Rapid Valley
Travel Guide
Visit Rapid Valley

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Staff was outstanding with pets. They had treats and a basket of toys for the dogs to pick a toy from. Rooms were clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Excellent resort!
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Breakfast menu was varied, hearty, and delicious. Clean room, attentive and friendly staff. Room was clean. Green flashing lights on the smoke detectors on ceiling blinked every 6 seconds, affecting sleep.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
The staff was amazing. I loved the room we had. The beds are very comfy and I slept well. We booked a second night and stayed a little longer. The water pressure on the 3rd floor was even great! Thanks for a great stay!
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Pine Haven Lodging
It was a perfect little cabin. Had everything we needed
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Elk Creek Resort
The area and the place itself are very nice. The cottages are nice and comfy and clean the only thing that I would suggest to try and get better It's definitely the beds. They are super soft once you lay in them you sink into the middle, making it very uncomfortable to rest. The other thing is, I ...
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025
Popular places to visit

Bear Country USA
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Bear Country USA home during your travels in Rapid City. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Reptile Gardens
See the exotic and native animals who live at Reptile Gardens during your travels in Colonial Pine Hills. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments.
Watiki Water Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Watiki Water Park during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
The Monument Civic Center
Learn about the events happening at The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.
Monument Health
Though Monument Health might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rapid City while you are here.
Main Street Square
Find out about the history of Rapid City when you spend time at Main Street Square. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Custer State Park: Self-Guided Drive with Audio Guide

Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse plus Iron Mtn Road and Sylvan Lake

