Entertainment 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.
An anchor of our downtown. Check out their website for current events. every Thursday evening 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 evening 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.
Fun little trip up Skyline Drive and right in town. It's free! You also get a good view on the city and the Hills. Check out the City View Trolley as it stop there along with a number of stops and is only a couple dollars.
79 locals recommend
Dinosaur Park
940 Skyline DrFun little trip up Skyline Drive and right in town. It's free! You also get a good view on the city and the Hills. Check out the City View Trolley as it stop there along with a number of stops and is only a couple dollars.
Nightlife
Great view of the city with classic cocktails. Happy hours 4-6pm M-F and all day Sunday with complimentary appetizers and drink specials. $20 charge to access the 10th floor if not a member.
26 locals recommend
Vertex Sky Bar
523 6th StGreat view of the city with classic cocktails. Happy hours 4-6pm M-F and all day Sunday with complimentary appetizers and drink specials. $20 charge to access the 10th floor 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 around the country. awesome pizzas; they even have gluten-free crusts. half price wine on Mondays.
74 locals recommend
Independent Ale House
625 St Joseph StRotating selection of craft beers from around the country. awesome pizzas; they even have gluten-free crusts. half price wine on Mondays.
Rapid City’s original firehouse. Good local brews with fun outdoor seating and weekend live music in the summer. American fare menu.
78 locals recommend
Firehouse Brewing Company
610 Main StRapid City’s original firehouse. Good local brews with fun outdoor seating and weekend live music in the summer. American fare menu.
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.
Acme Bicycles
700 Jackson BlvdTim is great and will loan you a bike for the day and is fast at repairs.
Black Hills Helicopters, Inc
24035 US-16AAndrew gives a great tour!
Essentials
Closest one is on Mount Rushmore Rd and there is another one on Mountain View.
50 locals recommend
Safeway
2120 Mt Rushmore RdClosest one is on Mount Rushmore Rd and there is another one on Mountain View.
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
100 East Blvd NOur natural foods cooperative.
Food scene
Hill City, SD: Awesome German lunch dishes (Filet Mignon at a reasonable price for dinner) and you have to get a dessert! There's a high demand so get there early and put your name on the list and then stroll through the quaint downtown while you wait.
135 locals recommend
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetHill City, SD: Awesome German lunch dishes (Filet Mignon at a reasonable price for dinner) and you have to get a dessert! There's a high demand so get there early and put your name on the list and then stroll through the quaint downtown while you wait.
Custer, SD: Best burgers in the country...seriously. People line up for when they open M-F 11-2pm/5-8pm, Sat 11-2pm, closed Sunday. Fresh ground, fresh baked with unique topping options.
76 locals recommend
Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore RdCuster, SD: Best burgers in the country...seriously. People line up for when they open M-F 11-2pm/5-8pm, Sat 11-2pm, closed Sunday. Fresh ground, fresh baked with unique topping options.
Custer, SD: Amazing chef with fabulous dishes. Reservation is a must with limited seat. Brunch: Sat & Sun 8am-12pm; Dinner: Wed-Sunday 5-8pm.
50 locals recommend
Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th StCuster, SD: Amazing chef with fabulous dishes. Reservation is a must with limited seat. Brunch: Sat & Sun 8am-12pm; Dinner: Wed-Sunday 5-8pm.
Gourmet meals and long with more affordable options (fresh ground burgers, sandwiches, salads). Reservation advised. Lunch: M-F 11-2pm; Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5-9pm, Fri & Sat 5-10pm.
50 locals recommend
Delmonico Grill
609 Main StGourmet meals and long with more affordable options (fresh ground burgers, sandwiches, salads). Reservation advised. Lunch: M-F 11-2pm; Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5-9pm, Fri & Sat 5-10pm.
Great breakfast and lunch with gluten-free options. 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 with gluten-free options. Happy hour (bogo) on wine from 4-6pm M-F. affordable dinner options (burgers and pasta) along with gourmet meals. Reservation advised.
Pacific Rim Cafe
1375 N Lacrosse StGreat pho and fresh spring rolls!
Great lunch bowls and sushi. Teriyaki chicken bowl is my favorite.
7 locals recommend
Sumo Japanese Kitchen
214 E St Joseph StGreat lunch bowls and sushi. Teriyaki chicken bowl is my favorite.
Kathmandu Bistro
727 Main StGreat Indian dishes and lunch buffet.
Restored downtown building with a VW van inside. Good coffee and lighter menu options.
46 locals recommend
Harriet & Oak
329 Main StRestored downtown building with a VW van inside. Good coffee and lighter menu options.
The avocado toast meal is great! Great coffee and good atmosphere.
36 locals recommend
Essence Of Coffee
908 Main StThe avocado toast meal is great! Great coffee and good atmosphere.
Sweet Secrets Bakery
2101 Mt Rushmore RdFreshly baked treats with gluten free options.