Rapid Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rapid Valley
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
The room is clean and new. The bed is comfy. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Although, the front entrance was dirty. I’m not sure if this is usual or just from the wind. The bar/restaurant downstairs was a plus, however, the seats in the restaurant need an upgrade. Overall, for a quick night ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Clean room, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Breakfast was good, it was convenient having it on site so you could fuel up early in the morning before heading out for adventures.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Most affordable nice hotel we’ve ever been to! Extremely friendly and clean
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Elk Creek Resort
Holy Smoke Resort
Good
Reviewed on 24 Oct 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.
Black Hills Caverns
Learn about the local history of Rapid City with a stop at Black Hills Caverns. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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
- Black Hills Caverns
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Reptile Gardens
- Rushmore Mall
- Rushmore Tramway Adventures
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
- Pactola Pines Marina
- Dinosaur Park
- Sheridan Lake
- Dakota Fields Sports Complex
- Big Thunder Gold Mine
- Hart Ranch Golf Course
- Petrified Forest of the Black Hills
- Pactola Point Swim Beach
- Chapel in the Hills
- Rushmore Cave
- Storybook Island
- Gutzon Borglum Historical Center
- Presidents Park
