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Neighborhood amenities
Splash pad, slides, pool in walking distance from the house. $6 entry per person. I don't think residency is required
Parkview Pool - May 31 2018
4221 Parkview DrSplash pad, slides, pool in walking distance from the house. $6 entry per person. I don't think residency is required
Nearby neighborhood bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and sports on screens. Friday night karaoke, Saturday night live music, daily drink specials, pool tables, darts, and jukebox
Joe's Place Bar & Grill
4302 Pendleton DriveNearby neighborhood bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and sports on screens. Friday night karaoke, Saturday night live music, daily drink specials, pool tables, darts, and jukebox
Cohort Craft Brewery
4905 5th StreetWalkable craft brewery brand new to the neighborhood!
See our professional hockey team if you're in town for a home game during the season!
Rapid City Rush
444 Mt Rushmore RdSee our professional hockey team if you're in town for a home game during the season!
Cool underground arts scene. Concerts, improv, gallery shows -- all sorts of stuff on the calendar
The Cave Collective
406 5th StCool underground arts scene. Concerts, improv, gallery shows -- all sorts of stuff on the calendar
We have one of these things. The Wild Bill one is something you might not find anywhere else 🤠
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Black Hills Escape Rooms
705 Main StWe have one of these things. The Wild Bill one is something you might not find anywhere else 🤠
If you're sore from all the physical woes of travel and need a quick muscle kneading you can pop in here at the mall--no calls or reservations needed. Over the clothes, about $1/minute. Bring cash.
Go Spa
2200 N Maple AveIf you're sore from all the physical woes of travel and need a quick muscle kneading you can pop in here at the mall--no calls or reservations needed. Over the clothes, about $1/minute. Bring cash.
If you need to get in a run while you're here this is a nice ~1 mile asphalt loop ~1 mile from the house with cute off leash dogs to look at. There's little tree cover and no water so you'll need to bring your own. There is a Port-a-Potty.
If you prefer to train on aggressive hills, try taking AnnaMaria Dr to AltaVista Dr up to City View Dr and down Fox Run Dr. This is the neighborhood just to the northwest of us across 5th St (you will run past Black Hills Surgical Hospital). I don't know how long this loop is.
Robbinsdale Park
631 East Oakland StreetIf you need to get in a run while you're here this is a nice ~1 mile asphalt loop ~1 mile from the house with cute off leash dogs to look at. There's little tree cover and no water so you'll need to bring your own. There is a Port-a-Potty.
If you prefer to train on aggressive hills, try taking AnnaMaria Dr to AltaVista Dr up to City View Dr and down Fox Run Dr. This is the neighborhood just to the northwest of us across 5th St (you will run past Black Hills Surgical Hospital). I don't know how long this loop is.
Sightseeing
Very interesting little-known regional history, outdoor and indoor museum, fish viewing, and free. The gift shop has some local pickles and preserves, don't miss it!
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D.C. Booth Historische Nationale Viskwekerij & Archief
423 Hatchery CirVery interesting little-known regional history, outdoor and indoor museum, fish viewing, and free. The gift shop has some local pickles and preserves, don't miss it!
Pop in at will and check out the hotel lobby for some interesting history and unique Native American details. Find some real treasures in the gift shop. If you can find a way to get up to the rooftop bar you'll be rewarded with some one of a kind views of Rapid City.
My bf said of this allegedly haunted locale, "Come for the swastikas, stay for the shining."
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Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
523 6th StPop in at will and check out the hotel lobby for some interesting history and unique Native American details. Find some real treasures in the gift shop. If you can find a way to get up to the rooftop bar you'll be rewarded with some one of a kind views of Rapid City.
My bf said of this allegedly haunted locale, "Come for the swastikas, stay for the shining."
For when you're looking for someone else to drive you 2+ hours through the scenic hills, windows down. Get a round trip ticket and start from either Keystone or Hill City
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1880 Trein - Hill City Depot
222 Railroad AveFor when you're looking for someone else to drive you 2+ hours through the scenic hills, windows down. Get a round trip ticket and start from either Keystone or Hill City
A free nearby museum with some unique creatures, fossils, and stones you might not even have heard of before!
