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The next adventure, the next photo op, the next flavor sensation – life is lived best when it’s full of discovery. There’s no place better to do that than Rapid City. Located in the heart of the Black Hills, Rapid City is the perfect destination for exploring amazing nature, history, art and more. It’s a place that’s easy – and fun – to explore. Let your goosebumps out to play. There are some big things waiting for you in Rapid City.
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| Outdoor Attractions |
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Rapid City is your perfect fresh-air headquarters. The surrounding area contains 470 miles of hiking trails and 700 miles of motorized trails in the 1.2 million acres of Black Hills National Forest, and it's all within easy driving distance of Rapid City. You can even explore natural beauty inside city limits at a variety of parks, including the beautiful Skyline Drive & Wilderness Area.
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| Parks & Monuments Within an Hour's Drive |
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In some places, it takes an hour just to get to work. But in Rapid City, you can take a quick trip in any direction and make some magical memories. Check out our interactive map to see how close you’ll be to great places like Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and more.
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| The Mount Rushmore of Family Vacations |
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Imagine a family vacation with fun and purpose. Celebrate history and freedom with the 60-foot faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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| Top 10 Scenic Cruises |
| Picking 10 wasn’t easy, but you’ll quickly see why these are our favorite places to cruise. Feel the wind in your hair as you see waterfalls, bison herds, rock formations and natural wonders you can only experience in western South Dakota – and it's all just a short drive from Rapid City. |
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