Rapid City has an abundance of free exhibits, parks, and hidden gems in its city limits. There are also some amazing trails just minutes from downtown.
Main Street Square at Christmas time.
Alex Johnson Hotel.
Artwork in downtown Rapid City.
At the Rapid City Airport.
The Presidents
Statutes of Presidents in downtown Rapid City at most intersections.
Storybook Island
Fun free park on the west side of Rapid City.
Berlin Wall
An exhibit with a section of Germany’s famous Berlin Wall.
Bear Country
Drive through wildlife park just west of Rapid City.
Dinosaur Park
Fun family park in the middle of town on Skyline Drive.
Skyline Drive Wilderness Area Trails
Located in the heart of Rapid City, it contains 150 acres of Hiking and biking trails.
Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park Trails
Hanson Larsen Memorial Park is big park with 20 miles of biking and hiking trails for subjects of all ages.
Canyon Lake Park Walking Trail
Canyon Lake Park is a park on the west side of Rapid City that has a lake, gazebo, fishing bridge, playgrounds and more.
Stavkirke Church Trail
The Chapel in the Hills is an exact replica of the Borgund Stavkirke Church built around 1150 in Norway.
Outdoor Campus West Trails
On the west side of Rapid City -neat area to visit.
Wilderness Park Trails
Nice park on the west side of Rapid City.
Strider Nature Trail
Located near Founder’s Park Rapid City.
Fort Hayes Chuckwagon Show
Neat tourist spot with a lot of film history about Dancing With Wolves.
Canvas 2 Paint
A fun way to be creative.
Reptile Gardens
Fun tourist attraction west of Rapid City.
Sioux Park Complex
Pretty park in Rapid City where they host sporting events and more.
Memory Lane Park
Pretty park just west of Skyline Hill in Baken Park area.
Founders Park
A nice park in downtown Rapid City.
Zymurcracy Beer Company
Located in Rapid City on the east side of town.
Firehouse Brewing Company and Winery
Located in Rapid City.
Grave of William Coogan
Located in Rapid City.
Tom Pfeifle Trails at Raider Park
Located near Steven’s High School in Rapid City.
Rushmore Candy Co.
Located just west of Rapid City.
Wobbly Bobby
Located in downtown Rapid City.
Museum Of Geology
Located in downtown Rapid City.
Art Alley In Rapid City
Located in downtown Rapid City.
Nerdy Nuts
Fun place to make peanut butter in Rapid City.