Things to do in Rapid City
Bear Country USA
See where the animals roam free! Bears, mountain lions, Rocky Mountain Elk, big horn sheep, buffalo, and timber wolves are just a few of the creatures in this drive through wildlife park. Call (605) 343-2290 for more information.
13820 S. Hwy. 16, Rapid City, SD
Bethlehem Cave Lodge & Wild Adventure Park
Drive up scenic Elk Creek Canyon to Bethlehem cave. While there enjoy cave and canyon tours, horse back riding, hunting (seasonal), and snowmobiling, cross country skiing. Located at Elk Creek Canyon. Call (605)787-7500 for more information.
Black Hill Caverns
Come see the hills greatest cave adventure. Offering three different tours and gemstone panning. Showing a great variety of cave formations, Black Hills Caverns features: Stalactites, Stalagmites, impressive flowstone box work, popcorn, and magnificent frost work formations. Experienced and friendly cave guides offer a pleasant experience for you and your family! Call (800) 837-9358 for more information.
2600 Cavern Road, Rapid City, SD
Black Hills Gold Jewelry by Coleman
You can’t visit the Black Hills without taking the time to shop for Black Hills Gold Jewelry. Just remember to look for Black Hills Gold Jewelry by Coleman - the largest supplier of Black Hills Gold Jewelry. You’ll get quality jewelry that’s "Built from legend. Styled for today." Call (800) 874-9926 for more information.
5125 Hwy 16 S, Rapid City, SD
Black Hills Maze
Do you like a challenge? Then we've got what you're looking for in this amazing 37,000 sq. ft. maze. Conquer the towers then try to escape the never-ending paths that all look the same. Join us for Flashlight Fridays, 19 station Bankshot Basketball Court & Dunkshot & Water Wars. Call (605) 342-9537 for more information.
6400 Hwy. 16, Rapid City, SD
Black Hills Visitor Information Center
ick up free brochures & maps, see our exhibits & displays and talk to a counselor who can help plan your trip and have fun while visiting the Black Hills and Badlands. Call (605) 355-3700 for more information.
Children’s Science Center
The museum offers lots of interactive exhibits, a gift shop, picnic grounds and gardens. Admission is charged. Call (605) 394-6996 for more information.
515 West Blvd., Rapid City, SD
Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Supper & Western Music Show
This is the most authentic Western experience in the Black Hills! Enjoy a real cowboy meal, music & much more! This is the only "Chuckwagon of the West" member in South Dakota. Western town, shoot-outs, a woodcarver, shops, gold panning, wagon & trail rides can all be found here; the best roast beef & chicken anywhere. Western music by the Horn Familys Circle B Cowboys. Call (800) 403-7358 for more information.
22735 Hwy 385, Rapid City, SD
Cleghorn Springs Aquatic Center & Hatchery
Located 16 miles South of Rapid City on Hwy 16 Call (605) 343-9802 for more information.
4021 W Chicago, Rapid City, SD
Cosmos Mystery Area
One of the strangest locations in the Black Hills, where the world is topsy-turvy. The laws of nature seem to have gone completely berserk at The Cosmos and nothing is in its normal position, including you!
Crystal Cave
One of the strangest locations in the Black Hills, where the world is topsy-turvy. The laws of nature seem to have gone completely berserk at The Cosmos and nothing is in its normal position, including you! Call (605) 342-8008 for more information.
7770 Cave Road, Rapid City, SD
Dahl Fine Arts Center
The Dahl Center houses the unique 180-foot oil-on-canvas panorama spanning 200 years of U.S. history in the Cyclorama Gallery. Enhanced by special lighting and narration, this extraordinary artwork was designed and painted by acclaimed muralist Bernard P. Thomas. In addition to the Cyclorama Gallery, the Center includes galleries for temporary exhibitions and sales. Artists from the area, region and nation are invited to participate in group and solo artist exhibitions. The schedule also includes national touring exhibitions. School and visitor tours of the Cyclorama Gallery and the Center are conducted throughout the year by volunteers and staff. Call (605) 394-4101 for more information.
713 7th Street, Rapid City, SD
Flying T Chuckwagon Supper & Western Music Show
The Flying T Chuckwagon Supper and Show offers food and fun for the entire family! Supper and show nightly at 6:30 from May - September in the barn! Call (888) 256-1905 for more information.
8971 South Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD
Fort Hays Dances With Wolves Chuckwagon Supper & Western Music Show
Fort Hays Dances With Wolves Chuckwagon Supper & Western Music Show - Enjoy the film set where "Dances with Wolves" was filmed, while overlooking the beautiful Black Hills. Daily all you can eat 99-cent cowboy pancakes. Enjoy our nightly roast beef chuck wagon suppers & western musical show or our Buffalo Roundup in October Call (888) 394-9653 for more information.
8181 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD
Holy SmokeTrail Rides
Enjoy a one and two hour rides on gentle horses while taking in the stunning scenery along the ride. Call (605) 666-4444 for more information.
5000 143rd Avenue, Rapid City, SD
Journey Museum
This is the newest Museum to Rapid City, The Journey has combined collections from the Museum of Geology, State Archaeological Research Museum, The Sioux Indian Museum, Minnilusa Pioneer Museum, and the Duhamel Plains Indian Artifacts. This is one attraction you should not miss! Call (605) 394-6922 for more information.
222 New York Street, Rapid City, SD
Landstrom's Black Hills Gold Creations
Black Hills Gold Jewelry Tours and Gift Shop. Call (605) 343-0157 for more information.
