Welcome to the Ultimate Guide for Shopping in Rapid City, where retail therapy meets adventure in the gateway of the Black Hills. Whether you're a thrifter, antique hunter, seeker of local items, or drawn to well-known stores, Rapid City has something for every shopping enthusiast. For the…
Read More
Rapid City is home to the largest collection of local breweries in the western region of South Dakota. Each offers a different atmosphere, story, and flavors – but they all work together to better our beer community. And succeeding we might add. Our area is known for historic sites, epic outdoor…
Read More
From the Chicago deep dish pizza to the Massachusetts clam chowder, every state has an iconic dish or two that you need to try, including South Dakota. Here are a few local restaurants where you can find some state specialties in Rapid City. Chislic Chislic It’s one of the most iconic and…
Read More
Rapid City winters always seem to have a bad reputation when it comes to visitors. While yes, we occasionally get snow, lower temps, and ice, there are also beautiful days during this season that you could be outside hiking in a short sleeve shirt. For that reason, and fewer people out exploring…
Read More
Not a day goes by during a Rapid City and Black Hills vacation that isn’t full of surreal adventures. I’m not talking about a quick café breakfast followed by a trip to the zoo and then some shopping, although that can be fun too. I’m talking about being immersed in a location so spectacular that…
Read More
There’s a lot to love about food trucks. They’re affordable, they’re diverse in food offerings, and they’re always found in convenient places where you can enjoy a nice meal. All three wonderful things for traveling foodies, travelers with young kids, and those traveling with pets. On top of…
Read More
One look into the rustic, open atmosphere of the beloved Lost Cabin Beer Co. and it’s hard not to immediately feel at home. Locals and visitors alike can’t get enough of the space, the brand, or most importantly, the beer. But many people don’t know the story of this brewery, the people behind it…
Read More
Located 60 miles east of Rapid City stands a fascinating, and terrifying, piece of history. Preserved by the national park system, The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site allows visitors to fully grasp the history and climate of fear that existed during the Cold War. From 1949 to 1991, America…
Read More
Even I, who owns no boots, am ready for the good times that take place during South Dakota’s second largest event – the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo®. Here’s a fun fact for you, South Dakota’s official sport is rodeo. That means we know how to do them right and this event is proof of that. For…
Read More
Routines and responsibilities, this is not your day. Summer was made for escape and free-range adventuring! On vacation in Rapid City, trails, climbs and streams are dependable escape routes, taking you into the heart of South Dakota’s adventure country. With ten major parks and monuments nearby…
Read More