Get busy with everything from rodeos to car shows, and
every type of art and performance in-between. Browse a full
calendar of events or search for the special interests that bring
your family together—we’ll see you there.
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RAPID CITY ITINERARIES & VACATION IDEAS
Reptile Gardens
Filling your bucket with awesome vacation experiences is pretty easy here, but there’s no
need to just wing it on your own. Here are a few suggestions to set you on your way to big
things. Create your own master plan at VisitRapidCity.com.
WILDLIFE SAFARI
ARTS & CULTURE
Morning: Reptile Gardens
Early Morning: City of Presidents and Art Alley,
Downtown Rapid City
Stop at Reptile Gardens, Guiness Book of World Records
holder for the world’s largest reptile zoo, to interact with an
impressive collection of reptilian friends. Enjoy animal shows
and a botanical garden. Open seasonally.
Mid-Morning/Afternoon: Bear Country USA
Bear Country USA is a drive-through wildlife park where you can
take a leisurely three-mile loop to view North American mammals
including black bears, elk, cougars, bighorn sheep, buffalo and more.
Open seasonally.
Afternoon: Custer State Park Wildlife Loop
See the roaming buffalo and other wildlife of Custer State
Park, approximately 28 miles from Rapid City. The 18-mile
Wildlife Loop Road winds around the southern edge of the
park and offers up close views of the park’s wildlife. Return to
Rapid City along the Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway
where you’ll wind through granite needles, stone tunnels and
pigtail bridges. Buffalo Jeep Safari tours are available.
Spend the morning walking through The City of Presidents,
a series of life-size bronze statues honoring our American
presidential legacy. Also see Art Alley, a downtown alleyway
painted with a number of eclectic murals.
Late Morning: Dahl Arts Center
The Dahl Arts Center has a variety of art, from portraiture to
landscape paintings. It also houses exhibits of music and film.
Noon: Lunch and Shopping Downtown
After exploring the Dahl, take a stroll through historic
downtown Rapid City for a cozy lunch and unique shopping
at several local galleries and boutiques.
Early Afternoon: Memorial Park
Enjoy a walk on the Memorial Park Promenade, a grand
boulevard walkway flanked by majestic trees and illuminated
by light, or discover the history on display in Memorial Park by
viewing the exhibit of actual segments of the Berlin Wall and
two tank traps, in addition to the Legacy Statue and Veterans
Memorial.
Late Afternoon: Apex Gallery
The Apex Gallery rotates both classic and contemporary
exhibits from internationally recognized artists and scientists.
Evening: Watch and Listen
After a busy day of the arts, listen to a performance from the
Black Hills Symphony or visit the Black Hills Community
Theatre or Black Hills Playhouse for their latest production.
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Wind Cave National Park
BLACK HILLS HARD HAT TOUR
NATIVE AMERICAN DISCOVERY
Morning: Museum of Geology
Early Morning: Bear Butte State Park
The Museum of Geology is home to more than 250,000
vertebrate fossils and 6,000 minerals with origins in the
Black Hills.
Mid-Morning: Black Hills Gold Factory Tour
Learn more about the gold rush history of the area and see
how Black Hills Gold jewelry is created with a free tour of the
Mount Rushmore Black Hills Gold Factory.
Located approximately 35 miles north of Rapid City, Bear
Butte State Park is a geological wonder and place of worship
for many Native American tribes. Visitors are asked to be
respectful of worshippers and their religious practices.
Mid-Morning: The Journey Museum
& Learning Center
Late Morning: Black Hills Caverns
Take a tour of The Journey Museum & Learning Center in
downtown Rapid City.This unique museum will show you the
history of the “Paha Sapa”(Lakota for Black Hills).
Late Afternoon: Spelunking Cave Tour
hand-crafted pottery by Native American artists. Enjoy a free
factory tour.
Black Hills Caverns offer an interactive mining experience
where you can learn to identify Black Hills minerals and fossils. Noon: Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries
Open seasonally.
Enjoy a delightful lunch in historic downtown topped off by
shopping at Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries, where you’ll
Early Afternoon: Big Thunder Gold Mine
find fine Native American arts and crafts.
Located near the mining town of Keystone, visitors can tour
this authentic 1890s gold mine and learn about the Gold Rush Early Afternoon: Sioux Pottery
from expert guides. Open seasonally.
Sioux Pottery displays and sells traditionally designed and
Complete with a hard hat and headlamp, you can conclude
your Black Hills caving experience with a spelunking tour of
Rushmore Cave or Jewel Cave National Monument, the third
longest cave in the world. Reservations required for this tour.
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Evening: Crazy Horse Memorial
Crazy Horse Memorial is an ongoing mountain carving that is
a tribute to tribes everywhere. The Indian Museum of North
America, located within the complex, showcases authentic
items donated from Native Americans all over the United
States and Canada. Enjoy the Legends in Light Laser Light
Show (seasonally).
