9 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'll find plenty of places to visit near Rapid City: Keystone (Presidential Trail & Mount Rushmore National Memorial), Mount Moriah Cemetery (in Deadwood) and Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway (in Spearfish). There's much more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Reptile Gardens, wander the streets of Downtown Rapid City, stroll through Bear Country USA, and play a few rounds at Hart Ranch Golf Course.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Rapid City trip site.

Expect a daytime high around 48°F in November, and nighttime lows around 28°F.