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Visiting Rapid City, SD


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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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Nov
44°F 6°C
23°F -5°C
1 in 2 cm
Dec
37°F 2°C
16°F -8°C
0 in 1 cm
Jan
35°F 1°C
14°F -10°C
0 in 1 cm
Feb
37°F 2°C
16°F -8°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
41°F 5°C
21°F -6°C
1 in 3 cm
Apr
54°F 12°C
32°F 0°C
2 in 4 cm
Extended Forecast
Friday
27 Nov
Hi:
59°F 15°C
Lo:
27°F -2°C
Saturday
28 Nov
Hi:
41°F 5°C
Lo:
20°F -6°C
Sunday
29 Nov
Hi:
40°F 4°C
Lo:
16°F -8°C

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Hotel Alex Johnson

4 of 5 stars
Deming, NM
25 Nov 2009

The Hotel Alex Johnson is a landmark in the historic district of Rapid City, SD. It is located only two short blocks from the Rapid City transportation center, where I arrived via bus, and therefore...more

Radisson Hotel Rapid City / Mt Rushmore

5 of 5 stars
washington dc
25 Nov 2009

Really go above and beyond. I had several sick passengers and the bellman and staff were extremely kind and understanding. Stacie and Christie are outstanding an an absolute necessity to ensure smooth...more

Foothills Inn

19 Nov 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed in Rapid CIty in the summer at rates of over $150 a night and while this is the off season - the rate of $30 a night for two queen beds. well how can you go wrong. The hotel was conveniently...more

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