Rapid City, S.D.
A hub for vacation activity, Rapid City boasts five museums, 17 movie theaters, hotels and nearby outdoor adventure.
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A hub for vacation activity, Rapid City boasts five museums, 17 movie theaters, hotels, and nearby outdoor adventures. Badlands National Park is to the east of the city, and Devils Tower to the north. Wind and Jewel Cave National Parks, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Mountain are just north of Rapid City, so there's plenty of options for places to visit and things to do. Mount Rushmore is only 23 miles north, as well. There are over 4,000 guest rooms in the local hotels. Restaurants range from Minerva's Restaurant and Bar with family style service to Circle B Chuckwagon Supper and Cowboy Show, complete with western shootouts and pony rides.
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0.6 mi away
The Journey Museum
A terrific introduction to the Black Hills, the Badlands and southwest South Dakota.
6.9 mi away
Rapid City, S.D.
Rapid City, S.D. could be called the gateway to Mount Rushmore: its regional airport is just 31 miles and 45 minutes from the memorial.
13.0 mi away
Veterans Point Trail
A fully accessible trail along the shore of the Pactola Reservoir.
13.1 mi away
Pactola Recreation Area
This is the largest and deepest body of water in the Black Hills National Forest, and a prime location for fishing and other water activities.
13.6 mi away
Pactola Campground
This campground at the southern shores of Pactola Reservoir is one of the more popular campgrounds in the National Forest.
