Best places in Rapid City, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

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 477 places in the city.

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J.R.'s Rhodehouse BBQ Pit

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 Wow! I go to a lot of barbecue places all around the country. It's my favorite type of food. This place has been the best so far. I understand that everybody likes a different flavor and taste, but this one is perfect for me. The sauce was sweet. The meat was delicious, Juicy, and falling apart. Th...

$$ $$

4.90 (727 reviews) (~9.86 km from centre)

Chapel In the Hills

Church

Replica of Borgund Stave Church in Norway, a 12th-century church of wooden boards & steep gables.

4.80 (971 reviews) (~6.7 km from centre)

Elks Theatre

Movie theater

Built in the early 20th-century, this theater screens modern films & stages occasional concerts.

4.80 (897 reviews) (~0.1 km from centre)

Museum of Geology

Museum

Free campus geology museum features mounted skeletons, rare fossils & exhibits, plus a gift shop.

4.80 (841 reviews) (~1.91 km from centre)

Crumbl - Rapid City

Dessert shop

$$ $$

4.80 (793 reviews) (~4.04 km from centre)

Canyon Lake Park

Park

Relaxed park area featuring a lake with ducks & geese, picnic areas, a toddler playground & gazebo.

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~5.26 km from centre)

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) (~0.71 km from centre)

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) (~3.43 km from centre)

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) (~1.21 km from centre)

Independent Ale House

Bar

Tavern specializing in beer & pizza, with wide varieties of both, served in casual surroundings.

$$ $$

4.70 (1K reviews) (~0.09 km from centre)

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) (~2.43 km from centre)

The Gyro Hub

Gyro restaurant

Contemporary, counter-serve Mediterranean eatery featuring gyros, wraps, falafel & more.

$$ $$

4.70 (806 reviews) (~4.05 km from centre)

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) (~0.94 km from centre)

Tinder Box Rapid City

Bar

Retail chain offering cigars & tobacco, plus a range of pipes & smoking accessories.

$$ $$

4.80 (370 reviews) (~0.07 km from centre)

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) (~6.87 km from centre)

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) (~2.42 km from centre)

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) (~0.44 km from centre)

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) (~0.53 km from centre)

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) (~0.66 km from centre)

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) (~2.83 km from centre)

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Best places in Rapid City, United States