Guidebook for Rapid City
Food Scene
The best curry chicken salad sandwich (that I love to order over a bed of lettuce instead of on bread).
46 locals recommend
Harriet & Oak
329 Main StThe best curry chicken salad sandwich (that I love to order over a bed of lettuce instead of on bread).
Some of my favorite food in the area and also has a lot of great options for vegetarians and vegans. One dish is plenty for two people to split!
20 locals recommend
Everest Cuisine
2328 W Main StSome of my favorite food in the area and also has a lot of great options for vegetarians and vegans. One dish is plenty for two people to split!
The avocado open face with a side of bacon is my favorite breakfast in town. It will hold you over until dinner time and goes great with just a plain black coffee.
36 locals recommend
Essence Of Coffee
908 Main StThe avocado open face with a side of bacon is my favorite breakfast in town. It will hold you over until dinner time and goes great with just a plain black coffee.
If you love food and are looking for one of the best spots locals love, this is your place to get a meal!
50 locals recommend
Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th StIf you love food and are looking for one of the best spots locals love, this is your place to get a meal!
Best burgers in the Northern Hills! And a beautiful drive to and from.
40 locals recommend
Lewie's Burgers & Brews
711 S Main StBest burgers in the Northern Hills! And a beautiful drive to and from.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hands down the best beer in the Black Hills. Scratch that - best beer in South Dakota. The lemongrass saison is my all-time favorite. There's also board games and always a kiddo or two (family friendly!).
64 locals recommend
Lost Cabin Beer Co.
1401 W Omaha StHands down the best beer in the Black Hills. Scratch that - best beer in South Dakota. The lemongrass saison is my all-time favorite. There's also board games and always a kiddo or two (family friendly!).
This is our city's swankiest little rooftop bar. Tell the folks at the hotel front desk you're visiting from out of town to get a night pass for access. The best view in the entire city.
26 locals recommend
Vertex Sky Bar
523 6th StThis is our city's swankiest little rooftop bar. Tell the folks at the hotel front desk you're visiting from out of town to get a night pass for access. The best view in the entire city.
Shopping
The best locally-owned outdoor store in the area. Everything from maps and guidebooks to replacements for your favorite water bottle you left on the plane.
7 locals recommend
Roam'n Around
512 Main StThe best locally-owned outdoor store in the area. Everything from maps and guidebooks to replacements for your favorite water bottle you left on the plane.
Great kids book selection and the shop staff always has wonderful recommendations!
6 locals recommend
Mitzi's Books
510 Main StGreat kids book selection and the shop staff always has wonderful recommendations!
Karma Boutique
529 Main StSuper friendly staff and one of my favorite downtown women's clothing boutiques.
Parks & Nature
There are hiking trails all throughout the Canyon. And it's a beautiful drive to get to them!
86 locals recommend
Spearfish Canyon
There are hiking trails all throughout the Canyon. And it's a beautiful drive to get to them!
Some of the most beautiful views in the region. Don't let rainy days deter you - the colors are even more stunning. Definitely worth going early for a sunrise or staying late for a sunset. The White River Valley overlook is one of my favorite views.
163 locals recommend
Badlands National Park
Some of the most beautiful views in the region. Don't let rainy days deter you - the colors are even more stunning. Definitely worth going early for a sunrise or staying late for a sunset. The White River Valley overlook is one of my favorite views.
Essentials
A short drive from my place and has all the essentials you'll need, including a pharmacy.
50 locals recommend
Safeway
2120 Mt Rushmore RdA short drive from my place and has all the essentials you'll need, including a pharmacy.
Walgreens
1902 Mt Rushmore RdThis is also our closest 24-hour pharmacy!
Entertainment & Activities
Rainy day cramping your hiking plans? Take a walk downtown and go see a movie at this beautiful historic building! Their popcorn is a favorite among locals.
23 locals recommend
Elks Theatre
512 6th StRainy day cramping your hiking plans? Take a walk downtown and go see a movie at this beautiful historic building! Their popcorn is a favorite among locals.