Best 43 things to do in Rapid City, SD

Drive through the Black Hills on a half-day scenic tour

Eat a chuckwagon supper, then catch a Fort Hays music variety show

See the Black Hills by coach with guided stops and attraction admission included

Black Hills sightseeing with two meals, admissions, and live music

Free-wheel through a buffalo herd and take aim at more than 40 targets

Explore an indoor jungle with crocodiles, dragons, and giant tortoises

Ride trails from the property in a Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 cc

Rent a 4-seater Yamaha RMAX4 for 4 or 8 hours with helmets and GPS included

Rent a 2-seat Yamaha RMAX2 and hit trails right from the property

Rent a Yamaha Wolverine X2 1000cc for 4–8 hours with space for coolers and gear

Ride to Custer Peak with your choice of machine in 1.5 hours

Tour the Mammoth Site, Custer State Park, and Rushmore Cave in one day

Ride an open-air jeep to see buffalo in Custer State Park, plus a VIP Mammoth Site tour

Spend the morning paddling Pactola Lake with lunch at the Sugar Shack

Private Badlands sightseeing day with lunch and key stops

Visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park on a private 8-hour tour

9-hour private tour with Indigenous stories, songs, and cultural stops

Choose your distance on a private Mickelson Trail bike ride with lunch included

Ride the 1880 Train and visit Mount Rushmore and Reptile Gardens in one day

Private drive through Spearfish Canyon with Deadwood history stops

5-day hosted Black Hills tour with hotel, meals, and top sights included

Choose sunrise, midday, or sunset on a private Badlands hike

Tour Mount Rushmore and hike the 3-mile Flume Trail from Rapid City

Jeep safari and guided hiking in Custer State Park with lunch