There's a lot visitors like about Rapid City, especially its waterparks and monuments. Activities like horseback riding give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors while you're in town. Nature lovers can visit Dinosaur Park and Black Hills Caverns. While you're here, stop by Main Street Square and The Monument Civic Center.
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Historic Rapid City
Rapid City's Historic Rapid City neighborhood is known for its restaurants and bars, and entices visitors with attractions including Main Street Square and Aby's.
West Boulevard Historic District
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Downtown Historic District
Rapid City's Downtown Historic District neighborhood is home to attractions such as Main Street Square and Art Alley.
Top landmarks in Rapid City
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Reptile Gardens
9.0/10 (995 reviews)
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Reptile Gardens, located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Colonial Pine Hills. Our travelers also like the monuments in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you have fun at Reptile Gardens, you'll love Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show and Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf, both located nearby.
Black Hills Caverns
8.8/10 (239 reviews)
Black Hills Caverns is just one of the landmarks located 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from central Rapid City, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area. Rapid City has other popular natural features you might want to see such as Mount Rushmore.
Watiki Water Park
8.2/10 (981 reviews)
Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Watiki Water Park, one of the family attractions located 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from central Rapid City. If you have fun at Watiki Water Park, you'll love Central States Fairgrounds and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, both located nearby.
The Monument Civic Center
9.0/10 (334 reviews)
The Monument Civic Center is worth a visit, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Rapid City.
Main Street Square
8.8/10 (1,682 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Main Street Square— just one of the monuments in Historic Rapid City. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Rushmore Mall
8.6/10 (1,963 reviews)
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Rushmore Mall when in Rapid City.
Central States Fairgrounds
8.6/10 (205 reviews)
Central States Fairgrounds is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Rapid City, why not stop by during your stay. Our travelers also like the monuments in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you have fun at Central States Fairgrounds, you'll love Watiki Water Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, both located nearby.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
8.8/10 (398 reviews)
If you'd like to get a taste of Rapid City student life, check out South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Rapid City. Our travelers also like the monuments in the area— your cultural tour starts here.
Rapid City and related destinations
Beneath the shadow of the Black Hills, presidential statues line downtown streets where Art Alley's murals add splashes of creativity to historic facades. The Journey Museum unravels local history from dinosaurs to pioneers, while Dinosaur Park's concrete beasts offer kitschy photo ops with valley views. Main Street Square transforms seasonally from summer splash pad to winter ice rink. Mount Rushmore's carved faces await in the nearby hills, while Badlands National Park unfolds its alien landscape to the east. Watiki Water Park provides indoor swimming when weather turns fickle. For evening entertainment, catch the Fort Hays Old West Dinner Show, where cowboy tales come with hearty portions of frontier cooking.
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