15 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: Badlands National Park (Badlands Wall, Loop Road, &more), Custer (Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, &more) and Keystone (Breezy Point Picnic Area, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, &more). Spend the 27th (Sun) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. Pack the 29th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Rushmore Tramway Adventures. There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Bear Country USA, go for a walk through Tower Trail, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Reptile Gardens, and explore the striking landscape at Devils Tower National Monument.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Rapid City day trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 78°F in June, and nighttime lows around 57°F.