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Art Alley
RAPID CITY IN ONE DAY
Early Morning
Begin your day in Rapid City by learning about the history and
the culture of the area with a stop at The Journey Museum &
Learning Center, where you will take an incredible trek through
time. Interactive exhibits and dramatic displays present
examples of rocks, fossils, artifacts and memorabilia allowing
each individual to experience the history of the “Paha Sapa”
through sight, sound and touch.
Mid-Morning
Make the short trip to downtown Rapid City to explore a
variety of local shops, including Prairie Edge Trading Co. &
Galleries, where you’ll find Native American arts and crafts,
as well as a fine art gallery and gift shop. Head across the
street to Main Street Square to watch the dancing fountains
in the summer or ice skate in the winter. From there, venture
to Art Alley between 6th and 7th streets where you’ll discover
exploding colors of free-spirited artistic expression. From
here, wander over to the Dahl Arts Center which features
revolving exhibits, along with a cyclorama mural of the first
200 years of U.S. history.
Noon
After working up an appetite, enjoy lunch downtown
where you can satisfy any craving. Once you’ve refueled
and reenergized, take the self-guided tour of The City of
Presidents. If time permits, take a ride on the City View Trolley
for a narrated tour of Rapid City, with stops at many of our
local attractions. Trolley tours are seasonal.
Mid-Afternoon
Also tour the Sioux Pottery factory, where Sioux Indian
artisans design hand-crafted pottery and share their craft with
visitors, or check out the new Firehouse Wine Cellar or Hay
Camp Brewery.
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Downtown Rapid City
Late Afternoon/Early Evening
Enjoy the free attractions of Rapid City including the
Museum of Geology, Stavkirke Chapel in the Hills, the
Outdoor Campus-West, Storybook Island and Dinosaur Park.
Evening
For evening entertainment, try downtown Rapid City, Main
Street Square, Black Hills Community Theatre, Rushmore
Plaza Civic Center or go to VisitRapidCity.com for additional
options.
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725 Saint Joseph St. (Bar/Pub)
27
445 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
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To Mt. Rushmore
South Street
10
900
DowntownRapidCity.com
512 Main Street, Suite 100
5
Columbus Street
9
1.3mi
H
HOSPITAL
5th Street
Destination Rapid City
210 Saint Joseph St.
7th Street
Town House Motel
Mt. Rushmore Road
4
3
2
6th Street
950 North St.
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
505 N 5th St.
Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn
2
13
9
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MAIN ST. & 9TH ST.
MAIN ST. & 7TH ST.
Kansas City Street
8
ST. JOE ST. & 6TH ST.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
RONALD REAGAN
ANDREW JOHNSON
JIMMY CARTER
JAMES MADISON
THOMAS JEFFERSON
GERALD FORD
WILLIAM J. CLINTON
ULYSSES GRANT
JAMES GARFIELD
BENJAMIN HARRISON
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
MAIN ST. & 4TH ST.
rd
ST. JOE ST. & 4TH ST.
JOHN TYLER
HARRY TRUMAN
WILLIAM H. HARRISON
ST. JOE ST. & 8TH ST.
JOHN ADAMS
GEORGE H.W. BUSH
MAIN ST. & 6TH ST.
100
24
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER GROVER CLEVELAND
RUTHERFORD B.
JAMES POLK
RICHARD NIXON
HAYES
GEORGE W. BUSH
ST. JOE ST. & 5TH ST.
WARREN G. HARDING
ZACHARY TAYLOR
MILLARD FILLMORE
WOODROW WILSON
ST. JOE ST. & 9TH ST.
JOHN F. KENNEDY
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
MARTIN VAN BUREN
JAMES MONROE
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT LYNDON JOHNSON
ANDREW JACKSON
ST. JOE ST. & 7TH ST.
HERBERT HOOVER
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT
CALVIN COOLIDGE
CHESTER A. ARTHUR
MAIN ST. & 5TH ST.
JAMES BUCHANAN
TEDDY ROOSEVELT
FRANKLIN PIERCE
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
MAIN ST. & 8TH ST.
Quincy Street
4
Presidents Statue Locations
Kansas City Street
14
13
5
Saint Joseph St.
3
15
Main Street
8
Regional Airport
nd
East Blvd.
523 6th St.
1
Quincy Street
20
22
400
Main Street
7
3rd Street
Adoba Eco Hotel (Formerly the Radisson)
4
15
18
8
Saint Joseph St.
24
14
19
2nd Street
Hotel Alex Johnson
Quincy Street
9th Street
Lodging
500
25
15
6th Street
2 21
23
27
4
10 3 11
4th Street
TUSCANY SQUARE
17
12 14
12 23
12
3rd Street
Kansas City Street
16
800
Art Alley
26
5
3
16
500
2
Saint Joseph St.
13 7
2
9
44
8.4mi Rapid City
st
Lot at 8th and
Lot at 6th and St. Joseph
Memorial Park & Pond
after 4 p.m. weekdays and weekends;
Ramp at 6th and Apolda(Free
1 floor metered, 2 & 3 floor leased M-F)
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
Key
Main (Free after 4 p.m. weekdays and weekends)
Public Parking
1st Street
DOWNTOWN SHOPPING DISTRICT
1000
10
25
Main Street
6
5th Street
28 11
Rapid Street
1
Tuscany Square
Omaha Street
(Summer Only)
Public Library
Trolley Stop
Pedestrian Crossing
Bike Path
Rapid Creek
Skate Park
11
2nd Street
Shopping Locations
28
West Blvd.
