Luke & Kaela's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Within walking distance from our house is an awesome free kids park that’s fun for the whole family!
62 locals recommend
Storybook Island
1301 Sheridan Lake RdWithin walking distance from our house is an awesome free kids park that’s fun for the whole family!
Canyon lake park is only a few minutes west from the house. They have the creek and geese and several playgrounds — at the big lake part there are paddle boats to rent. If you have room in the car for little bikes they can cruise around at these parks or just in the driveway (it can fit up to 4 cars on it so it’s a good size).
23 locals recommend
Canyon Lake Park
4181 Jackson BlvdCanyon lake park is only a few minutes west from the house. They have the creek and geese and several playgrounds — at the big lake part there are paddle boats to rent. If you have room in the car for little bikes they can cruise around at these parks or just in the driveway (it can fit up to 4 cars on it so it’s a good size).
One of our favorite tourist location especially for kids is Reptile Gardens!
110 locals recommend
Reptile Gardens
8955 US-16One of our favorite tourist location especially for kids is Reptile Gardens!
Outdoor drive thru park to see lots of animals in an amazing setting.
94 locals recommend
Bear Country USA
13820 US-16Outdoor drive thru park to see lots of animals in an amazing setting.
Rush Mountain Adventure Park
13622 SD-40
Custer State Park
13438 US Highway 16A
Sylvan Lake
Amazing lake, hiking and sightseeing at this pristine location!
Coffee!
Great drive through local coffee shop!
Dixon Coffee Company
915 Omaha StThis place is fast, friendly and great quality!
Luke’s favorite coffee shop in Rapid. If you’re a coffee snob don’t skip this one!
31 locals recommend
Pure Bean Coffeehouse
201 Main StreetLuke’s favorite coffee shop in Rapid. If you’re a coffee snob don’t skip this one!
A great place to grab a bite and a coffee or tea with family and friends. Great old building with old vw bus parked inside.
46 locals recommend
Harriet & Oak
329 Main StA great place to grab a bite and a coffee or tea with family and friends. Great old building with old vw bus parked inside.
Food scene
Close by pizza spot. Go thin crust or
Pizza bowl if you’re into low carb options.
11 locals recommend
Marco's Pizza
3625 Jackson BlvdClose by pizza spot. Go thin crust or
Pizza bowl if you’re into low carb options.
Great pizza spot just minutes from the house. Offers gluten free, dairy free and low carb options for those seeking them.
11 locals recommend
Blaze Pizza
1325 Eglin StGreat pizza spot just minutes from the house. Offers gluten free, dairy free and low carb options for those seeking them.
Tally's Silver Spoon
530 6th StPopular and great restaurant downtown Rapid City
Local food coop grocery store open to
all! If you’re looking for high quality food this is the best place in town.
13 locals recommend
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
100 East Blvd NLocal food coop grocery store open to
all! If you’re looking for high quality food this is the best place in town.
Kathmandu Bistro
727 Main St
Lost Cabin Beer Co.
1401 W Omaha St
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetWorth the trip! If your in or around Custer make a stop at this amazing burger place!
76 locals recommend
Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore RdWorth the trip! If your in or around Custer make a stop at this amazing burger place!
AMAZING food and bakery with a rotating list of fresh baked goodies and menu items. This is right down the road from our home.
Nell's Gourmet to Go
AMAZING food and bakery with a rotating list of fresh baked goodies and menu items. This is right down the road from our home.
Hiking!
One of our favorite things to do in the Black Hills is hike! Here are some of our favorite spots.
A hike that has it all, views, water, stream crossings, wildlife… just bring your water shoes and be ready to get wet!
12 locals recommend
Sunday Gulch Trailhead
A hike that has it all, views, water, stream crossings, wildlife… just bring your water shoes and be ready to get wet!
An easy trail to walk with an amazing outlook at the end.
18 locals recommend
Stratobowl Rim Trailhead
13600 S Highway 16An easy trail to walk with an amazing outlook at the end.
Awesome hiking/biking trails only 5 minutes from the house! Multiple trails provide great scenery and overlooking parts of the city.
12 locals recommend
Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
Cowboy Hill RoadAwesome hiking/biking trails only 5 minutes from the house! Multiple trails provide great scenery and overlooking parts of the city.