405 Canal Street, Rapid City, SD
Museum of Geology
The Museum of Geology is an exhibit facility that presents an astonishing array of fossils, minerals, and rocks that are representative of the geologic diversity of South Dakota. The fossil collection includes dinosaurs such as Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus and Edmontosaurus, a duck-billed dinosaur. The mineral collection includes a room of South Dakota minerals that include the State Gem, Fairburn Agate, and the State Mineral, Rose Quartz. The minerals from mines in the granite rocks of the Custer and Keystone area dominate this room. The main section of the mineral exhibit is a systematic presentation of mineral diversity and includes more than 1000 specimens from around the world. A special exhibit of minerals that fluoresce under ultraviolet light is of great interest to our visitors. The exhibits are open to the public everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter. We are located on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in the O`Harra Building. Call (800) 544-8162 for more information.
501 East St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
Old MacDonald’s Farm
Visit Old MacDonald's Farm where you can enjoy over 100 of your favorite farm animals! Kids can bottle-feed the baby goats, lambs and calves in the Nursery and bottle Baby pens. See chicks, ducks, turkeys and geese hatch in the Poultry House; pet and hand-feed many of the animals; watch the World-Class Pig Races that are run 5 times a day. Pony and Train Rides for the kids; feed the Koi in the Fish Pond and the ducks and geese in the Duck Pond. Cold drinks, ice cream, hamburgers and hotdogs are available at the Snack Barn; a sheltered picnic area & playground are on site. Do not miss our Gift Shop with lots of farm-related gifts and toys for big and little farmers alike. Call (605) 737-4815 for more information.
23691 Busted Five Court, Rapid City, SD
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf offers an unequaled miniature golf experience! The adventures and legends of infamous pirates come to life in our theme park like setting. Putt your way through caves, over footbridges, and under cascading waterfalls. All amidst a fun-filled atmosphere of natural wonders, extraordinary landscaping, and enchanting pirate lore. Call (605) 343-8540 for more information.
1500 Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, SD
Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries
Where yesterday touches today, at Prairie Edge you will find a turn of the century trading company, Native American fine art gallery, Italian glass bead library, and book and music store. Prairie Edge has the most extensive collection of Plains Indian art, crafts, and jewelry offered anywhere. Call 800-541-2388 for more information.
606 Main Street, Rapid City, SD
Ranch Amusement Park
Do not miss a trip to this amusement park, offering fun for the entire family. Call 605-342-3320 for more information.
6303 S. Highway 16, Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Red Dogs
Do not miss this great football. Please call for our season schedule at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Call 800-GOT-MINE for more information.
201 Main Street, Rapid City, SD
Reptile Gardens
See the largest collection of reptiles in the world that lives at Reptile Gardens. Four great shows keep you entertained all afternoon! Located 6 miles S of Rapid City at 8955 S Hwy 16. Call 800-335-0275 for more information.
8955 S. Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD
Rushmore Waterslide Park
At Rushmore Park you will find 9 exciting slides up to 400 feet long. A kid’s pool, picnic area, hot spa, and much more can be found here. Call 605-348-8962 for more information.
1715 E. Hwy 16S, Rapid City, SD
SD Air & Space Museum
See the historic bombers, fighters, utility aircraft, missiles plus our indoor exhibits on aviation memorabilia. Admission is free and we are open daily, year round. Located at Exit 66 from I-90 near the Ellsworth Air Force Base. Tours of the Base are also offered that include the Minuteman Missile Silo from mid May – mid September. Call 605-385-5188 for more information.
Sioux Pottery
The Lakota artists manufacture Sioux Pottery in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Lakota Artist is naturally artistic and would be classed as a modernist; their art is old, yet alive; their modernism is an expression of a continuing vigor seeking new outlets. The Sioux designs are symbolic of the Lakota culture, portraying the nature around them, their activities and their dealings. The Lakota has achieved the highest development of the use of the triangle. Triangular symbols are used in the designs and in their beadwork which decorated their skin garments and the pottery which they used as utensils and dishes. You can see artists work in the factory Call 800-657-4366 for more information.
1441 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns
Let our knowledgeable and friendly guides lead you through the world’s most extensive display of subterranean dogtooth spar crystal. Visit the famous French Chandelier Room, Crystal Palace and Rainbow Arch. Peer into the still, clear water of Diamond Lake as it reflects the massive crystal ceiling like a giant mirror. Purchase Indian Art and crystals in our gift shop. The uniqueness of this experience is sure to create memories that will last a lifetime. Open daily June, July & August 7am – 7pm; May, September & October 8am – 5pm. Located just 9 miles South of Rapid City on Hwy 16. Call 605-342-2777 for more information.
Stamper Black Hills Gold
Setting the standard in the Black Hills Gold industry for over 40 years, Stamper Black Hills Gold creates a unique style of jewelry that combines tradition of the past with an exciting look for today. See our officially licensed Harley-Davidson gold and silver jewelry and our Black Hills Gold jewelry at selected dealers throughout the beautiful Black Hills and across the country. Please call for more information Call 800-843-8753 for more information.
7201 South Hwy. 16, Rapid City, SD
Stavkirke Chapel in the Hills
This replica of the famous 850-year-old Borgund Stave Church in Norway features unique architecture & intricate carvings. Stavekirke combines Norse dragonheads, Christian symbols, pegged construction. See our unique grass-roofed Stabbur welcome center & Log Cabin Museum. Free admission. Located at Chapel Valley. Call 605-342-8281 for more information.
Storybook Island
Free and Fun! A children's fairyland features 128 fairy tale scenes, live animals, special events, and food concessions. Call 602-342-6357 for more information.
1301 Sheridan Lake Road, Rapid City, SD
Thunderhead Falls
Buried deep within 600 feet of mountain, a gushing 8 cubic feet of water falls vertically for more than thirty feet. Explore the old mine that houses this spectacular display. Located 10 miles from Rapid City on Hwy. 44W. Call 605-343-0081 for more information.