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Rapid City has long been considered one of the gateways to the West, and its rich cowboy and Native American heritage is the result. Visitors won't want to miss the area's mammoth outdoor sculptures. There's Mount Rushmore, of course, but work also continues on the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be the largest sculpture in the world when it is finally completed years down the line. Among the many local attractions are the scenic Black Hills, several nearby cavern systems that offer... more » Rapid City has long been considered one of the gateways to the West, and its rich cowboy and Native American heritage is the result. Visitors won't want to miss the area's mammoth outdoor sculptures. There's Mount Rushmore, of course, but work also continues on the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be the largest sculpture in the world when it is finally completed years down the line. Among the many local attractions are the scenic Black Hills, several nearby cavern systems that offer guided tours and the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. « less
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Pirate's Table

5 of 5 stars
Virginia
Jul 24, 2008

My wife and I had dinner here twice while in Rapid City. The lobster she had on our second night was excellent as was the filet mignon she had on our first. Both the prime rib and rib eye steak I...more

Mystery Mountain Resort

Jul 23, 2008

This was the worst campground that we have ever stayed in. The owner was rude, inconsiderate and not helpful. I was comparing between two campgrounds and he was not upfront about the questions I was...more

Microtel Inn & Suites Rapid City

4 of 5 stars
Minneapolis
Jul 22, 2008

Our family of 2 adults and 3 teens stayed in the Microtel for 3 nights. It wasn't a large room but there was plenty of space for all of us, and there was a long window-seat that one teen enjoyed...more

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