- Our list of the best things to do in Rapid City, South Dakota, features the top 77 nearby activities — including 37 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rapid City, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Rapid City, SD , followed by 45 popular activities in nearby cities, including Keystone, Hill City, Custer, Nemo and Piedmont
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There are numerous tour options at The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary which allow for different types of encounters with the animals. The most basic package is a two-hour guided bus tour while the most expensive allows for an extended stay in an old-fashioned cabin on site.
32.8 Miles
Adjacent to the Black Hills and Fort Pierre Railroad Roundhouse, the Living Map Theater covers the history of the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1876. The presentation is projected in a small theater and lasts roughly 35 minutes.
32.9 Miles
Live theater is performed at Black Hills Playhouse, located in Custer State Park. Open June through August, four or five shows are produced each season, including musicals, comedy, drama and more.
33.2 Miles
The Homestake Mine tells the story of the Black Hills Gold Rush through its rise and fall. There are several types of tours of the mine, including a general surface tour that also investigates the nearby mining tour.
34.0 Miles
Clients of Blackhead Horseback & Walking Tours in Deadwood, South Dakota experience the region's clean, crisp air and verdant beauty while learning fascinating details about the area and its history. No prior horseriding experience is required. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for equestrian to…
34.3 Miles
More experienced riders are accommodated at Spirit Horse Escape which serves as a company for horseback riding trips. Each tour takes roughly two hours and are conducted by appointment only.
34.4 Miles
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Located one mile east of Custer on Highway 16A, Custer, SD 57730
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Golden Circle Tours offers guided driving tours of a variety of South Dakota attractions. Tours last a minimum of seven hours, and include informative narration from experienced and trained driver / guides.
34.4 Miles
Peter Norbeck Visitors Center offers visitors displays and exhibits about the park and surrounding Black Hills, life size animal mounts, information about the park's on-going naturalist programs, a book store and staff members to help plan their stay.
35.5 Miles
Custer State Park in Custer, South Dakota contains four lakes and is known for its trout population. The park's waters also contain almost 200 other fish species. Campgrounds and trails also make this park extremely popular throughout the year.
38.4 Miles
Custer, South Dakota is home to the Jewel Cave National Monument, located near the entrance to Jewel Cave. The cave is the third-longest known cave in the world, with over 150 miles of charted passages.