- 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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39.2 Miles
Made to honor the old west pioneers, the High Plains Heritage Center Museum covers the history of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Nebraska. The site features a large range of artifacts, memorabilia, and art within its 20,000 square foot building.
39.2 Miles
At Ternesphere Gallery, internationally-known artist Dick Termes has self-made termispheres on display. These unique painted globes hang from the ceiling, and gallery employees are on hand to explain the process behind the pieces.
39.2 Miles
67%
3 votes
825 Heritage Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783
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A regional museum focusing on the history of the old west, High Plains Western Heritage Center offers more than 20000 square feet of exhibits of western art, artifacts, and curiosities.
39.3 Miles
100%
2 votes
1920 Christensen Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783
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The Lewiston Historical Museum is housed in the 180-year-old St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lewiston, N.Y. The exhibit hall is open to the public Wednesday - Sunday during the summer, or by appointment.
39.5 Miles
The stunning views of Spearfish Canyon attract many types of people, but they tend to draw photographers and sightseers the most. The canyon does have several trails for walking and hiking where native wildlife can be viewed.
40.5 Miles
The Windcross Conservancy aims to advocate for and preserve Spanish Mustang horses. Visitors can tour the stables, meet the horse, and learn about preservation efforts that are being made.
40.5 Miles
80%
35 votes
122 Spearfish Recreational Trail, Spearfish, SD 57783
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Open seasonally, Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center is a water park with a variety of large waterslides. The park also features a lazy river, a 400 gallon dump bucket, and a climbing wall. Swimming lessons and aerobics classes are available.
40.8 Miles
Kevin Costner's Original Deadwood Tour takes guests aboard their tour bus on a narrated 60 minute ride through the storied Old West town. The tour includes a trip to the cemetery where some legendary outlaws are buried.
41.7 Miles
95%
280 votes
423 Hatchery Circle, Spearfish, SD 57783
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Several attractions compose the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. The main draw tends to be the centrla museum which educates visitors about the site while there is also a historic railcar, a Great Lakes-style cruiser boat, and the rainbow trout themselves.
41.9 Miles
A restaurant and wine bar, Spearfish Creek Wine Bar offers an array of off the wall wines for visitors to try, as well as a full menu of distinctive food choices. The bar also hosts live music.