Galleriesĭiscover a different perspective on our area by touring local artist exhibits at the cities galleries. Add a challenge to the tour by completing the scavenger hunt found on the back of the City of Presidents map. These bronze, life-sized statues will really quiz you on your presidential history. Warm winter days are the perfect opportunity to greet the City of Presidents sprinkled throughout our downtown district. Their exhibits will walk you through time as it brings together five major prehistoric and historic collections all under one roof or visit the Museum of Geology on South Dakota Mines campus History Take in the history and culture of our area with a visit to The Journey Museum & Learning Center. Or taste your way to perfection with a unique cooking class at Sabatino’s Italian Ristorante. Places like Prouty Pottery and Canvas 2 Paint offer classes to unleash your artistic abilities. Get hands-on in Rapid City and learn a new skill. The best vacation destinations teach you something new. Both taphouses offer a great selection of local and regional breweries. At the Independent Ale House you’ll find a more intimate atmosphere where bartenders and servers can help you navigate a long list of beverages for one you’ll enjoy. The modern atmosphere of Pour 54 lets you control the pour so you to sample a variety of flavors. Surround yourself with beer, wine, and seltzer options in Rapid City’s taphouses.
Hotel guests get free entrance, other guests can visit with an additional entrance fee. The opposite of the underground is the sky-high city views found at the Vertex atop the Hotel Alex Johnson.
If it’s your first visit we recommend a seat at the bar so you can watch the captivating process of these cocktail creations. Discover a whole new Rapid City atmosphere by heading underground into Rapid City’s prohibition era speakeasy the Blind Lion. Rapid City’s only cigar bar which offers a variety of beverages and premium cigar options. If you’re looking for a spot to relax, enjoy live music and good conversation, find yourself a nook in the Tinder Box. Cocktail Barsįind perfectly crafted cocktails during your winter getaway. The Elks also hosts film festivals and concerts, both provide another great excuse to visit this charming attraction.
Head to the historic Elks Theatre, where you can appreciate a recently released film in a spectacular movie setting – and the fan favorite popcorn. Whether it’s pre or post adventure, relax on couches or gather around a large table in these toasty shops. The coffee shops of Rapid City are the perfect place to get comfortable for a meal or beverage during the winter season. Some winter days the best thing to do is cozy up in a comfortable space with good company. If you’re new to ice fishing head to Outdoor Campus-West for a free hands-on class! Popular places to drop a line include Pactola Lake, Sheridan Lake, and Deerfield Lake. As the lakes of the area freeze over the season of ice fishing begins. Ice Fishingįishing fun in the Black Hills and Rapid City never ends.
Spearfish Canyon is also a popular place for ice climbing. Take the scenic drive through the canyon to soak up the beauty, extend the outdoor enjoyment by exploring the trails to discover more beauties off the beaten path. Throughout Spearfish Canyon waterfalls freeze to make breathtaking ice castles. Frozen FallsĮxplore the frozen gems of the Black Hills. From there you can continue the igloo themed fun while grabbing a bite to eat on the patio of Que Pasa in Rapid City.
Get the full winter experience by dining or drinking in an igloo! Start off in Hill City where you can sip on craft beers from Miner Brewing or wine from Prairie Berry Winery inside an igloo.
If hitting the ice isn’t your style you can join the crowd of spectators rooting for the local professional ECHL hockey team the Rapid City Rush! Their season runs from October to early April. You can rent skates and spend a few hours enjoying this rink that’s larger than the one found at the Rockerfeller Center in New York City. Ice Skatingĭuring the winter, the popular fountains of Main Street Square are transformed into a charming ice rink. A little ice provides a lot of ways to have fun.