Jonathan’s guidebook
Food scene
Great pizza place and lots of beer on tap. Not the cheapest and gets pretty busy as it is a new restaurant but highly recommend.
Old Chicago
1718 Eglin StreetGreat pizza place and lots of beer on tap. Not the cheapest and gets pretty busy as it is a new restaurant but highly recommend.
Kathmandu Bistro
727 Main StGreat South Asian Cuisine and fast service.
Fuji Sushi & Sake Bar
2200 N Maple AveOur favorite sushi place.
Hana
3550 Sturgis RdGreat Korean and sushi scene.
Awesome new and the ramen house in Rapid City and region. Great food and amazing host/owner!
8 locals recommend
Bokujo Ramen
518 Mount Rushmore RoadAwesome new and the ramen house in Rapid City and region. Great food and amazing host/owner!
Sightseeing
Sylvan Lake
Our favorite scenic lake and trail, about 7 miles round trip.
The highest point east of the Rocky mountains. A long hike but not terribly difficult.
36 locals recommend
Black Elk Peak
The highest point east of the Rocky mountains. A long hike but not terribly difficult.
Crazy Horse Memorial
An iconic scene well worth visiting.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244Of course you have to visit.
Several ways to drive through the Badlands park, go during sunrise or sunset and its like your looking at mars!
163 locals recommend
Badlands National Park
Several ways to drive through the Badlands park, go during sunrise or sunset and its like your looking at mars!
Huge variety of animals! Best to go first thing in the morning, especially in the summer before the crowds. Also, the bears tend to sleep more during peak day temperatures. Cool gift shop.
94 locals recommend
Bear Country USA
13820 US-16Huge variety of animals! Best to go first thing in the morning, especially in the summer before the crowds. Also, the bears tend to sleep more during peak day temperatures. Cool gift shop.