October refuses to stick to one lane in Rapid City. One weekend puts independent films on the big screen. The next fills Summit Arena with the sound of drums and the movement of generations-old traditions. Then college football takes over O’Harra Stadium, professional hockey returns to The Monument…
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Mild temperatures set the stage for new adventures and exciting experiences can be found at local attractions that are open year-round. When you linger a little longer during a winter trip to Rapid City, there’s more to discover. Here’s a list of nine top spots to get you started. 1. Dinosaur Park…
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Creativity met iconic landscapes of the Black Hills and the spirit of Rapid City in Visit Rapid City’s recent Annual Photo & Video Contest, where locals and visitors alike shared their favorite moments. After reviewing an incredible range of entries, two stood out for their originality, emotion and…
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Rapid City Named America’s Most RV-Friendly Destination by Travel + Leisure When Travel + Leisure released its 2025 list of the most RV-friendly destinations in the country, Rapid City, South Dakota, cruised into the number one spot. For anyone who’s visited, it’s easy to see why. With well-kept…
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Rapid City continues to draw attention as a destination that surprises and delights, and a recent feature from Vacationer captures that spirit perfectly. In the article, “ Queer-Friendly South Dakota? Yes, It Exists! ,” writer Mark Jason Williams shares an experience that showcases how inclusive and…
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Fall in Rapid City brings a fresh energy to the city and the surrounding Black Hills. Cool mornings, changing leaves and a full lineup of seasonal experiences make it a perfect time to explore. Festivals fill the streets, coffee shops glow with warm light and scenic drives showcase the region’s…
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Spring is officially on tap in Downtown Rapid City! Frühlingsfest returns to Main Street Square on Saturday, May 31, bringing a full day of beer, music, local vendors, and sunshine-filled fun. Not sure if it’s your scene? Oh, it is — and here’s why: 1. Try a Pre-Built Beer Flight Can’t decide what…
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Believe it or not, Rapid City wasn’t always known as the City of Presidents, and Downtown Rapid City was not the must-see destination it is today. The corners where statues now stand were empty, Art Alley was a blank canvas, and the heart of it all, Main Street Square, was a parking lot. Everything…
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This blog post is based on an interview conducted by Visit Rapid City with esteemed Eyapaha or Master of Ceremonies at the Black Hills Powwow, Whitney Rencountre. The Black Hills Powwow in Rapid City is a celebration that bridges generations and cultures. It thrives on the power of the drumbeat…
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Rapid City, South Dakota, is rich in Indigenous American culture with roots dating back to the Lakota, Nakota and Dakota tribes of the Oceti Sakowin as well as the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, Kiowa-Apache, Arikara and Mandan nations who lived and traveled throughout the Black Hills. Integrating their…
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