Best places in Rapid City

Discover the best places in Rapid City, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 450 places in the city.

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Elks Theatre
Movie theater
Built in the early 20th-century, this theater screens modern films & stages occasional concerts.
4.80 (897 reviews)
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Museum of Geology
Museum
Free campus geology museum features mounted skeletons, rare fossils & exhibits, plus a gift shop.
4.80 (841 reviews)
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Crumbl - Rapid City
Dessert shop
$$ $$
4.80 (793 reviews)
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Canyon Lake Park
Park
Relaxed park area featuring a lake with ducks & geese, picnic areas, a toddler playground & gazebo.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe
Ice cream shop
Popular ice cream parlor with indoor & outdoor seating for creative sundaes & various sandwiches.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Pauly's Pizzeria & Sub Co.
Pizza restaurant
Contemporary counter serve & pub turning out classic pies, hot wings, salads & craft beers.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Lost Cabin Beer Co.
Brewery
👍👍 BEST brewery in Rapid City!! All of the beers I’ve tried here are absolutely delicious. The bartenders and staff are always friendly and willing to answer questions. The food trucks that frequent the brewery are top notch as well! I highly recommend Lost Cabin Beer Co.
4.80 (467 reviews)
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Independent Ale House
Bar
Tavern specializing in beer & pizza, with wide varieties of both, served in casual surroundings.
$$ $$
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Ron's Café
Cafe
👍👍 Great little mom and pop hole in the wall. The biscuits and gravy are amazing. Adorable, great service, very welcoming. The portions are great for the prices. Definitely give this place a try.
$ $$$
4.80 (448 reviews)
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The Gyro Hub
Gyro restaurant
Contemporary, counter-serve Mediterranean eatery featuring gyros, wraps, falafel & more.
$$ $$
4.70 (806 reviews)
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The Mud Hole of the Black Hills
Cafe
👍👍 When you wake up this morning, you face the uncertain crossroads of breakfast destinations. In response, you can Mud Up or you can Shut Up. As far as I’m concerned the Mud Hole of Black Hills definitively answers the question what eatery in Rapid City has the best Mud Bog. I’ve traveled to a lot of...
$ $$$
4.80 (397 reviews)
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Tinder Box Rapid City
Bar
Retail chain offering cigars & tobacco, plus a range of pipes & smoking accessories.
$$ $$
4.80 (370 reviews)
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Braeburn Dog Park & Ice Rink
Dog park
👍👍 Gorgeous park!! Best stop ever for dogs that have been on a road trip! This park is expansive and lush green. The creek runs along the border of the park. Our dogs went back several times to wade into the creek and drink. A+ experience.
4.70 (625 reviews)
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A&D Jamaican Restaurant
Jamaican restaurant
👍👍 Ok, I am so glad that this place exists for Rapid City! From the outside you wouldn't think much of the place, and once inside, it would look like an old cafe. Very simplistic atmosphere, but I feel this is where the charm of the place is. The owner Deloris “Pauline” Nicholson is just the sweetest...
$$ $$
4.80 (341 reviews)
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Essence of Coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 Loved their coffee! Their owners are an Australian couple and have thought about the whole experience. They were super friendly and lovely to talk to them!!! The only downside is the service, it is not good, the girls at the counter had quite a bad attitude. Only one of them was very nice ,the other...
$$ $$
4.70 (584 reviews)
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Dixon Coffee Company
Coffee shop
👍👍 Very good coffee and awesome staff! They gave little cups of whipped cream with sprinkles for the kids and they loved it. I was very impressed with how friendly our barista was - she also gave great recommendations. We are on vacation here and will stop again!
$$ $$
4.80 (324 reviews)
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Pure Bean Coffeehouse
Coffee shop
👍👍 Good coffee, laid back open space to relax. Loved the options for pastries and specialty coffee. We picked up a bag of beans on our way through. Some funky cool art work and stickers for sale too. Definitely worth checking out. Winter the barista was very welcoming and answered all our questions. To...
$ $$$
4.70 (520 reviews)
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El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 It was rush hour when me and my mom stopped to enjoy some delicious food, it took a while to get sat at a table but it was worth the wait because the gentleman cleaned it thoroughly.. He immediately asked what we would like to drink and brought them over fast. Another gentleman brought us over some...
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Harriet & Oak
Coffee shop
There's a VW van parked inside this hip cafe & roastery serving pastries, breakfast & lunch.
$ $$$
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Jambonz Deux
Contemporary Louisiana restaurant
Cajun cuisine whipped up in a narrow, red-hued space with jazz-themed decor & an upbeat atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.60 (998 reviews)
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