*** PLEASE NOTE *** Our wedding will be an adult focused affair. We appreciate your understanding. Kids of the wedding party & immediate family are permitted, and kids of guests that are under 2 years old are permitted.

Ashley & Tate

June 7, 2025 • Rapid City, SD
85 Days To Go!

*** PLEASE NOTE *** Our wedding will be an adult focused affair. We appreciate your understanding. Kids of the wedding party & immediate family are permitted, and kids of guests that are under 2 years old are permitted.

Ashley & Tate

June 7, 2025 • Rapid City, SD
85 Days To Go!

Things to Do

THINGS TO DO

Perfectly situated between the Black Hills and Badlands, Rapid City, South Dakota is more than a destination - it's a gateway to bold adventures and timeless narratives. With a bounty of attractions that range from ten parks and monuments to the City of Presidents, Rapid offers a rich story of history, nature, and culture that goes beyond the everyday. Set foot in a land where natural wonders have been forming for eons and unexpected surprises are at every turn. Explore things to do in Rapid - where every season is adventure season.


Native American Culture

There’s no denying the sense of wonder and spiritual significance found in and surrounding Rapid City. The ever-abundant Black Hills and the wide open spaces of the Great Plains make the perfect setting for Native American discovery. With centuries of vibrant and rich history you’re set to experience a culture that is still very much alive.


Top 10 Native American Experiences

Crazy Horse Memorial®

Black Hills National Forest

Described as an “Island in the Plains,” the multiple-use Black Hills National Forest has an activity for everyone. Explore the many formations, canyons and gulches, open grasslands, tumbling streams, and deep blue lakes.


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Downtown Rapid

Find the heart of Rapid City downtown at Main Street Square. This fun-filled public space features around 150 events a year from live concerts, family-friendly festivals, and more! During the summer the square is alive with the dancing waters of interactive fountains. In the winter months, the square transforms into a lively ice skating rink with rentals available on site.


Discover the finest selections of Native American art, crafts, jewelry, books and music in Downtown Rapid City at Prairie Edge Trading Co. and Galleries! Enjoy an experience that will last a lifetime when you visit this two-story shop that takes up half of a city block.


Explore the premier western South Dakota arts center for contemporary visual arts, arts education and performing arts. The Dahl is home to an event center, five visual arts galleries, an interactive children's gallery, the Cyclorama Mural of American History, and a gift shop with work from local and regional artists.


The Main Street Square fountains serve as an interactive splash patio, offering a fun way to cool off in the downtown. Surrounded by historic charm, shops, and eateries, the fountains provide a perfect setting for free water fun.

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ADVENTURE • EAT & DRINK • ATTRACTIONS • TOURS