Guidebook for Rapid City
Drinks & Nightlife
Easy going crowd, great bar-tenders, top notch Karaoke with host Jeremiah. Karaoke Tues, Wed, Fri and Saturday 9pm-12am (ish).
Clock Tower Lounge
2525 W Main StEasy going crowd, great bar-tenders, top notch Karaoke with host Jeremiah. Karaoke Tues, Wed, Fri and Saturday 9pm-12am (ish).
Vertex Sky bar is exactly what it sounds like - a bar in the sky. Set atop the Historical Hotel Alex Johnson, this unique venue provides an unparalleled view of the city.
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Vertex Sky Bar
523 6th St Vertex Sky bar is exactly what it sounds like - a bar in the sky. Set atop the Historical Hotel Alex Johnson, this unique venue provides an unparalleled view of the city.
Enjoy a beer with a solid cigar betwixt your teeth. Browse their wide selection in their on site humidor, and enjoy your cigar in the last bar in South Dakota to allow smoking indoors. Wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. The bartender, Penny, is my favorite in town!
Tinder Box Rapid City
518 7th StEnjoy a beer with a solid cigar betwixt your teeth. Browse their wide selection in their on site humidor, and enjoy your cigar in the last bar in South Dakota to allow smoking indoors. Wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. The bartender, Penny, is my favorite in town!
Did you save a few bucks by using our service? I know a great place to lose it... Just kidding. The Lodge at Deadwood is one of my favorite places to go for a night of fun. A truly massive Casino nestled at the edge of Historic Deadwood, I consistently have higher winning rates at this casino than any other venue I've tried. And the restaurant inside, Oggies Sports Bar & Emporium, has never let me down.
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The Lodge at Deadwood
100 Pine Crest LaneDid you save a few bucks by using our service? I know a great place to lose it... Just kidding. The Lodge at Deadwood is one of my favorite places to go for a night of fun. A truly massive Casino nestled at the edge of Historic Deadwood, I consistently have higher winning rates at this casino than any other venue I've tried. And the restaurant inside, Oggies Sports Bar & Emporium, has never let me down.
Another great Casino - but I don't go here for the card games, although I seem to have decent luck with Blackjack here - I go here for the food. Their Grand Buffet serves all you can eat Crab and Prime Rib every weekend for 20-30 dollars a person.
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Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel Gaming, Grand Buffet, & Legends Steakhouse
709 Main StAnother great Casino - but I don't go here for the card games, although I seem to have decent luck with Blackjack here - I go here for the food. Their Grand Buffet serves all you can eat Crab and Prime Rib every weekend for 20-30 dollars a person.
Entertainment & Activities
Barcade! Vintage arcade games and beer, what's not to love? Finally smash through those games that frustrated you so badly as a kid. 21+ after 10pm, but a great place for families during the day.
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Press Start
504 Mt Rushmore RdBarcade! Vintage arcade games and beer, what's not to love? Finally smash through those games that frustrated you so badly as a kid. 21+ after 10pm, but a great place for families during the day.
"Well, uh... It's where the laws of physics have no meaning."
If you get that reference I'll give you a discount on your stay!
Neat little area where it's claimed that physics get a little wonky, some neat optical illusions. Fun for kids and families.
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Cosmos Mystery Area
24040 Cosmos Rd"Well, uh... It's where the laws of physics have no meaning."
If you get that reference I'll give you a discount on your stay!
Neat little area where it's claimed that physics get a little wonky, some neat optical illusions. Fun for kids and families.
Meadowbrook Golf Course
3625 Jackson BlvdGo golfing for the day! 2 minute drive from us!
Food Scene
This is an awesome little cafe near the mouth of Spearfish Canyon - one of the more awe inspiring geographical locations in our area. They serve a variety of fresh coffees, teas, sandwiches and paninis. Perfect for after exploring the canyon and heading back to civilization.
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Green Bean Coffeehouse
304 N Main StThis is an awesome little cafe near the mouth of Spearfish Canyon - one of the more awe inspiring geographical locations in our area. They serve a variety of fresh coffees, teas, sandwiches and paninis. Perfect for after exploring the canyon and heading back to civilization.
