It all started in 2015, when our team was looking for a way to showcase how truly amazing our destination is for event planners and their groups. We wanted to develop an experience that went above and beyond the typical site visit, giving planners a taste of our city and its surroundings with…
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Visiting Rapid City and Black Hills area during the hottest part of the summer season? Some activities are better suited for those 90 to 100-degree days than others. Here are a few ways you can stay cool and beat the summer heat. Summer Weather in Rapid July and August are the hottest months in the…
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There are everlasting experiences waiting you in Rapid. Wonderous views, adrenaline pumping activities, and special moments with your loved ones that forge the deepest memories. Yeah, a visit to Rapid City will leave you thankful for a lot of things, but I'll start with these big four. 1. The…
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Many consider Rapid City and the Black Hills only as a summer vacation destination. While summer has it's own highlights for visitors to experience, there are things that only the fall season can bring to our area. 1. Fewer Crowds City of Presidents Vacations are better when you spend less…
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Delicious places to dine surround you in Rapid City, South Dakota. In the downtown district alone you'll find locally made ramen, handmade pasta, and incredible pizzas. A staple of the Rapid City dining scene that's existed since the early 90s is the Firehouse Brewing Company. It's one of those "did…
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One of the worst floods in U.S. history descended on the Black Hills of South Dakota in the middle of the night on June 9, 1972. In the aftermath, the community gathered to rebuild, and today you can visit local parks and museum exhibits to learn more about the unforgettable impact this flood had on…
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Tourists have self-inflicted Rapid City to be the “Gateway to Mt. Rushmore,” but once you’ve seen George and his buddies, you’ll want to dig in a bit more. Way, way more in fact. South Dakota has plenty to do and see, but their second largest city specifically is home to quite a few adventures that…
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In Rapid City and the Black Hills we’ve got the space to play and loads of photo worthy locations to explore. Get out there and start sprinkling your feed with these top ten instagrammable spots. 1. Mount Rushmore The front runner of the most instagrammable places is pretty rock solid – Mount…
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Visitors of all ages are inspired by the growing trend toward Astro tourism and traveling in search of starry nights and space exploration. In celebration of International Dark Sky Week, we’re helping you discover a different kind of Rapid City night life by sharing Lakota star knowledge, local…
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I’m not saying that Rapid City is home to Jurassic Park, but I am saying that seven dinosaurs are still standing here today. Sure, they don’t move. And you won’t have to worry about them eating you (I’m pretty sure). But you do get to climb on them, pose with them and take in beautiful hundred-mile…
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