- 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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Black Hills Institute - Museum
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117 Main St., Hill City, SD 57745
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Experience the wonders of science at the Black Hills Institute-Museum in Hill City, South Dakota. The museum features dinosaur skeletons, gemstones, geological samples, preserved animals, fossils and other fascinating exhibits.
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At the base of Mount Rushmore sits Teddy Bear Town, a whimsical and unique museum dedicated to all things teddy bear-related. The museum's delightful collection includes tiny bear knick-knacks, children's toys and huge stuffed bears that are close to life-size.
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Hill City's Twisted Pine Winery sits on Main Street. This charming winery produces small-batch wines sold mostly within the local community. Twisted Pine is also available for weddings and other social events.
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Pan for gold at Wade's Gold Mill and keep whatever you find. If you prefer a more hands-off approach, enjoy the Mill's historical exhibits or browse in the gift shop.
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Visitors can enjoy hiking to the highest point in South Dakota at Mount Harney. The trail to the granite summit extends 3.5 miles and the highest point reaches 7,242 feet.
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PO Box 312, Hill City, SD 57745, Hill City, SD 57745
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Wade's Gold Mill and Mining Museum offers a 'trip back in time' for visitors curious about the area's history and culture. Visitors can pan for gold, take a tour of a mine with antique equipment, and explore a mill.
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The gift shop attached to the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research and its museum, Everything Prehistoric offers a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs related to dinosaurs, fossils, and archaeology.
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Dakota Nature & Art specialize in Black Hills area artists and bronze sculptures. They show original art, hand crafted artisan jewelry, pottery, photography, award winning turned wood and home accents that are representative of the area style.
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The Warriers Work- Ben West Gallery is a Native American fine arts gallery featuring work from over 30 local artists. Watercolor and oil paintings, wood works, and mixed media are among the many works available at the gallery.
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12138 Ray Smith, Hill City, SD 57745
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Clients of the Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Supper & Western Music Show enjoy a variety of traditional western experiences, including equestrian forest tours, delicious meals and live country music entertainment.