Rapid City and the Black Hills
Food scene
Charming local coffee roaster with arty vibe, well-roasted and brewed coffee, and homemade pop tarts and weekend waffles.
46 locals recommend
Harriet & Oak
329 Main StCharming local coffee roaster with arty vibe, well-roasted and brewed coffee, and homemade pop tarts and weekend waffles.
Really flavorful and delicious Indian and Nepalese food as good as you’ll find anywhere, right across the park. Tons of vegetarian options too. Note: they’re serious about the spice levels!
17 locals recommend
Himalayan Kitchen
1720 Mt Rushmore RdReally flavorful and delicious Indian and Nepalese food as good as you’ll find anywhere, right across the park. Tons of vegetarian options too. Note: they’re serious about the spice levels!
The best of Rapid’s craft breweries, in our opinion! Extremely popular—it can be hard to get a seat—but the beer is delicious, and you can buy it to take home as well.
64 locals recommend
Lost Cabin Beer Co.
1401 W Omaha StThe best of Rapid’s craft breweries, in our opinion! Extremely popular—it can be hard to get a seat—but the beer is delicious, and you can buy it to take home as well.
Longtime Rapid City favorite for soft-serve ice cream and old-school fast food.
32 locals recommend
Armadillo's Ice Cream Shoppe
130 Main StLongtime Rapid City favorite for soft-serve ice cream and old-school fast food.
A great spot to get local produce, fresh hot mini donuts, flowers, handmade goods, and people-watching.
6 locals recommend
Black Hills Farmers Market
245 E Omaha StA great spot to get local produce, fresh hot mini donuts, flowers, handmade goods, and people-watching.
An excellent selection of local and natural groceries and home products, including an extensive bulk foods section
13 locals recommend
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
100 East Blvd NAn excellent selection of local and natural groceries and home products, including an extensive bulk foods section
Mason jar sundaes and homemade ice cream. There's a reason there's often a line out the door.
17 locals recommend
The Silver Lining Creamery
512 Main StMason jar sundaes and homemade ice cream. There's a reason there's often a line out the door.
Goods
Wonderful indie bookstore downtown, cozy and well-stocked.
Mitzi's Books
510 Main StIf you love vinyl records—or used CDs and cassettes!—you’ll love this record haven packed with secondhand treasures. Also, fwiw, disc golf supplies.
12 locals recommend
Black Hills Escape Rooms
705 Main StIf you love vinyl records—or used CDs and cassettes!—you’ll love this record haven packed with secondhand treasures. Also, fwiw, disc golf supplies.
World-class fly-fishing resources, outdoor supplies, and guided fishing trips, owned and operated by a friend of ours who’s a Rapid City local.
Dakota Angler & Outfitter
1010 Jackson BlvdWorld-class fly-fishing resources, outdoor supplies, and guided fishing trips, owned and operated by a friend of ours who’s a Rapid City local.
Sightseeing
Engaging and illuminating exhibits on all things Black Hills. A great rainy day, snow day, or heatwave escape.
47 locals recommend
The Journey Museum and Learning Center
222 New York StEngaging and illuminating exhibits on all things Black Hills. A great rainy day, snow day, or heatwave escape.
Astonishing (and fragile) natural beauty. Handle with care, respect the animals and landscape, and be ready to be amazed by the views.
163 locals recommend
Badlands National Park
Astonishing (and fragile) natural beauty. Handle with care, respect the animals and landscape, and be ready to be amazed by the views.
Trails a few blocks from the house that lead to beautiful views.
15 locals recommend
Skyline Wilderness Area Park
515 West BlvdTrails a few blocks from the house that lead to beautiful views.
Another network of amazing trails in the heart of Rapid. Gorgeous trails, forest, rocks, and views.
12 locals recommend
Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park
Cowboy Hill RoadAnother network of amazing trails in the heart of Rapid. Gorgeous trails, forest, rocks, and views.