Rapid City, SD
"Do Big Things in the City of Presidents."
Best places in America.
Rapid City is a land of big dreams and big adventures inspiring the realization that you’re made for more. Nestled among the pines of South Dakota’s beautiful Black Hills, you’ll find a rich local culture and a vibrant Main Street experience with thrilling Black Hills adventures and heart stopping scenery along the way. Where gemstones and natural wonders form, six national parks and monuments call home and even the smallest notion holds the promise of big discovery – it’s your chance to find out what it means to Do Big Things.
Downtown offers great local restaurants and an assortment of boutiques and gift shops.
Provides a fun-filled public space, hosting more than 200 events each year from live concerts to festivals.
A series of life-sized bronze statues of the nation’s past leaders and reminders of America’s legacy.
Begin your journey with an incredible trek through 2.5 billion years of Black Hills history.
Over 18 miles of world-class trails for bikers, hikers and runners right within the city.
Favored for its immediate access to national treasures and hidden gems in the region, Rapid City is centrally located to epic monuments like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the beauty of Badlands National Park or be as free as the bison that call this land home at Custer State Park, located only minutes from downtown.
In downtown Rapid City, you'll find Main Street Square alive with festivals, arts and culture, as well as a rich sense of pride. You can see artistic expression in the form of graffiti pop art on alley walls and in murals throughout the city. Here, you can experience a delicious mix of local flavor in a generous culinary and brew scene and stand face to face with former presidents on nearly every street corner.