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Museum of Geology
561 E St Joseph StA free nearby museum with some unique creatures, fossils, and stones you might not even have heard of before!
Drive on through and observe more bison that you've probably ever seen before, right next to your car. Also expect to see deer and prairie dogs. It's either free or included in your Custer State Park entrance pass, I'm not sure
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Wildlife Loop Road
Drive on through and observe more bison that you've probably ever seen before, right next to your car. Also expect to see deer and prairie dogs. It's either free or included in your Custer State Park entrance pass, I'm not sure
Food scene
Rapid City restaurants and bars unless noted otherwise
Authentic underground downtown speakeasy with craft cocktails open Thursday-Saturday. Text (do not call!) local area code nine three nine, oh oh ninety-five
Blind Lion
510 9th StreetAuthentic underground downtown speakeasy with craft cocktails open Thursday-Saturday. Text (do not call!) local area code nine three nine, oh oh ninety-five
Boutique ice cream at great prices. Unique and seasonal flavors. Great outdoor seating
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The Silver Lining Creamery
512 Main StBoutique ice cream at great prices. Unique and seasonal flavors. Great outdoor seating
Interesting flatbreads, draft beers, bottled wines and just great evening dinner ambience
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Independent Ale House
625 St Joseph StInteresting flatbreads, draft beers, bottled wines and just great evening dinner ambience
(Spearfish, SD) Unique menu and craft cocktails, great wine list and local beers. Next door to an axe throwing shop, craft brewery, and coffee/wine patio. Down the street from the Spearfish Rec Center which has awesome outdoor pools
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The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar
2525 Yukon Pl(Spearfish, SD) Unique menu and craft cocktails, great wine list and local beers. Next door to an axe throwing shop, craft brewery, and coffee/wine patio. Down the street from the Spearfish Rec Center which has awesome outdoor pools
Free live music, pop in if you're walking downtown exploring the night life and like what you hear. Check out the art in the lobby
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445 Martini Lounge
445 Mt Rushmore RdFree live music, pop in if you're walking downtown exploring the night life and like what you hear. Check out the art in the lobby
Authentically home cooked and soul nourishing Jamaican food (stews, curries, rice, and dumplings) by Pauline. Pair with a cold spicy ginger beer and leave oh so satisfied.
A&D Jamaican Restaurant
710 North Lacrosse StreetAuthentically home cooked and soul nourishing Jamaican food (stews, curries, rice, and dumplings) by Pauline. Pair with a cold spicy ginger beer and leave oh so satisfied.
Tasty breakfast sandwiches, great coffee, tons of different bagel and cream cheese varieties/flavors. Authentic cafe ambience
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Black Hills Bagels
913 Mt Rushmore RdTasty breakfast sandwiches, great coffee, tons of different bagel and cream cheese varieties/flavors. Authentic cafe ambience
Absolutely lovely locally roasted beans; they have tea and specialty coffee drinks made to order. They have a few pastries and hot played cafe breakfast menu items. Plenty of indoor seating
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Essence Of Coffee
908 Main StAbsolutely lovely locally roasted beans; they have tea and specialty coffee drinks made to order. They have a few pastries and hot played cafe breakfast menu items. Plenty of indoor seating
Very upscale dining but casual attire is totally okay. Amazing menu and huge cuts of steak. Awesome breakfast/brunch as well. Treat yourself!
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Legends steakhouse
Very upscale dining but casual attire is totally okay. Amazing menu and huge cuts of steak. Awesome breakfast/brunch as well. Treat yourself!
Two story arcade with new as well as vintage games. Total party scene on weekend nights. Full pizza menu during the day. "Adult" milkshakes are worth a look on the menu upstairs
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Start drukken
504 Mt Rushmore RdTwo story arcade with new as well as vintage games. Total party scene on weekend nights. Full pizza menu during the day. "Adult" milkshakes are worth a look on the menu upstairs
Delicious donuts, unique flavors. Have a fun breakfast--you're on vacation!
