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  • Things to Do
    • Accessible Travel
    • All Things To Do
    • Arts & Culture
    • Attractions & Activities
    • Downtown Rapid City
    • Native American Culture
    • Outdoor Recreation
    • Scenic Cruising
    • Shopping
    • Sample Itineraries
    • Tours & Historic Districts
    • Top 10 Lists
  • Parks & Monuments
    • Black Hills National Forest
    • Badlands National Park
    • Mount Rushmore
    • Devils Tower National Monument
    • Custer State Park
    • Wind Cave National Park
    • Jewel Cave National Monument
    • Crazy Horse Memorial®
    • Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
    • Bear Butte State Park
  • Lodgings
  • Restaurants
    • All Dining
    • Casual Dining
    • Fine Dining
    • Coffee & Sweet Treats
    • Bar & Grill
    • Grapes & Grains
  • Events
  • Savings Passes
    • Grapes & Grains Trail
    • Restaurant Week
    • SoDak Foodie Finds Pass
  • Group Planning
    • Meeting Planners
      • Planner Toolkit
      • Military Reunions
      • Bring Your Group To The Black Hills
      • Meeting Spaces
      • Meetings Newsletter Signup
      • Submit RFP
      • Team Building Adventures
    • Travel Trade
      • Tour Beyond Mount Rushmore
      • Planning Resources
      • Free Customizable Tour Flyer
    • Rapid City Sports Commission
    • Amazing Rush
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winery guests cheering with local wine from firehouse winery in rapid city

Firehouse Wine Cellars: Your Unforgettable Black Hills Area Winery

Kelsy
Looking for an unforgettable experience in Rapid City? Look no further than Firehouse Wine Cellars, the city's premier local winery! It's the perfect spot to relax, unwind, and enjoy some truly exceptional wine. Nestled in the heart of the Black Hills, this winery creates some of the finest wines in the area.
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Couple enjoying locally made beers at the firehouse brewing company downtown rapid city

3 Reasons To Add Some Fire-Themed Fun To Your Vacation

Kelsy
It's a restaurant, it's a brewery, and it's a whole lot of fun!
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Panoramic view of the front of Sprockets Fun Foundry building featuring large robot sculpture

Sprockets Fun Foundry

Attractions

Located near Mount Rushmore, you can crank up the fun for everyone at this family entertainment hub! Play 40+ modern and vintage arcade games, test the latest technology with virtual reality attractions, and try to escape the Mirror Maze.

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Band performing at Summer Nights in Downtown Rapid City

The Most Exciting Event Of The Summer

Kelsy
Find yourself surrounded by laughter, live music, and thrilling atmosphere of the most anticipated event of the summer –Summer Nights. 
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Visitors exploring downtown rapid city and the city of presidents statues

The days are getting longer, and the temperatures are rising in Rapid City. If you’re planning an upcoming getaway to our beautiful city you’ll want to visit these locations so you can make every moment in the sun a memorable one.

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City of Presidents statue John Adams covered in snow in Rapid City, SD

9 Worthwhile Attractions To Visit During Your Winter Vacation

Winter is a wonderful time to enjoy Rapid City without big crowds and we’re suggesting you linger a little longer at these nine spots.
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Inside Aby's Rapid City with open layout, a range of tables and full bar

Aby's Rapid City

Top Things To Do During Your Stay In Downtown Rapid City
Rapid City Wine and Beer Tour
Celebrate the Holidays in Rapid City
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City
Grapes & Grains
Arts & Culture
Downtown Rapid City

Dating back to the early 1900’s, this family-owned grain mill is now a contemporary indoor and outdoor venue. Join locals and strangers alike at this community gathering place featuring great food, drinks, art, live music, and events.

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Family roaring like bears at Bear Country USA in Rapid City, SD

A Well Spent Summer Vacation In Rapid City

Stephanie Pollock
We were so excited when the South Dakota Department of Tourism invited us back to visit this summer. This time, we stayed in Rapid City and it did not disappoint!
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Bartender prepares a cocktail at Blind Lion Speakeasy

Blind Lion Speakeasy

Bar & Grill
Grapes & Grains
Downtown Rapid City

A prohibition-style speakeasy featuring handcrafted cocktails, a cutting-edge culinary program and live acoustic entertainment. Make a reservation by texting (605)-939-0095 before 5:00pm. Blind Lion can only be contacted via text.

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Shipwrecks Bar & Grill

Shipwrecks Bar & Grill

Bar & Grill

Enjoy great times and great food. Steaks, burgers, chicken, fish, they've got just about everything to satisfy your hunger. Located on Hwy 16 across from Reptile Gardens.

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