Guidebook for Rapid City
Food Scene
Sweet Secrets Bakery
2101 Mt Rushmore RdOutdoor seating, great coffee and amazing baked goods.
Featured on Food Network for their Buffalo Meatloaf. It is so good! Homemade BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes, etc. SO YUM.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Murphy's Pub and Grill
510 9th StFeatured on Food Network for their Buffalo Meatloaf. It is so good! Homemade BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes, etc. SO YUM.
Romantic, date night sort of place. Spicy 50 is a must try cocktail. Everything here is delicious.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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504 Mt Rushmore RdRomantic, date night sort of place. Spicy 50 is a must try cocktail. Everything here is delicious.
Homemade food. Local. Great any time of day. Kids will love it, too.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colonial House Restaurant and Bar
2315 Mt Rushmore RdHomemade food. Local. Great any time of day. Kids will love it, too.
The atmosphere is great. Located in an old brick building with an iconic aqua VW bus inside. The food is real good as is the coffee. Sit by a big window and watch everyone walk by.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harriet & Oak
329 Main StThe atmosphere is great. Located in an old brick building with an iconic aqua VW bus inside. The food is real good as is the coffee. Sit by a big window and watch everyone walk by.
The food (Dolphin Street Steak is the one steak I would gladly eat over and over again - and the wedge salad is soooo good) and service are top notch. Recommend as a date night spot - I have never brought my children here. Don't do it...!
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delmonico Grill
609 Main StThe food (Dolphin Street Steak is the one steak I would gladly eat over and over again - and the wedge salad is soooo good) and service are top notch. Recommend as a date night spot - I have never brought my children here. Don't do it...!
It's absolutely iconic. The ice cream is the best we've ever had - and we travel plenty. The sundaes are all delicious. Outdoor seating. Closed during the deep winter months. A MUST GO.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Armadillo's Ice Cream Shoppe
130 Main StIt's absolutely iconic. The ice cream is the best we've ever had - and we travel plenty. The sundaes are all delicious. Outdoor seating. Closed during the deep winter months. A MUST GO.
Brand new mexican food. Tiny space - the wait is worth it. Amazing food.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antunez
117 E Illinois StBrand new mexican food. Tiny space - the wait is worth it. Amazing food.
Ice Cream after Spearfish Canyon is a must. This place is turning into an icon. The homemade goodness is endless.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leones' Creamery
722 N Main StIce Cream after Spearfish Canyon is a must. This place is turning into an icon. The homemade goodness is endless.
If you are headed to Sylvan Lake or Custer State Park, you will want to plan on this. Another nationally recognized place to eat that will not disappoint.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore RdIf you are headed to Sylvan Lake or Custer State Park, you will want to plan on this. Another nationally recognized place to eat that will not disappoint.
Best Breakfast in town. Trust me on this.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tally's Silver Spoon
530 6th StBest Breakfast in town. Trust me on this.
Drive-thru only but this little gem was voted best coffee in town by all of the locals. And for good reason.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dixon Coffee Company
915 Omaha StDrive-thru only but this little gem was voted best coffee in town by all of the locals. And for good reason.
Pie. Locally famous!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bobkat's Old Fashion Purple Pie Place
19 Mt Rushmore RdPie. Locally famous!
While this isn't local, it is literally the best pizza we've ever had - and this comes from people who have travelled to NYC for pizza! The topping selection goes on and on and on. Super thin crust. The kids will love. So will you!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blaze Pizza
1325 Eglin StWhile this isn't local, it is literally the best pizza we've ever had - and this comes from people who have travelled to NYC for pizza! The topping selection goes on and on and on. Super thin crust. The kids will love. So will you!
Local Brew Pub. Try the Cream Ale for sure.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crow Peak Brewing Company
125 US-14Local Brew Pub. Try the Cream Ale for sure.
Great breakfast and lunches. Get a sandwich and dessert bar to go before heading up Spearfish Canyon. Loved by all but a bit on the expensive side. Try the Hummus wrap with cashews and avocado.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Green Bean Coffeehouse
304 N Main StGreat breakfast and lunches. Get a sandwich and dessert bar to go before heading up Spearfish Canyon. Loved by all but a bit on the expensive side. Try the Hummus wrap with cashews and avocado.
