5 days in Rapid City Itinerary

South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.

You've added Needles Eye Tunnel, Devils Tower National Monument, 1880 Train/Black Hills Central Railroad, and other attractions to your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rapid City: Custer State Park (in Custer), Mount Rushmore National Memorial (in Keystone) and Crazy Horse Memorial (in Crazy Horse).

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Rapid City online trip itinerary maker.

Minneapolis to Rapid City is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Minneapolis to Rapid City, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November, daytime highs in Rapid City are 10°C, while nighttime lows are -2°C. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.