An excellent little noodle shop that doesn't even consider emptying your wallet, great for a budget. Choose from a variety of dishes for a quick bite or just some good old fashioned comfort food. Order through Food Dudes for delivery!
Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe
2335 W Main StAn excellent little noodle shop that doesn't even consider emptying your wallet, great for a budget. Choose from a variety of dishes for a quick bite or just some good old fashioned comfort food. Order through Food Dudes for delivery!
To die for Mexican food. These guys know what they're doing. Margarita specials all the time, stop in for a refreshing bite of Latin America.
Guadalajara’s Mexican Restaurants & Cantina of The Black Hills- Rapid City
2205 N Lacrosse StTo die for Mexican food. These guys know what they're doing. Margarita specials all the time, stop in for a refreshing bite of Latin America.
Take a jaunt down to N'awlins with this quaint and delicious restaurant serving up pure Louisiana Cajun with a side of sass. Personal recommendation - I grew up on the muddy banks of the Mighty Mississippi and this little joint has the best catfish I've had since leaving home and that's nothin' to shake a stick at!
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Jambonz Deux
740 Mountain View RoadTake a jaunt down to N'awlins with this quaint and delicious restaurant serving up pure Louisiana Cajun with a side of sass. Personal recommendation - I grew up on the muddy banks of the Mighty Mississippi and this little joint has the best catfish I've had since leaving home and that's nothin' to shake a stick at!
Oh my my . This is by far the absolute best place to eat in all of the Black Hills. They have a claim to the "Best Burgers in America" and I absolutely believe it. Trip Advisor rated them as the best burger joint in America 5 years in a row. I regularly drive 30 miles to eat here. They have daily specials, burgers of the week and they're no more expensive than a regular burger shop. 8 bucks for a plate and a beer. You don't want to pass this up. They're only open from 10-2 and 5-8.
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Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore RdOh my my . This is by far the absolute best place to eat in all of the Black Hills. They have a claim to the "Best Burgers in America" and I absolutely believe it. Trip Advisor rated them as the best burger joint in America 5 years in a row. I regularly drive 30 miles to eat here. They have daily specials, burgers of the week and they're no more expensive than a regular burger shop. 8 bucks for a plate and a beer. You don't want to pass this up. They're only open from 10-2 and 5-8.
A taste of the Mediterranean in the middle of the USA, this little shop serves up fresh cooked lamb gyros all day long. Their baklava is some of the best I've ever had and they added an American twist to their meals - you can now order a Gyro PIZZA. Do I need to say any more? Try it immediately! Also available for delivery through Food Dudes!
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The Gyro Hub
1745 Eglin StreetA taste of the Mediterranean in the middle of the USA, this little shop serves up fresh cooked lamb gyros all day long. Their baklava is some of the best I've ever had and they added an American twist to their meals - you can now order a Gyro PIZZA. Do I need to say any more? Try it immediately! Also available for delivery through Food Dudes!
I know what you're thinking: Mall Food Court? Ugh. I know, I know - but this place truly does have the best sushi in town. To put it better - I'm not a huge sushi fan, but I don't mind at all when my wife wants to go here for dinner.
Fuji Sushi & Sake Bar
2200 N Maple AveI know what you're thinking: Mall Food Court? Ugh. I know, I know - but this place truly does have the best sushi in town. To put it better - I'm not a huge sushi fan, but I don't mind at all when my wife wants to go here for dinner.
If you're feeling Indian food, this is the place to go! A fine selection of eastern dishes, I really enjoy their alligator curry.
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Kathmandu Bistro
727 Main StIf you're feeling Indian food, this is the place to go! A fine selection of eastern dishes, I really enjoy their alligator curry.
Hands down one of the best places to eat in Rapid. A wide selection of craft beers and original flatbreads, my personal favorite is their Jalapeno Popper Pizza Flatbread. It's flatbread, cream cheese, raspberry jam, mozzerella cheese and Jalapenos. Yes, your mouth is watering. Yes, you should go eat there. Fantastic atmosphere for a date.
