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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Family vacation has new meaning now that I’m older, kid free, and residing with my partner several states away from my parents and siblings. It can be difficult to find time to connect across time zones and I miss just being together. Luckily, it’s easy to convince my family to visit – bringing my…
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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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It’s surprisingly easy to plan an affordable getaway to Rapid City and the Black Hills. Weave these locations into your vacation itinerary to help keep costs down without giving up any of the fun. Affordable Attractions for young kids: Short on attention spans and high on energy. Free attractions…
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Thinking about an escape to Rapid City this holiday season? Holiday fun in our community is easy to find and when it's paired with the outstanding outdoor adventures of the Black Hills, it's unforgettable. Rapid City Rush Hockey Events Holiday events always add something special to the season…
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You might not be the only one in need of a fun-filled getaway, your dog might too. Sure, they have less stress, little to no responsibility, and you’re probably still waiting for them to fork up payment for their last vet visit. But, we love them anyway and they make everything a little more…
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A 14-minute drive from Rapid City, there's an iconic location that attracts outdoor explorers and history connoisseurs alike. The trail leading to this peaceful gorge offers an easy year-round hike, but also leads the way to a place where a world record was shattered, and history was made. It's…
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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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If you’re a Rapid City first timer, it may be hard to understand why Dinosaur Park and all its quirkiness gets so much buzz. Even singer-songwriter Adam Young with Owl City created a song about his love for Rapid and this magical hilltop of beasts. For locals, the green Brontosaurus straddling the…
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Visit other wildlife destinations in the winter and the animals will be sleeping away the cold weather in caves and dens. While I wish I could follow suit with a delightful winter nap, it would be impossible. Since I live in Rapid City, and have a severe case of FOMO*, I couldn’t bear to miss out on…
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