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Rapid City has long been considered one of the gateways to the West, and its rich cowboy and Native American heritage is the result. Visitors won't want to miss the area's mammoth outdoor sculptures. There's Mount Rushmore, of course, but work also continues on the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be the largest sculpture in the world when it is finally completed years down the line. Among the many local attractions are the scenic Black Hills, several nearby cavern systems that offer... more » Rapid City has long been considered one of the gateways to the West, and its rich cowboy and Native American heritage is the result. Visitors won't want to miss the area's mammoth outdoor sculptures. There's Mount Rushmore, of course, but work also continues on the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be the largest sculpture in the world when it is finally completed years down the line. Among the many local attractions are the scenic Black Hills, several nearby cavern systems that offer guided tours and the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. « less

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“Excellent Brews, Below par food”

Firehouse Brewing Co.

3 of 5 stars
BrigH
Austin, Tx.
9 Oct 2008

If you're looking for some good beer I'd suggest this place. If you're looking for something to eat I'd pass it up. The bartenders were so nice about keeping the channel on the game we were...more

“Historic Hotel”

Hotel Alex Johnson

3 of 5 stars
BrigH
Austin, Tx.
9 Oct 2008

Rather than staying in a chain we booked the Hotel Alex Johnson for our stay in Rapid City to run a marathon. It is in a great location, downtown- within walking distance to good restaurants and...more

“Average hotel”

Holiday Inn Rapid City-Rushmore Plaza

3 of 5 stars
EventDiva
Aurora, Colorado
9 Oct 2008

I stayed at this hotel for a business conference for 2 nights. It's your average Holiday Inn, nothing spectacular about the rooms but they are clean. Mine had kind of a musty odor at times, but it...more

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The Journey Museum-parking? 01 October 2008, 1 reply
Rapid City area this weekend with 3 kids- what should we do? 26 September 2008, 4 replies
traveling to repid city and n/s..fly or drive or bus?? 17 September 2008, 12 replies
back from Mt Rushmore 03 September 2008, no replies
Denver trip to SD? 09 September 2008, 3 replies
need some advice for last minute trip 27 August 2008, 11 replies
Parking a problem in downtown Rapid City? 26 August 2008, 3 replies
"Rock and Pine Adventures Buffalo Cave Rock Art Tour" 04 September 2008, 2 replies
Irish Pubs 09 September 2008, 4 replies
Any Road Works between Rapid City and Yellow Stone 11 September 2008, 3 replies
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