Top rated Things to dos in Rapid City, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Things to dos in Rapid City

Experience the best that Rapid City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 88 places from Things to do category.

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Pactola Reservoir

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Omg, this is one of the most beautiful spots on earth! We found it while driving from Deadwood, SD to Mount Rushmore. Stopped to take a few minutes to enjoy the stunning views. I'd love to spend more time here. They had plenty of parking and bathrooms (however they're kinda primitive, bring your ow...

4.90 (292 reviews) (~20.96 km from centre)

CC Gideon Tunnel

Historical landmark

👍👍 Best tunnel as it is the only tunnel that you can view Mount Rushmore Memorial from.

4.90 (205 reviews) (~29.54 km from centre)

Caputa Alpacas

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Great people and awesome alpacas. They sell hand made alpaca goods inside the shop. If the gate is closed all you have to do is open it, drive in and make sure you close the gate behind you. There will be someone there to greet and show you the Alpacas. They also have restrooms that are nice and cle...

4.90 (70 reviews) (~21.04 km from centre)

Pactola Lake

Swimming lake

👍 I came here to relax and fish. Picked up a couple dozen worms from one of the marinas. Walked down a trail and found a cove all to myself. Caught Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow trout, Yellow perch, and one Northern Pike. It’s a nice lake with good views, but they let boats go way to fast for tha...

4.90 (68 reviews) (~21.22 km from centre)

Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park

Park

👍👍 First time hiking in years, 300 lbs no map and just went for it. Really enjoyed the trail well marked and clean with plenty of parking.

4.90 (33 reviews) (~1.28 km from centre)

Pactola Lake

Lake

👍👍 Can be a little crowded during the summer. Great access to the water for fishing and swimming and boating. Be sure to bring cash as yoy may need to pay a toll to park. You can also park your boat and trailer. All watercraft need am inspection before entering the water. Nice place.

4.90 (32 reviews) (~21.18 km from centre)

Norbeck Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 Great views. The hiking spots are nice. So many good photo opportunities. Definitely worth the ride. Don't hesitate to stop often and enjoy the views

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~29.7 km from centre)

Chapel In the Hills

Church

Replica of Borgund Stave Church in Norway, a 12th-century church of wooden boards & steep gables.

4.80 (971 reviews) (~6.7 km from centre)

Museum of Geology

Museum

Free campus geology museum features mounted skeletons, rare fossils & exhibits, plus a gift shop.

4.80 (841 reviews) (~1.91 km from centre)

Pactola Lake

Lake

Large recreational reservoir offering water sports, boating, cliff diving & surrounding trails.

4.80 (253 reviews) (~23.38 km from centre)

Horse Thief Lake

Lake

Camping, boating, hiking & fishing, including winter ice fishing, in tranquil forest surrounds.

4.80 (205 reviews) (~29.14 km from centre)

Breezy Point Picnic Area

Park

👍👍 Perfect spot for a picnic! No garbages but had a bathroom which was nice! There was also a nice little trail to walk on before or after lunch.

4.80 (150 reviews) (~29.02 km from centre)

Stratobowl Rim Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 The area was so green and pretty! We were lucky enough to see a deer on our hike!

4.80 (132 reviews) (~15.17 km from centre)

Scovel Johnson Tunnel

Historical landmark

👍👍 Cool bypass road. Stopping and looking at Mount Rushmore from a distance was awesome!!!

4.80 (124 reviews) (~29.45 km from centre)

Suzie Cappa Art Center

Art gallery

👍👍 Always enjoy visiting Suzie Cappa Art Center; whether for a unique piece of art for home, monthly art nights, or special events it is always unique and incredible. If you have never visited, you are missing out! Get down to Suzie Cappa today!

4.80 (62 reviews) (~0.19 km from centre)

Chuck Lien Family Park

Park

👍 Chuck Lien family park is basically the same area of Rapid City that Hanson- Larson Memorial Park claims- the memorial park is a set of trails all over the few hills there and Chuck Lien is a spot of land right in the middle of those trails, as well as one large trail that is easy access right up to...

4.80 (41 reviews) (~1.8 km from centre)

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Memorial park

Massive mountainside sculpture drawing crowds for its depiction of 4 former American presidents.

4.70 (47K reviews) (~28.67 km from centre)

Bear Country USA

Wildlife park

Seasonal drive-through wildlife park with wolves, bears, elk & other North American animals.

4.70 (8.7K reviews) (~12.93 km from centre)

Reptile Gardens

Zoo

Long-running zoo with many reptile exhibits, plus bird shows, giant tortoises & a greenhouse.

4.70 (5.9K reviews) (~10.57 km from centre)

Canyon Lake Park

Park

Relaxed park area featuring a lake with ducks & geese, picnic areas, a toddler playground & gazebo.

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~5.26 km from centre)

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Top rated Things to dos in Rapid City, United States