Susan’s guidebook
Food scene
A local favorite and overall fun dining experience. Lunch has a full menu but dinner is limited to a wedge salad and filet mignon with baked potato and texas toast. There is also a vegetarian option. (The trick is to order the small filet so you save room for their spectacular dessert menu! Or, take the leftovers home for your next meal!) If you have 8 or more in your party you can make a reservation. Otherwise it's first come first served!
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Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetA local favorite and overall fun dining experience. Lunch has a full menu but dinner is limited to a wedge salad and filet mignon with baked potato and texas toast. There is also a vegetarian option. (The trick is to order the small filet so you save room for their spectacular dessert menu! Or, take the leftovers home for your next meal!) If you have 8 or more in your party you can make a reservation. Otherwise it's first come first served!
Opened in November 2020, this is as close as you'll get to true Italian cuisine without traveling abroad. Absolutely delicious and in the heart of downtown Rapid City nightlife. Call ahead for reservations as they book up quickly!
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Sabatino's Italian Ristorante
617 Main StreetOpened in November 2020, this is as close as you'll get to true Italian cuisine without traveling abroad. Absolutely delicious and in the heart of downtown Rapid City nightlife. Call ahead for reservations as they book up quickly!
This Hill City gem is a wonderful way to start your vacation in the Black Hills or the perfect end to a full day of hiking on some of the beautiful trails. Wood-fired pizza can't be beat!
Mangiamo Wood Fired Pizza
158 Museum DriveThis Hill City gem is a wonderful way to start your vacation in the Black Hills or the perfect end to a full day of hiking on some of the beautiful trails. Wood-fired pizza can't be beat!
Fun way to experience many local and regional beers. Pour as much or as little of any flavor. They also serve excellent food and deep dish pizza. Be sure to check out all 3 floors and the wonderfully inviting atmosphere and owners!
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Pour 54 Taphouse
615 Main StreetFun way to experience many local and regional beers. Pour as much or as little of any flavor. They also serve excellent food and deep dish pizza. Be sure to check out all 3 floors and the wonderfully inviting atmosphere and owners!
Great atmosphere in the original Rapid City firehouse turned restaurant. Yummy food with many local specialty dishes and the kids can even walk away with a souvenir fire hat!
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Firehouse Brewing Company
610 Main StGreat atmosphere in the original Rapid City firehouse turned restaurant. Yummy food with many local specialty dishes and the kids can even walk away with a souvenir fire hat!
Entertainment
Be sure to check out their website to see if you are lucky enough to catch a show in this historic playhouse in the middle of Custer State Park. You will need a park pass for your vehicle to attend but arrive early and walk around Center Lake nearby or bring a picnic lunch and eat in the covered shelter before the show! Cell service can be dicey in this area so be prepared to go "off the grid".
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Black Hills Playhouse
24834 S Playhouse RdBe sure to check out their website to see if you are lucky enough to catch a show in this historic playhouse in the middle of Custer State Park. You will need a park pass for your vehicle to attend but arrive early and walk around Center Lake nearby or bring a picnic lunch and eat in the covered shelter before the show! Cell service can be dicey in this area so be prepared to go "off the grid".
A fun children's park filled with fairytale and nursery rhyme characters! I'd allow for at least an hour or two. Admission is free but donations are accepted. A great way to run off some energy after a long drive. Located on the west side of Rapid City.
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Insel der Märchenbücher
1301 Sheridan Lake RdA fun children's park filled with fairytale and nursery rhyme characters! I'd allow for at least an hour or two. Admission is free but donations are accepted. A great way to run off some energy after a long drive. Located on the west side of Rapid City.