Local institution. All the serve is steak, baked potatoes, and the best salad (the ranch is some sort of secret recipe that I have been trying to duplicate for a decade! ha!). The desserts are not to be missed. EVERYONE SHOULD GO HERE WHILE IN HILL CITY.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetLocal institution. All the serve is steak, baked potatoes, and the best salad (the ranch is some sort of secret recipe that I have been trying to duplicate for a decade! ha!). The desserts are not to be missed. EVERYONE SHOULD GO HERE WHILE IN HILL CITY.
Shopping
Located downtown. Local and ever so popular.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries
606 Main StLocated downtown. Local and ever so popular.
Amazing local toy store, book store, clothing stores, art galleries, and restaurants
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Main Street Square
512 Main StAmazing local toy store, book store, clothing stores, art galleries, and restaurants
SCHEELS
1225 Eglin StSports Store with an amazing selection
Local Sports Store full of gear. Experts. Give great service and advice. If you want a good guide book, or high end outerwear or gear, this is the place to go.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roam'n Around
512 Main StLocal Sports Store full of gear. Experts. Give great service and advice. If you want a good guide book, or high end outerwear or gear, this is the place to go.
Ulta Beauty
1717 Eglin StBecause what are you going to do without your favorite shampoo or makeup? I hear you!
If you are here for Rally, you probably already know where Sturgis is. But for those who are here in July and August, Sturgis is the motorcycle mecca and there are a lot of tattoo places, bars, and motorcycle gear to be found here.
Sturgis Harley-Davidson
1040 Junction AveIf you are here for Rally, you probably already know where Sturgis is. But for those who are here in July and August, Sturgis is the motorcycle mecca and there are a lot of tattoo places, bars, and motorcycle gear to be found here.
Sightseeing
Monte Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244Keep in mind this is a winding, narrow road. Would not advise an RV or if someone in your group gets car sick. The views are out of this world.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Needles Highway Scenic Overlook
South Dakota 87Keep in mind this is a winding, narrow road. Would not advise an RV or if someone in your group gets car sick. The views are out of this world.
Parks & Nature
Parque Estatal Custer
13438 US Highway 16ASpearfish Canyon
So. Beautiful.
Crazy Horse
Badlands National Park
Sylvan Lake is beautiful. Even when it is too cold to swim, the hiking and sightseeing around this area are not to be missed
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sylvan Lake Lodge
24572 SD-87Sylvan Lake is beautiful. Even when it is too cold to swim, the hiking and sightseeing around this area are not to be missed
Sunday Gulch Trailhead
Family Friendly.
Balloon Launches from here. Easy 1 mile hike in. End view is amazing. You will need to google when the balloon launches happen as it changes
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stratobowl Rim Trailhead
13600 S Highway 16Balloon Launches from here. Easy 1 mile hike in. End view is amazing. You will need to google when the balloon launches happen as it changes
Sheridan Lake Swimming Beach
Entertainment & Activities
Aventuras del Tranvía Rushmore
203 Iron Mountain RdCueva de Rushmore
13622 US-40Gambling. Excellent Restaurants. Historic old west town full of history.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deadwood
Gambling. Excellent Restaurants. Historic old west town full of history.
Arts & Culture
Dahl Arts Center
713 7th StHill City is known for their fun Main Street. Great shopping, art galleries, and restaurants. Good place to stretch your legs on your way to Custer or Crazy Horse. Honestly, it is a good destination all by itself, too. 30 minutes from Rapid - with a gorgeous drive through the Hills. Eat at Alpine Inn.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hill City
Hill City is known for their fun Main Street. Great shopping, art galleries, and restaurants. Good place to stretch your legs on your way to Custer or Crazy Horse. Honestly, it is a good destination all by itself, too. 30 minutes from Rapid - with a gorgeous drive through the Hills. Eat at Alpine Inn.
Every corner in downtown showcases a bronze statue of a President.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The City of Presidents Walk
631 Main StEvery corner in downtown showcases a bronze statue of a President.
Essentials
Safeway
2120 Mt Rushmore RdThis is the biggest and best grocery store in town. Go here for hard to find items. The other Safeway listed here is 2 minutes away from this house, but the selection is smaller.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
2120 Mt Rushmore RdThis is the biggest and best grocery store in town. Go here for hard to find items. The other Safeway listed here is 2 minutes away from this house, but the selection is smaller.
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
100 East Blvd NOrganic
The Market health food store
333 Omaha StOrganic
Target
1415 Eglin StStaple & Spice Market
601 Mt Rushmore Rd