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Jerry's Cakes & Donuts
109 E Omaha StDelicious donuts, unique flavors. Have a fun breakfast--you're on vacation!
Great deals at Happy Hour 4-6p on appetizers, beer/wine, and wells/cocktails. More upscale kind of ranch/lodge vibe. Sports on screens in the bar area. Try chislic while you're in the region; it's especially great here
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Dakotah Steakhouse
1325 N Elk Vale RdGreat deals at Happy Hour 4-6p on appetizers, beer/wine, and wells/cocktails. More upscale kind of ranch/lodge vibe. Sports on screens in the bar area. Try chislic while you're in the region; it's especially great here
Sabor A Mexico Restaurante
208 East North StreetThis is the authentic Mexican food in Rapid
Family owned, authentic mediterranean/middle eastern salads, shawarmas, baklava, and gyros. Great spot for lunch
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The Gyro Hub
1745 Eglin StreetFamily owned, authentic mediterranean/middle eastern salads, shawarmas, baklava, and gyros. Great spot for lunch
On Mondays they offer a ~12" personal pizza and a pint for $8-9. It's a really great deal; don't be put off by it being attached to a gas station-- the ambience is modern pizza restaurant, borderline fast casual
Inferno Food By Fire
3501 South Dakota 44On Mondays they offer a ~12" personal pizza and a pint for $8-9. It's a really great deal; don't be put off by it being attached to a gas station-- the ambience is modern pizza restaurant, borderline fast casual
Himalayan Kitchen
1720 Mt Rushmore RdMy favorite Indian/Nepali food in Rapid
Soul food, seafood, hush puppies, poboys, boudin balls, hurricanes, Abita -- as a Gulf Coast native I think they are actually really nailing it!
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Jambonz Deux
740 Mountain View RoadSoul food, seafood, hush puppies, poboys, boudin balls, hurricanes, Abita -- as a Gulf Coast native I think they are actually really nailing it!
Friday/Saturday night in the wee hours it is a real party. Probably great for young singles
Oasis Lounge
711 Main StFriday/Saturday night in the wee hours it is a real party. Probably great for young singles
Very tasty barbecue and sides, spacious seating. Kick back in their recliners in front of the TV and fireplace. It's totally not a place you expect to find at the mall. I don't know another place in this region where you can get bbq, and I don't need to!
Maple Street BBQ
2200 North Maple AvenueVery tasty barbecue and sides, spacious seating. Kick back in their recliners in front of the TV and fireplace. It's totally not a place you expect to find at the mall. I don't know another place in this region where you can get bbq, and I don't need to!
Sabatino's Italian Ristorante
617 Main StreetScratch made pasta! Yum!
Pour 54 Taphouse
615 Main StreetOperate your own beer taps and pay by the ounce
I split time between here and Philly and this place has some cheese steaks to be proud of
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Philly Ted's Cheesesteak
502 Main StI split time between here and Philly and this place has some cheese steaks to be proud of
A real classy brunch. There can be a wait. I heard the dinner menu is nice too
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Tally's Silver Spoon
530 6th StA real classy brunch. There can be a wait. I heard the dinner menu is nice too
City/town information
Town center adjacent to Custer State Park. You'll find some dining spots and gem/rock stores. It's a nice spot to recharge after a hike or a long drive
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Custer
Town center adjacent to Custer State Park. You'll find some dining spots and gem/rock stores. It's a nice spot to recharge after a hike or a long drive
Casinos, wild west restaurants and shows, souvenir shops. Lots of references from the show Deadwood. Visit the cemetery at a very cheap entrance fee, watch a free shootout in the square, dress up like frontier saloon patrons and take a sepia tone souvenir portrait why don't you
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Deadwood
Casinos, wild west restaurants and shows, souvenir shops. Lots of references from the show Deadwood. Visit the cemetery at a very cheap entrance fee, watch a free shootout in the square, dress up like frontier saloon patrons and take a sepia tone souvenir portrait why don't you
Pop up bars in the summertime and primarily during the big motorcycle rally. Parking is tough during the rally unless you're okay with long walks. There's a motorcycle museum but the town as a whole does not seem like a great tourist stop other than during the rally.
