Rapid Valley Travel Guide
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
The staff are so friendly, helpful and welcoming :)
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Staff was awesome got us checked in and up to our room very fast. Food at the lounge was excellent very welcome after a long travel day.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Everything was superb. All the way from our check in experience with Carlos. He was welcoming knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. Even his recommendation for food. Wild Sage is warm and flavorful. By far the best hotel and food experience in South Dakota.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Walon and Jamie were awesome help. It is because of great service like thier that I will be staying at this hotel again. It has everything a house offers!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Pine Haven Lodging
It was a perfect little cabin. Had everything we needed
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Elk Creek Resort
The area and the place itself are very nice. The cottages are nice and comfy and clean the only thing that I would suggest to try and get better It's definitely the beds. They are super soft once you lay in them you sink into the middle, making it very uncomfortable to rest. The other thing is, I ...
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Popular places to visit

Bear Country USA
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Bear Country USA home during your travels in Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Reptile Gardens
Visit the animals who live at Reptile Gardens during your travels in Colonial Pine Hills. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments.

Art Alley
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Art Alley during your trip to Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this family-friendly area.
Watiki Water Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Watiki Water Park during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
The Monument Civic Center
Learn about the events happening in The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.
Monument Health
If Monument Health is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rapid City.
- Mount Rushmore
- Black Hills National Forest
- Watiki Water Park
- The Monument Civic Center
- Monument Health
- Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Rushmore Mall
- Black Hills Caverns
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Reptile Gardens
- Rushmore Tramway Adventures
- Dinosaur Park
- Pactola Pines Marina
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
- Sheridan Lake
- Big Thunder Gold Mine
- Dakota Fields Sports Complex
- Prairie Berry Winery
- Petrified Forest of the Black Hills
- Chapel in the Hills
- Art Alley
- Pactola Point Swim Beach
- Hart Ranch Golf Course
- Storybook Island
- Rushmore Cave