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Independent Ale House
625 St Joseph StHands down one of the best places to eat in Rapid. A wide selection of craft beers and original flatbreads, my personal favorite is their Jalapeno Popper Pizza Flatbread. It's flatbread, cream cheese, raspberry jam, mozzerella cheese and Jalapenos. Yes, your mouth is watering. Yes, you should go eat there. Fantastic atmosphere for a date.
Located near Mt. Rushmore, this restaurant provides an old world, romantic atmosphere and wonderful, mouth watering meals.
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Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetLocated near Mt. Rushmore, this restaurant provides an old world, romantic atmosphere and wonderful, mouth watering meals.
A little taste of the East Coast right here in the Midwest. Authentic Philly Cheezesteaks made to order! Delivers through Food Dudes!
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Philly Ted's Cheesesteak
502 Main StA little taste of the East Coast right here in the Midwest. Authentic Philly Cheezesteaks made to order! Delivers through Food Dudes!
A hole-in-the-wall diner in the middle of nowhere that makes mouthwatering All-American food. Excellent Burgers.
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Sugar Shack
22493 US-385A hole-in-the-wall diner in the middle of nowhere that makes mouthwatering All-American food. Excellent Burgers.
A Hibachi steakhouse with reasonable prices - this is my favorite date night location. Dinner and a show without breaking the bank. Absolutely fantastic.
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Fuji
1731 Eglin StA Hibachi steakhouse with reasonable prices - this is my favorite date night location. Dinner and a show without breaking the bank. Absolutely fantastic.
Fantastic All-American food. Burgers, pizza and pasta. A little expensive, but worth the price. Also delivers through Food Dudes!
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
1205 Eglin StFantastic All-American food. Burgers, pizza and pasta. A little expensive, but worth the price. Also delivers through Food Dudes!
Parks & Nature
It's a bit out of the way, but what a sight to behold. Rising over 500 feet into the air, Devil's tower is a singularity in the world.
The remains of a dormant volcano's core, Devil's Tower was formed millennia ago when the softer rock of the outer cone of the volcano eroded away, leaving the harder, granite volcanic plug standing by itself. It isn't even a solid piece of rock, but a collection of hexagons gripping to one another by means of friction. If you're lucky, you'll see a spectacular boulder fall as some of these hexagons fall away.
Sacred to the Native Americans, hiking the trail around the mountain will bring you a sense of spirituality few other places can.
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Devils Tower
It's a bit out of the way, but what a sight to behold. Rising over 500 feet into the air, Devil's tower is a singularity in the world.
The remains of a dormant volcano's core, Devil's Tower was formed millennia ago when the softer rock of the outer cone of the volcano eroded away, leaving the harder, granite volcanic plug standing by itself. It isn't even a solid piece of rock, but a collection of hexagons gripping to one another by means of friction. If you're lucky, you'll see a spectacular boulder fall as some of these hexagons fall away.
Sacred to the Native Americans, hiking the trail around the mountain will bring you a sense of spirituality few other places can.
My personal favorite place in the Black Hills. Spearfish Canyon is an 18 mile drive/hike through the outer rim of the Black Hills, culminating in a beautiful waterfall, Rough Lock Falls. Several iconic locations are found in the drive to the top, including Devil's Bathtub - a short half mile hike on mostly flat ground, through lime stone cliffs to a small swimming hole (my wife and I got married here!) and Eleventh Hour - a very short hike through a small canyon with an incredible variety of colored moss on the eternally wet walls, if you climb to the top and out to the cliffs you can see the canyon and creek in a spectacular fashion. A second waterfall is right off the highway.
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Spearfish Canyon Lodge
10619 Roughlock Falls RdMy personal favorite place in the Black Hills. Spearfish Canyon is an 18 mile drive/hike through the outer rim of the Black Hills, culminating in a beautiful waterfall, Rough Lock Falls. Several iconic locations are found in the drive to the top, including Devil's Bathtub - a short half mile hike on mostly flat ground, through lime stone cliffs to a small swimming hole (my wife and I got married here!) and Eleventh Hour - a very short hike through a small canyon with an incredible variety of colored moss on the eternally wet walls, if you climb to the top and out to the cliffs you can see the canyon and creek in a spectacular fashion. A second waterfall is right off the highway.