510 Main St. (Bar/Pub)
Wobbly Bobby
513 6th St. (Restaurant)
Wine Cellar Restaurant
26
20
15
1 1
Mt. Rushmore Road
520 7th St. (Specialty)
6
5
Pedestrian Alley
7
300
Vino 100 & Tinder Box
25
24
23
22
1
21
New York Street
Philadelphia St.
Denver St.
North Street
333 6th St.
615 Columbus St.
10 Main St.
815 Kansas City St. (Fitness)
YMCA
500 East Boulevard
United States Post Office
605 Main St. Ste. 201
Social Security Office
520 Kansas City St.
School of Mines Information Center
300 6th St.
School Administration Building
610 Quincy St.
Rapid City Public Library
300 Kansas City St.
Rapid City Police Department
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
R.C. Convention and Visitors Bureau
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Rapid City Chamber of Commerce
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
of Fire/Emergency
Pennington County Department
300 Kansas City St.
Pennington County Sheriff's Office
315 Saint Joseph St.
Pennington County Court House
526 Main St.
Main Street Square
222 New York St.
Journey Museum
515 9th St.
Federal Court House
Rapid City
Performing Arts Center of
30 Main St.
Cornerstone Rescue Mission
300 6th St.
City Hall
433 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Central High School
512 Main St., Ste. 100
Downtown Visitor Information
713 7th St.
Dahl Arts Center
631 Main St.
City of Presidents
625 9th St.
Black Hills Corporation
Barber Transportation Center
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
21
825 Saint Joseph St.
Wells Fargo
701 Saint Joseph St.
US Bank (2 Locations)
726 Saint Joseph St.
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
805 5th St.
Security First Bank
726 Saint Joseph St.
Schilling Wealth Management
512 Main St. (ATM)
Main Street Square Shops
1010 9th St.
Kahler Financial Group
725 5th St.
Highmark Federal Credit Union
14 Saint Joseph St.
Great Western Bank
402 Main St.
First Western Federal Savings
632 Main St.
First National Bank
333 West Blvd.
First Interstate Bank
125 Main St.
Dacotah Bank
225 Main St.
Black Hills Federal Credit Union
840 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Black Hills Community Bank
311 Omaha St.
BankWest
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1st Street
819 Main St. (Restaurant & Bar)
Thirsty's
530 6th St. (Restaurant)
Tally's Silver Spoon
523 6th St. (Cafe)
Seattle’s Best Cafe
306 7th St. (Restaurant/Pub)
Apolda Street
22
Omaha Street
Memorial
Park
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Sanford's Grub & Pub
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Memorial
Pond
Theatre
Civic
18 Center
17 16
Arena
5th Str
523 6th St. (Bar/Pub)
Paddy O’Neills Pub & Casino
510 9th St. (Bar/Pub)
Murphy’s Pub & Grill
5
Omaha Street
Center
Civic
N. 4th Street
502 Main St. (Restaurant)
Manchego
17
18
East/West
Rapid Creek
6
Central High School
300
625 Saint Joseph St. (Bar/Pizza)
Independent Ale House
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Mt. Rushmore Road
Ifrit's Hookah Lounge
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North Street
N. 3rd Street
610 Main St. (Restaurant & Theatre)
Firehouse Brewing Company
445 Mt. Rushmore Rd. (Restaurant)
Enigma Restaurant (Adoba Hotel)
512 6th St. (Theatre)
Elks Theatre
504 Mt. Rushmore Rd. (Bar/Pub)
Dublin Square
609 Main St. (Restaurant)
Delmonico Grill
502 Main St., Ste. 200 (Restaurant)
Dakota Thyme
512 Main St., Ste. 130 (Restaurant)
Dakota Soda Company
410 5th St. (Cafe)
The Daily Grind
510 Saint Joseph St.(Restaurant)
Curry Masala
727 Main St. (Restaurant)
The Corn Exchange
908 Main St. (Coffee House/Restaurant)
Bully Blends
624 Saint Joseph St.
(Bar/Pub)
Brass Rail Lounge
523 Main St. (Restaurant)
Botticelli Ristorante
512 Main St,Ste. 110 (Cafe)
Alternative Fuel Squared
620 Main St. (Cafe)
Alternative Fuel Coffee House
445 Mt. Rushmore Rd. (Bar/Pub)
445 Martini Lounge
Dining Locations
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7th Street
9th Street
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Rapid City
Attractions
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Parkview
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Roosevelt
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Parkview
Pool
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Canyon
Badlands
National
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Mt. Rushmore
National Memorial
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JEWEL CAVE
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City
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Dog Park
Hockey Skate Arena
Picnic Grounds
Soccer
Bike Path
Running Track
Skatepark
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Tennis
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