The Perks Of Keeping Your ‘Destination’ Convention Local

Imagination can run wild without your meeting plans having to – and you don’t have to travel far to unleash it. Treat your attendees to a ‘destination’ convention or meeting experience right here in the Black Hills. Take advantage of the many perks that make Rapid City meetings unforgettable…

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Rapid City Myth Busting

Oh Rapid City, how misunderstood you are! I could fill an entire year-worth of blogs with the myths and tales I have heard about my beloved city, some of which are too absurd to mention! But if someone has never visited the area, a little leeway must be given. So, allow me to address some of the…

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Pop Quiz: Test Your Mount Rushmore Knowledge

Challenge yourself to our Mount Rushmore quiz to test your knowledge of the memorial and maybe even learn something new. Keep track of your answers and check them with the key at the bottom of the quiz! 1. On average, how many visitors does Mount Rushmore host each year? a. 3 Million b. 1 Million c…

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New in Rapid City: The Next Era of Events

Big things are always happening in Rapid City to prepare for a bigger and brighter future. The Monument, formerly known as the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, broke ground in 2019 on their addition of the Summit Arena, paving the way for a new era of events in Rapid City. The Monument More Space…

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My New Favorite Adventure Park

As a local, it’s not unusual to hear visitors say they had no idea our area had so much to do. To be honest, a lot of the people who live here are the same way, and if they know about everything – they probably haven’t experienced it all. Even after living here for a majority of my life, I have to…

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Important Things To Know About Rapid City Area Parks And Monuments

Rapid City is encompassed by national and state parks, memorials, monuments and a national forest that will hit everything on your vacation wish list. Within a sixty-minute drive you could be exploring these seven unique places, and we've got the quick tips you need to know about each. Mount…

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Ice Cream Favorites In The Black Hills Of South Dakota

Ice cream lovers, this one's for you! Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe No trip to Rapid City is complete without indulging in a tasty treat from one of the local ice cream shops. Each place listed here is a must-try for various reasons. So, to find your favorite, you'll have to try them all…

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How to Plan a Fun-filled Date at Black Hills Playhouse

I’m the new kid in town in Rapid City, but my partner Alex was born and raised here. When we moved back home to South Dakota, I was ready to see the sights, and he had already been here and done a lot of it. My mission to find fun adventures for us to experience for the first time together led to an…

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How Mount Rushmore Became - Well, Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore is one of the most iconic memorials in the world. But its history, the good and the bad, is less known. The Start Of Mount RUshmore The story all begins in 1923, when a South Dakota historian named Doane Robinson envisioned creating an attraction so monumental it would draw people…

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Heat Things Up in Downtown Rapid City

Conquer the cold and experience winter in Downtown Rapid City! Explore toasty cafés, fabulous food and unforgettable family adventures that promise memories to last all season long. From activities and attractions in Main Street Square, to the daring flavors of Rapid City’s best-kept secrets…

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