Absolutely beautiful, completely free lake with crystal clear water that is fed from Hot Springs, you can see the bottom of the lake for quite a ways out. A popular spot with the locals, most tourists never hear of this wonder of the Black Hills.
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Cold Brook Dam
Absolutely beautiful, completely free lake with crystal clear water that is fed from Hot Springs, you can see the bottom of the lake for quite a ways out. A popular spot with the locals, most tourists never hear of this wonder of the Black Hills.
Black Elk Peak is the highest point on Earth between the Swiss Alps and the Rocky Mountains - for you East Coasters, that means this rises higher than the Appalachians! A moderate hike, there is a 3 mile trail which leads from the beaches of Sylvan lake to an old Fire Lookout Tower atop the peak, from which you can see Mt. Rushmore and a stunning view of the rest of the Hills.
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Black Elk Peak Hiking Trail
Sylvan Lake - HarneyBlack Elk Peak is the highest point on Earth between the Swiss Alps and the Rocky Mountains - for you East Coasters, that means this rises higher than the Appalachians! A moderate hike, there is a 3 mile trail which leads from the beaches of Sylvan lake to an old Fire Lookout Tower atop the peak, from which you can see Mt. Rushmore and a stunning view of the rest of the Hills.
Oooh, I guess I have to put this in here, don't I? I've tried to avoid the "touristy" sites because I hate that people miss out on so much of what the Black Hills have to offer... But yes, you should see Mt. Rushmore. It is a beautiful monument and offers much more than just faces carved in a rock. An engineering marvel in its own right, it also tells you the history of its conception, construction and the surrounding area. There's fireworks displays and live theater at night, too!
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244Oooh, I guess I have to put this in here, don't I? I've tried to avoid the "touristy" sites because I hate that people miss out on so much of what the Black Hills have to offer... But yes, you should see Mt. Rushmore. It is a beautiful monument and offers much more than just faces carved in a rock. An engineering marvel in its own right, it also tells you the history of its conception, construction and the surrounding area. There's fireworks displays and live theater at night, too!
Now here's a "crazy" monument - this singular stone face commemorating the life and achievements of the Native American Crazy Horse, is larger than the entirety of Mt Rushmore - and that's just his face! Intricate stonework carved out by pure volunteer work, you can walk up the mountain and view it much more closely than you can Mount Rushmore. A truly impressive feat and a glimpse of the beating heart of the Black Hills.
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Crazy Horse Mindesmærke
Now here's a "crazy" monument - this singular stone face commemorating the life and achievements of the Native American Crazy Horse, is larger than the entirety of Mt Rushmore - and that's just his face! Intricate stonework carved out by pure volunteer work, you can walk up the mountain and view it much more closely than you can Mount Rushmore. A truly impressive feat and a glimpse of the beating heart of the Black Hills.
A massive and beautiful lake, tons of activities - free and paid locations, either are great for a day of fun and relaxation.
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Pactola Lake
A massive and beautiful lake, tons of activities - free and paid locations, either are great for a day of fun and relaxation.
An easy hike right in the center of Rapid City! Very cool, short hike through the trees leading to an overlook of Rapid. If you're short on time but wanna say you climbed the Black Hills, this is the place to do it. Impressive view from the top.
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M Hill
An easy hike right in the center of Rapid City! Very cool, short hike through the trees leading to an overlook of Rapid. If you're short on time but wanna say you climbed the Black Hills, this is the place to do it. Impressive view from the top.
A massive, lonely mountain near Sturgis, SD, this medium difficulty hike affords an absolutely breathtaking view of the edge of the hills.
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Bear Butte State Park
20250 SD-79A massive, lonely mountain near Sturgis, SD, this medium difficulty hike affords an absolutely breathtaking view of the edge of the hills.
Incredible geological formation, these hills are hypnotic. There's nowhere else quite like it - you'll just have to see it for yourself.
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Badlands Nationalpark
Incredible geological formation, these hills are hypnotic. There's nowhere else quite like it - you'll just have to see it for yourself.
