6 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 now added Chapel in the Hills to your itinerary. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Adams Museum and Adams House. Do some cultural sightseeing at Tatanka: Story of the Bison and D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. Change things up with these side-trips from Rapid City: Custer County 1881 Courthouse (in Custer), Hill City (South Dakota State Railroad Museum & The Museum @ Black Hills Institute) and Days of '76 Museum (in Deadwood). There's much more to do: view the masterpieces at Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries, get engrossed in the history at Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, examine the collection at The Journey Museum and Learning Center, and look for all kinds of wild species at Bear Country USA.

For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Rapid City vacation maker website.

In September, daytime highs in Rapid City are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F.