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Sturgis
Pop up bars in the summertime and primarily during the big motorcycle rally. Parking is tough during the rally unless you're okay with long walks. There's a motorcycle museum but the town as a whole does not seem like a great tourist stop other than during the rally.
A college and young family town with beautiful scenic canyons, hiking, and a handful of hip eateries
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Spearfish
A college and young family town with beautiful scenic canyons, hiking, and a handful of hip eateries
You can stop into the one little watering hole here on your way back from the Badlands. Sometimes there's homemade food available for purchase. Definitely a local vibe but very visitor friendly. You may just meet their corgi mascot
Wasta
You can stop into the one little watering hole here on your way back from the Badlands. Sometimes there's homemade food available for purchase. Definitely a local vibe but very visitor friendly. You may just meet their corgi mascot
You can make a day of doing the museums, getting a spa treatment and soaking in the fresh spring water at Moccasin Springs, enjoying a cocktail made with local whiskey at Bourbon speakeasy, and bowling/dining at Winner's Circle. Evans Plunge is a more family friendly and historical swimming option that's pretty fun for couples, too.
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Hot Springs
You can make a day of doing the museums, getting a spa treatment and soaking in the fresh spring water at Moccasin Springs, enjoying a cocktail made with local whiskey at Bourbon speakeasy, and bowling/dining at Winner's Circle. Evans Plunge is a more family friendly and historical swimming option that's pretty fun for couples, too.
This is the tourist-trappy area surrounding Mt Rushmore (which is indeed a must see). It's not that bad; a good chance to take care of your souvenir-shopping, find some refreshments, walk around, kill some time if you need to
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Keystone
This is the tourist-trappy area surrounding Mt Rushmore (which is indeed a must see). It's not that bad; a good chance to take care of your souvenir-shopping, find some refreshments, walk around, kill some time if you need to
Hiking
A 6+ mile round trip loop with a few mildly technical spots. Well-worn and easy to follow trail, creature spotting, and a marvelous panoramic reward at the top. Pretty well tree-covered. Best to go early morning before everyone else wakes up
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Crow Peak Trailhead
A 6+ mile round trip loop with a few mildly technical spots. Well-worn and easy to follow trail, creature spotting, and a marvelous panoramic reward at the top. Pretty well tree-covered. Best to go early morning before everyone else wakes up
Medium-length & high intensity but not especially technical hike, incredible scenic views (basically what they would show you on some of the helicopter rides). Best to go very early in the morning, of course. Bring plenty of water. Bathroom facilities and a little lake are at the base (you can take my beach towels if you want to swim or picnic there). Usually plenty of parking but it can get quite crowded on weekends and holidays.
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Black Elk Peak
Medium-length & high intensity but not especially technical hike, incredible scenic views (basically what they would show you on some of the helicopter rides). Best to go very early in the morning, of course. Bring plenty of water. Bathroom facilities and a little lake are at the base (you can take my beach towels if you want to swim or picnic there). Usually plenty of parking but it can get quite crowded on weekends and holidays.
Beautiful cold-spring natural swimming hole. A somewhat technical hike to get to, but not a long hike and definitely worth it. Best appreciated for morning visits before the sun goes behind the ridge and the water gets *really* cold
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Hippie Hole
Beautiful cold-spring natural swimming hole. A somewhat technical hike to get to, but not a long hike and definitely worth it. Best appreciated for morning visits before the sun goes behind the ridge and the water gets *really* cold
Shorter than Black Elk Peak and a great way to take in the unique scenery and see some incredible views
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Cathedral Spires Trailhead
Shorter than Black Elk Peak and a great way to take in the unique scenery and see some incredible views