Another fantastic lake location, this beautiful reservoir is covered in beach-fronts with a lot to do.
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Angostura Reservoir
Another fantastic lake location, this beautiful reservoir is covered in beach-fronts with a lot to do.
Arts & Culture
Delve into the history of the Native peoples of the Black Hills, seeing their hardships and struggles in a way not depicted by modern history books. Listen to their stories, immerse yourself in their culture, and come away a better person for having done so.
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The Journey Museum and Learning Center
222 New York StDelve into the history of the Native peoples of the Black Hills, seeing their hardships and struggles in a way not depicted by modern history books. Listen to their stories, immerse yourself in their culture, and come away a better person for having done so.
A cacophony of street art, Art Alley is exactly what it sounds like. Running along the alley between the Hotel Alex Johnson and its neighbors, you can view some of the best alternative art forms Rapid City has to offer. Some of the work is truly mind-boggling. Rapid has embraced this artistry and even allows businesses to commission street artists to create ads for them. Drop in on a Thursday during Summer Nights to find live musicians playing for the festival.
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Art Alley
599 7th StA cacophony of street art, Art Alley is exactly what it sounds like. Running along the alley between the Hotel Alex Johnson and its neighbors, you can view some of the best alternative art forms Rapid City has to offer. Some of the work is truly mind-boggling. Rapid has embraced this artistry and even allows businesses to commission street artists to create ads for them. Drop in on a Thursday during Summer Nights to find live musicians playing for the festival.
A museum all about the prehistory of the hills, they found an intact mammoth here! Wonderful museum that takes you back to a time when the Hills were pure and untouched.
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Mammutstedet
1800 US-18 BYPA museum all about the prehistory of the hills, they found an intact mammoth here! Wonderful museum that takes you back to a time when the Hills were pure and untouched.
An incredible collection of paleontological and geological finds from all around the Black Hills and Badlands.
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The Museum @ Black Hills Institute
117 Main StAn incredible collection of paleontological and geological finds from all around the Black Hills and Badlands.
Essentials
Safeway
2120 Mt Rushmore RdThis fabulous grocery store is just a few blocks away from us!
Forgot something and we don't have it? Walgreens is just right up the street!
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Walgreens
1902 Mt Rushmore RdForgot something and we don't have it? Walgreens is just right up the street!
Don't think this needs much explanation. Great selection, great prices - 10 minute walk from us!
Canyon Lake Liquors
4244 Canyon Lake DrDon't think this needs much explanation. Great selection, great prices - 10 minute walk from us!
I hate to have to put this on here, but I know I've been locked out of my car while on vacation (and in my own driveway) and it is the worst feeling. Here's the just in case and hoping you don't have to call these guys. They're fast, friendly and reasonable: 605-343-1277
Harvey's Lock & Security
414 3rd StreetI hate to have to put this on here, but I know I've been locked out of my car while on vacation (and in my own driveway) and it is the worst feeling. Here's the just in case and hoping you don't have to call these guys. They're fast, friendly and reasonable: 605-343-1277
Sightseeing
The tallest building in Rapid City, the Hotel Alex Johnson boasts that it has housed more US presidents than any other hotel in the world. Maintained with its original architecture, take a look at Rapid City's original BnB. Need a drink? Stroll a little further inside to find the famous Paddy O'Neill's bar with fantastic food and drinks. Best Chislic in town.
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Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
523 6th StThe tallest building in Rapid City, the Hotel Alex Johnson boasts that it has housed more US presidents than any other hotel in the world. Maintained with its original architecture, take a look at Rapid City's original BnB. Need a drink? Stroll a little further inside to find the famous Paddy O'Neill's bar with fantastic food and drinks. Best Chislic in town.
A beautiful view overlooking all of Rapid City, with giant plaster molds of what they thought dinosaurs would look like back in the 70's. A bit comical, but kids love it.
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Dinosaur Park
940 Skyline DrA beautiful view overlooking all of Rapid City, with giant plaster molds of what they thought dinosaurs would look like back in the 70's. A bit comical, but kids love it.