Why go
- City in South Dakota, United States.
- Known for Mount Rushmore (Mt Rushmore).
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Black Hills National Forest.
- Served by Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (SPF).
History
Rapid City is a city in and the county seat of Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is located on the eastern slope of the Black Hills in western South Dakota and was named after Rapid Creek, where the settlement developed. It is the second-most populous city in the state with a population of 74,703 as of the 2020 census. The Rapid City metropolitan area has 156,000 residents.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
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Where to stay
9356 Neck Yoke Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 · sweetgrassinn.com
4510 Shore Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702 · canyonlakeresortsd.com
1314 Luna Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701 · ihg.com
950 North St, Rapid City, SD 57701 · wyndhamhotels.com
1611 Caregiver Cir, Rapid City, SD 57702 · ihg.com
1632 Rapp St, Rapid City, SD 57701 · wyndhamhotels.com
2520 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701 · clickinns.com
505 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 · hilton.com
523 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 · hilton.com
825 Eglin St Bldg B, Rapid City, SD 57701 · hilton.com
825 Eglin St Bldg A, Rapid City, SD 57701 · hilton.com
525 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701 · hyatt.com
445 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701 · bestwestern.com
725 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702 · wyndhamhotels.com
2215 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701 · lazyumotel.top
210 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3920 Cheyenne Boulevard, Rapid City, 57703 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 711 Jackson Boulevard, Rapid City, 57702 · bk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-25:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 5509 Bendt Drive, Rapid City, 57702 · pizza.dominos.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 902 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, 57701 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 1510 Eglin Street, Rapid City, 57701 · longhornsteakhouse.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 1734 Eglin Street, Rapid City, 57701 · locations.noodles.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1323 East North Street, Rapid City, 57701 · popeyes.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 741 Mountain View Road, Rapid City, 57702 · locations.qdoba.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Su 05:30-20:30; Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · 1734 Eglin Street, Rapid City, 57703 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 2700 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, 57701 · locations.tacobell.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo off, Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00, Su 12:00-18:00 · 2200 North Maple Avenue, Rapid City, 57701 · bobacafe168.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-21:00 · 617 Main Street, 57701 · sabatinosrapidcity.com
American, Fine Dining, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00 · 2181 Promise Road, 57701 · thewildsage.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Rapid City, 57701-7883 · dairyqueen.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2328 West Main Street, Rapid City, 57702 · theeverestcuisine.com
Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · 2255 Fort Hayes Drive, Wildwood Addition · mountrushmoretours.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00, 16:00-21:00 · 1575 North LaCrosse Street, 57701 · ramensatto.com
Gyros, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 2001 Hope Court, Rapid City, 57702 · mygyrohub.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00 · 1745 Eglin Street, Rapid City, 57701 · mygyrohub.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00 · 518 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, 57701 · bokujoramen.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 725 Main Street, Rapid City, 57701 · holysmoakscraftbbq.com
Breakfast, Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Su 07:00-14:00; Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 510 Saint Joseph… · thesoursd.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:30 · 221 East North Street, Rapid City, 57701
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 · 1415 North LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, 57701
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 1520 Haines Avenue, Rapid City, 57701 · kokokitchenvietnamesecuisine.com
Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Regional/Pizza restaurant · 513 6th Street, Rapid City, 57701 · winecellarrestaurant.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Wings, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 120 Disk Drive, Rapid City, 57701
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 06:00-22:00 · 1565 Haines Ave Suite E, Rapid City, 57701 · albertanosmexicanfoodsd.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:30-15:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 908 Main Street, Rapid City, 57701 · essenceofcoffee.com
Chinese, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30 · 315 East North Street, Rapid City, 57701
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · adobahotelrapidcity.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 36 East Stumer Road, Rapid City, 57701 · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2121 West Main Street, Rapid City, 57702 · culvers.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1011 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, 57701 · locations.papajohns.com
Steak House, Burger, Sandwich, Salad, Restaurant · Steak House/Burger restaurant · 2106 North Maple Avenue, Rapid City, 57701
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 817 East North Street, Rapid City, 57701 · locations.kfc.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 4831 5th Street, Rapid City, 57701 · ma-cualli.com
Coffee Shop, Pastry, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 08:00-17:00; Tu-Th 08:00-16:00; Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 09:30-16:30 · 2101 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid… · order.toasttab.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 2125 Haines Avenue, Rapid City, 57701
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Airports
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) 8.8 mi to the centre
4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Mesa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-900, Embraer 175) · 2 routes: Minneapolis*, Salt Lake City*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, Dash 8-400, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) 39 mi to the centre
Spearfish, SD, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Belle Fourche Municipal Airport 55 mi to the centre
Belle Fourche, SD, US
Dan's Airport 9.4 mi to the centre
Rapid City, SD, US
Infinity Landing Airport 10 mi to the centre
Piedmont, SD, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (SPF); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RAP has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Mesa…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rapid City, South Dakota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach