18 days in Rapid City Itinerary

South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.

Get out of town with these interesting Rapid City side-trips: Devils Tower (Wind Circles & Devils Tower National Monument), Custer (Custer State Park, Black Hills National Forest, &more) and Bridal Veil Falls (in Spearfish). Spend the 2nd (Sun) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. Spend the 5th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Bear Country USA, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, browse the different shops at Wall Drug, and find something for the whole family at Storybook Island.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Rapid City trip itinerary planner.

In June, daily temperatures in Rapid City can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 57°F.