10 days in Rapid City, Deadwood & Montana Itinerary

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Rapid City
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Deadwood
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Bozeman
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Rapid City
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Rapid City — 3 nights

Gateway to the Black Hills

You've added Murphy's Pub & Grill, Independent Ale House, Lost Cabin Beer Co., and other attractions to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): join in the after-dark buzz at Independent Ale House. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, pause for some photo ops at Crazy Horse Memorial, identify plant and animal life at Bear Country USA, then learn about winemaking at Firehouse Wine Cellars, and finally get a taste of local nightlife at Murphy's Pub & Grill.

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Springfield to Rapid City is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Springfield to Rapid City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Springfield in July, Rapid City is little chillier at night with lows of 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Deadwood.
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Deadwood — 1 night

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You can drive from Rapid City to Deadwood in an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rapid City to Deadwood. In August, daytime highs in Deadwood are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Tue) before leaving for Bozeman.
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Bozeman — 4 nights

Bozeman Hot Springs has been added to your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bozeman: Big Sky (River Rafting & Tubing & Horseback Riding Tours).

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Traveling by flight from Deadwood to Bozeman takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Deadwood to Bozeman is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder evenings in Bozeman when traveling from Deadwood in August, with lows around 47°F. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Rapid City.
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Rapid City — 1 night

Gateway to the Black Hills

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park.

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Traveling by flight from Bozeman to Rapid City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bozeman in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 60°F in Rapid City. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Montana travel guide

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The Crown of the Continent
With a population of only one million, Montana remains an untouched natural paradise of snowcapped peaks, expansive forests, and alpine lakes, dotted with Old West ghost towns, Indian reservations, and progressive urban communities. Appreciate the state's unique charm and beauty with a trip to Glacier National Park, where you can come face-to-face with Montana wildlife among its high peaks. Head to the state's largest cities, Billings and Missoula, for an array of historical attractions and cultural sightseeing.
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