Rapid City, Regional trade center in western South Dakota, United States
The city sits at 976 meters elevation on the eastern edge of the Black Hills, serving as a gateway to Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park.
Founded in 1876 during the Black Hills gold rush, the settlement expanded after the arrival of the railroad in 1886, transforming into a transportation hub.
The Journey Museum presents multiple collections about pioneer history, Sioux heritage, and regional archaeology through permanent exhibitions and educational programs.
The central location provides access to numerous hiking trails, camping areas, national parks, and monuments, with various accommodation options throughout the region.
Rapid Creek flows through the municipal parks system, created after the 1972 flood that transformed residential areas into public recreational spaces.
Location: Pennington County
Inception: 1876
Elevation above the sea: 985 m
Website: https://rcgov.org
GPS coordinates: 44.08106,-103.22867
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:11
Pactola Lake
20.5 km
Dinosaur Park
1.6 km
Hotel Alex Johnson
117 m
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
13.7 km
Stratobowl
14.9 km
Rapid City High School
520 m
Sheridan Lake
21.4 km
Keystone Wye
24.4 km
Rushmore Cave
24.4 km
The Journey Museum and Gardens
989 m
Pactola Dam
20.6 km
Sitting Bull Crystal Cavern Dance Pavilion
13.8 km
Rapid City Public Library
308 m
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
2.4 km
O'Harra Stadium
2.3 km
Church of the Immaculate Conception
641 m
Big Thunder Gold Mine
25.6 km
Pennington County Courthouse
524 m
Carnegie Public Library Building
216 m
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
367 m
Pap Madison Cabin
814 m
The National Presidential Wax Museum
26.7 km
Prairie Edge Trading Company and Galleries
118 m
Keystone School
25.7 km
Milwaukee Road Freight House
241 m
First Congregational Church
227 m
Gambrill Storage Building
219 m
Rapid City Masonic Temple
188 mReviews
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