10 Outdoor Activities in Rapid City That You Shouldn't Miss

February 3, 2022 Darwin Bolte

Rapid City has long been considered one of the gateways to the West, and its rich cowboy and Native American heritage is the result. Visitors won't want to miss the area's mammoth outdoor sculptures. There's Mount Rushmore, of course, but work also continues on the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be the largest sculpture in the world when it is finally completed years down the line. Among the many local attractions are the scenic Black Hills, several nearby cavern systems that offer guided tours and the South Dakota Air and Space Museum.
Restaurants in Rapid City

1. GeoFunTrek Tours

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GeoFunTrek Tours

For those seeking a high-quality, day-long guided tour in the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota with exceptional guides - GeoFunTrek Tours is the answer! Specializing in Custom Tours, Private Tours and Traditional Family Tours, we bring the region to life in ways that are fun and memorable. We will work with you to design and deliver your personalized "Dream Tour". We use a rich mixture of local knowledge, history, geology, paleontology, poetry & folklore to take you places that few experience. Our tours are unique, intimate, and emotionally satisfying. We have the knowledge and experience to craft truly exceptional tours that you will enjoy and remember for years to come. Join us in the comfort and safety of a Sprinter van or Honda Pilot SUV for a day to remember.

2. Black Hills Adventure Tours

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Black Hills Adventure Tours

We offer sightseeing and soft adventure tours in the Black Hills. Our tours include hiking, biking, kayaking and sightseeing. In addition, we offer tour to the major tourism destinations in the Black Hills including Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, the Badlands, Devils Tower and Crazy Horse. We have tour packages set up or you can create a custom tour just for you!

3. Hart Ranch Golf Course

23645 Clubhouse Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702-7360 +1 605-341-5703 http://www.hartranch.com/
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Hart Ranch Golf Course

Nestled against foothills of ponderosa pine, Hart Ranch's 18-hole Championship Golf Course is a treat for any golfer. We are proud to have quietly become one of the Upper Midwest's premier golf facilities. We have been listed in Golf Digest's "Places to Play" not only because of the challenging golf, but also the friendly service and smiling faces.

4. Black Hills Tour Company

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Black Hills Tour Company

Tour the Black Hills in a comfortable air-conditioned 2014 Mercedes high-top Sprinter, or our luxurious Ford Flex! Black Hills Tour Company offers day and multi-day tours, specializing in scenic, family, bike and winery and brewery tours! Our local guides are very knowledgable of the cultural and geographic history of the Black Hills and Badlands region. We offer private group as well as public tours. New this summer, our bike tours are available for road and Mickelson rail-to-trail adventures! We offer both fully guided and self-guided tours, with full support and local knowledge you are sure to enjoy your time pedaling through the Black Hills. Our scenic tours include trips to the local monuments and national and state parks, as well as some with other adventures such as hiking, riding the 1880 train, or zip line tours with views of Rushmore. Our famous winery/brewery tours, onboard our stretch VW bus named Fiona are unique and memorable experiences you won't soon forget!

5. Black Hills Outdoor Fun

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Black Hills Outdoor Fun

Welcome to Black Hills Outdoor Fun where ATV tours are our specialty! Most people like to ride atv's throughout the Black Hills National Forest but tend to not know the trails very well and spend most of the time looking at a map and missing out on the beauty of the surroundings. We offer a guided tour that is a 4 hour round trip which includes a short hike. You will have your own ATV or UTV to drive. Experience is needed when riding the ATV and none is needed to drive the UTV. Children under 4 are not able to ride due to the length of the tour and safety of the small children. Stay at one of our homes on Edelweiss Mountain and you will receive 20% off the tour. The tour is dusty at times, wet at times, and bumpy most of the time. Call for more details. We would love to have you enjoy the National Forest.

6. Best of the West Tours

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Best of the West Tours

Narrated contactless & non contactless private limousine tours of the Black Hills & Mt Rushmore or Badlands or Devils tower for up to six guests. All our tours are private with no extra fees. Guest seating is the middle & rear with large comfortable leather bench seats facing each other with its own separate heating & a/c. Limo’s have a wall/window between the driver & guests. We show you the attractions short movies on the way to each attraction. We offer three 8 hour tours back start 8am about 4pm. Our limousines are long enough for comfort & short enough to drive Iron Mt Roads & Needles highways tunnels, pigtail bridges & sharpe narrow turns. Tours include attraction fees for our regular tour stops. Please feel free to bring your own alcohol, soda, water, snacks & ice. Please drink responsibly. Center of seats work great for Children or petite guests

7. Buzzards Roost

Highway 44 About Five Miles West of Rapid City, Rapid City, SD 57702 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/blackhills/recarea/?recid=82019
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Buzzards Roost

8. EagleRider

2820 Harley Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702-9693 +1 605-340-8630 https://www.eaglerider.com/rapid-city
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EagleRider

EagleRider pioneered the motorcycle rental and tour business in 1992. Since then, the brand has become synonymous with motorcycle adventure worldwide. The company offers multi-brand rentals, guided and self-guided tours, apparel and service as it continues to expand its reach globally.

9. Smoking Gun

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Smoking Gun

Smoking Gun was started in 2013 by Navy Veteran and firearm enthusiast Kim Smith. We have over 65 rental firearms and 10 additional machine guns. Personal firearms may be brought in also. We host people from all over the world and with any experience level. So whether you are brand new to firearms or experienced, we can get you set up on the range! Stop in or give us a call!

10. Reptile Gardens

8955 S Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57702-6577 +1 605-342-5873 [email protected] http://www.reptilegardens.com/
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Reptile Gardens

World-renowned adventure park, Reptile Gardens is a must-see family attraction no matter what your age. We maintain the finest collection of tropical plants, colorful flowers, and exotic reptiles anywhere - we have more species and subspecies of venomous reptiles than any other zoo or park in the world!

Reviewed By shayleev - Grimes, United States

The Reptile Gardens was enjoyed by our entire family (kids age 11 & 8)! We did the gator & snake show and loved both. Matt has a great sense of humor while also giving tons of info. We loved all the different types of venomous snakes, Maniac the GIANT crocodile, prairie dog town and petting the Tank the tortoise was my favorite! While it did seem a little overpriced we definitely enjoyed our time there.

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