Rapid City Meetings FAQ
Visit Rapid City is here to make your next meeting a monumental experience. For those who are not as familiar with our area, eavesdrop on the fun conversation to learn more about our vibrant city.
I’ve always wanted to visit Mount Rushmore, which I see on your logo, but is the monument actually close to Rapid City?
Ahh yes, great question. From downtown Rapid City, it’s only a 20-minute drive to Mt. Rushmore.
Speaking of Mt. Rushmore, is there anything else to do in Rapid City beyond this National Memorial?
Tourism is Rapid City’s leading economic resource due to our plethora of attractions, scenic beauty and downhome hospitality. We are within an hour’s drive of nine National and State parks and monuments. We also have many attractions within the city such as Main Street Square and Chapel in the Hills
Do you have an airport? When my attendees get there what public transportation is available? You all don’t still use horse and buggy to get around, do you?
HAHA! You can rent a horse and buggy while here but as a major tourism destination we’re fortunate to be served by four major airlines at the Rapid City Regional Airport. Once here, we have a number of rental car agencies, Uber, Lyft and taxi services along with some transportation assistance provided by Rapid City hotels. If you are traveling by car, just hop on Interstate 90.
What venues does Rapid City have to host my group?
Big or small, we got you covered. For larger groups and conventions, check out The Monument. The Monument offers 500,000 square feet of multi-functional space, including a 10,000 seat state-of-the-art arena, a 1,700 seat theatre, and several smaller exhibit halls that can be scaled to fit your needs. Rapid City has a sleeping room inventory of about 5,000 total rooms with a number of full-service conference hotels.
What opening night reception options does Rapid City have that will make my attendees feel one with the locals?
I love this! One of the best places to start your time in Rapid City is at The Journey Museum & Learning Center which will give your attendees a complete comprehension of Rapid City and the Black Hills area. Depending on time of year and size of group we have a number of great options such as the Dahl Art Center and Hay Camp Brewing Company.
Where can we go as a group for dinner?
With big city amenities and small-town charm, we have dining options to please all taste buds. Many of our restaurants also offer rental spaces as well for an exclusive dining experience. Check out our selection of Rapid City group-friendly restaurants making it easy to experience the local flavor.
After a great meal, there’s nothing like going for a stroll downtown. Is Rapid City a walkable city for conference attendees?
100 %. Historic downtown Rapid City is the perfect place to meander. Just make sure you bring your camera or have plenty of storage on your phone. You’re going to want to take selfies in the City of Presidents, capture the creativity within Art Alley and bask in the beauty of Main Street Square.
This is all sounding almost too good to be true. What’s the catch? Will my group have to break the bank to enjoy all Rapid City has to offer?
We know it sounds crazy but Rapid City is a very affordable destination for all budgets.
What does Visit Rapid City do to help meeting planners?
We want your meeting to be a monumental success. Our sales team is here to help! Should you need something beyond our complimentary services, just let us know.
Misc
Alright, I’m all in on coming to Rapid City, but when should I come, doesn’t South Dakota have winter 11 months out of the year?
….Sorry for the delay in responding, I just woke up from hibernation. HAHA. Actually, Rapid City has less snow than Denver, more sun than Miami and Honolulu and is warmer than Minneapolis. Our average temperatures are 73° from May to October and 42° from November to April.
To learn even more about Rapid City, please reach out to us and let us help you make your next meeting a big success!