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Rapid City Arts & 
Culture Itinerary
PRAIRIE EDGE IN RAPID CITY, SD
PRAIRIE EDGE IN RAPID CITY, SD

Early Morning: CITY OF PRESIDENTS AND ART ALLEY

Spend the morning walking through scenic downtown Rapid City. Here you can view The City of Presidents, a series of life-size bronze statues honoring the American presidential legacy. You can also visit Art Alley, Rapid City's most unique painted with a number of eclectic murals.


Art Alley Art Alley 2 The City of Presidents
ART ALLEY ART ALLEY
THE CITY OF PRESIDENTS

 

Late Morning: THE DAHL ARTS CENTER

Later in the morning, stop by The Dahl Arts Center to observe a variety of art, from portraiture to landscape paintings and exhibits on music and film.


The Dahl Main Entrance  The Dahl Information Desk  The Dahl Cyclorama Room
THE DALH ARTS CENTER
FRONT DESK
CYCLORAMA ROOM

 

Noon: LUNCH AND SHOPPING DOWNTOWN

After exploring the Dahl, take a stroll through historic downtown Rapid City for a cozy lunch and unique shopping that includes a beautiful selection of Black Hills Gold.


 Walking Downtown  Lunch at the Firehouse  Shopping at Prairie Edge
WALKING DOWNTOWN
LUNCH AT THE FIRE HOUSE
PRAIRIE EDGE

 

Early Afternoon: MEMORIAL PARK

In Memorial Park, you'll find a piece of history along with a stunning exhibit. The park displays actual segments of the Berlin Wall along with two tanks traps, making it a thought-provoking spot for conversation and reflection.


 Memorial Park Aerial View  Berlin Wall  Memorial Park Rose Gardens
MEMORIAL PARK
BERLIN WALL EXHIBIT
FORMAL ROSE GARDEN

 

Late Afternoon: APEX GALLERY

The Apex Gallery rotates both classic and contemporary exhibits from internationally recognized artists and scientists.


The Apex Gallery Beantly Spang Exhibit Penn State Orange Exhibit
THE APEX GALLERY
BEANTLY SPANG EXHIBIT PENN STATE ORANGE EXHIBIT

 

Evening: WATCH AND LISTEN

After a busy day of the arts, listen to a performance from the Black Hills Symphony or visit the Black Hills Playhouse for their latest production. Free local music is also open to the public at Memorial Park throughout the summer.


Black Hills Symphony Black Hills Play House
BLACK HILLS SYMPHONY  BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE
 


 

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