Food scene
Great breakfast and lunch. Happy hour (bogo) on wine from 4-6pm M-F. Affordable dinner options (burgers and pasta) along with gourmet meals. Reservation advised.
119 locals recommend
Tally's Silver Spoon
530 6th StGreat breakfast and lunch. Happy hour (bogo) on wine from 4-6pm M-F. Affordable dinner options (burgers and pasta) along with gourmet meals. Reservation advised.
Gourmet meals along with more affordable options (burgers). Reservation advised.
50 locals recommend
Delmonico Grill
609 Main StGourmet meals along with more affordable options (burgers). Reservation advised.
Custer, SD: Amazing chef with fabulous dishes (with prices to match). Reservation is a must with limited seating.
50 locals recommend
Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th StCuster, SD: Amazing chef with fabulous dishes (with prices to match). Reservation is a must with limited seating.
Hill City, SD: Awesome German lunch dishes and desserts. There’s a high demand so get there early or plan to wait a little while you stroll around the downtown Hill City.
135 locals recommend
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetHill City, SD: Awesome German lunch dishes and desserts. There’s a high demand so get there early or plan to wait a little while you stroll around the downtown Hill City.
Thai Thai Restaurant
221 East North StreetGreat Thai food.
Pacific Rim Cafe
1375 N Lacrosse StGood pho!
Buffalo Dreamer
108 Minnekahta AveEntertainment and Activities
Great fairy tale park for kids. Free admission, but donations are encouraged. Small charge for train, bounce house, carousel.
62 locals recommend
Storybook Island
1301 Sheridan Lake RdGreat fairy tale park for kids. Free admission, but donations are encouraged. Small charge for train, bounce house, carousel.
Dinosaur Park
940 Skyline DrFun little trip in town for kids. Right in the neighborhood.
An anchor of our downtown. Check out their website for current events. Every Thursday night in the summer the city blocks off a couple streets near the Square and there are multiple bands, beer garden, street vendors and activities for families.
58 locals recommend
Main Street Square
512 Main StAn anchor of our downtown. Check out their website for current events. Every Thursday night in the summer the city blocks off a couple streets near the Square and there are multiple bands, beer garden, street vendors and activities for families.
Nightlife
Great view of the city with classic cocktails. Happy hour 4-6pm M-F with complimentary appetizers and drink specials. $20 charge if not a member.
26 locals recommend
Vertex Sky Bar
523 6th StGreat view of the city with classic cocktails. Happy hour 4-6pm M-F with complimentary appetizers and drink specials. $20 charge if not a member.
Lost Cabin Beer Co.
1401 W Omaha StGreat brewery and often food trucks are right outside.
Rotating selection of craft beers from throughout the country. Awesome pizzas; they even have gluten-free crust. Half price wine on Mondays.
74 locals recommend
Independent Ale House
625 St Joseph StRotating selection of craft beers from throughout the country. Awesome pizzas; they even have gluten-free crust. Half price wine on Mondays.
Nature and Adventure
Amazing network of biking and hiking trails right in the center of town! There are even a few climbing routes with anchors.
12 locals recommend
Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
Cowboy Hill RoadAmazing network of biking and hiking trails right in the center of town! There are even a few climbing routes with anchors.
Rushmore Tramway Adventures
203 Iron Mountain RdAmazing state park! Make sure to take Needles Nighway and stop at the parking switch back and hike the couple miles up to the Needles.
184 locals recommend
Custer State Park
13438 US Highway 16AAmazing state park! Make sure to take Needles Nighway and stop at the parking switch back and hike the couple miles up to the Needles.
Mickelson Trail
Mickelson TrailBlack Elk Peak Hiking Trail
Sylvan Lake - HarneyCathedral Spires Trailhead
About 10 minutes out of Rapid City on your way to Mount Rushmore.
9 locals recommend
Flume Hiking Trail
12979-23712 Pot Rustle LoopAbout 10 minutes out of Rapid City on your way to Mount Rushmore.
Skyline Wilderness Area Park
515 West BlvdRight in town! Hike or mountain bike.
Essentials
Safeway
2120 Mt Rushmore RdOnly a few blocks away!
Local co-op grocery with produce, natural and organic.
13 locals recommend
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
100 East Blvd NLocal co-op grocery with produce, natural and organic.