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Inside Background
Architecture 
The Alex Johnson Hotel combines Germanic Tudor Architecture with consistent...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Culture 
Before you see the Black Hills. . .                  ... Get a Guide!     The...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
History 
Rapid City is the Gateway to the intermountain west and was founded 1876 by a...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
Downtown and West Boulevard Historic Districts- Rapid City has two historic...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Rapid City is your bridge to some of the most intriguing and beautiful...
Last edited: 17 March 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Getting to the "heart of it all" is easy. Centrally located in the United...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
      Click on this link to plan your Rapid City trip! By Car Interstate 90 is...
Last edited: 03 September 2009
Getting Around 
Getting Around Rental cars and limo service are available at Rapid City...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Public Transportation 
RapidRide Fixed Route System   The City has a fixed route system, known as...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Automobile Rentals in Rapid City Avis Rent-a-Car 4550 Terminal Rd. 605-393-0740...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Tour Companies 
 Black Hills Adventure Tours: Black Hills Adventure Tours will provide you with...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Rapid City's Self-Guided City Tour & Historic Districts: One of the most...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
Nightlife 
For a complete list of entertainment in Rapid City view: http://www.rapidc...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
ART in RAPID CITY!    ~ View the following sites for more information regarding...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Shopping 
Shopping in Rapid City You'll find a variety of shopping available to you while...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Sports and Activities The Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau event...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Rainy Day Activities 
A great to place to spend a rainy  or snowy day! Robbinsdale Lanes is a family...
Last edited: 02 June 2007
Watiki Indoor Waterpark 
The Watiki Indoor waterpark is located in Rapid City, SD just off Interstate 90...
Last edited: 27 February 2008
Bear Country USA 
Bear Country USA A unique drive-thru wildlife park featuring North American...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Black Hills Caverns 
Black Hills Caverns Come see the hills greatest cave adventure. Offering three...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Chapel in the Hills 
Stavkirke Chapel This replica of the famous 850-year-old Borgund Stave Church...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Supper & Western Music Show 
Circle B Ranch Nestled on 58 acres in the Black Hills National Forest of South...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Cosmos of the Black Hills 
Cosmos Mystery Area One of the strangest locations in the Black Hills, where...
Last edited: 03 July 2009
Dinosaur Park 
Seven life-size concrete replicas of monstrous prehistoric reptiles roam the...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Journey Museum 
The Journey Museum takes you on an incredible trek through time, from the...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Museum of Geology 
Museum of Geology The Museum of Geology is an exhibit facility that presents an...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Old MacDonald's Farm 
Old MacDonalds Farm Located on Hwy 16, 9 Miles S. of Rapid City. Pony Rides...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf 
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf offers a fun miniature...
Last edited: 08 July 2008
Reptile Gardens 
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Rushmore Waterslide Park 
Rushmore Waterslide Park Play all day at this water park with 10 exciting...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns 
Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns Adventure Awaits! Let our knowledgeable and...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
South Dakota Air and Space Museum 
South Dakota Air and Space Museum See aviation history come to life with indoor...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Storybook Island 
Storybook Island  Storybook Island is a fantasy of design, color, animation and...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dining Rapid City has some of the area's best restaurants! From Japanese...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Breakfast 
 Visitors to Rapid City who also have a taste for Kona Coffee from the BIG...
Last edited: 04 February 2007
Delmonico Grill 
American grill cuisine with a jazzy atmosphere. Steaks, roasted lobster, slow...
Last edited: 05 September 2008
Flying T Chuckwagon Supper 
Flying T. Chuckwagon Serving up western hospitality with BBQ dinner followed by...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
The Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Suppers and Western Music Show 
Circle B Chuckwagon The most fun you'll have on vacation! Best of the West...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
The Fireside 
Whether you are looking for an extremely romantic, friendly, or comfortable...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
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Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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