Rapid City Travel and Things to Do Guide
There’s no better place to meet than Rapid City, South Dakota. With America’s 250th birthday on the horizon, a rich history, iconic landmarks and modern amenities, our destination in the Black Hills is where your attendees want to be.
As the Midwest’s fastest-growing urban area, getting to Rapid City is a breeze. Conveniently fly into Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to start your meeting experience. Once here, bring your group together effortlessly at The Monument, which boasts nearly 500,000 square feet of flexible event space, or convene in one of our other unique venues, like Dahl Arts Center, Main Street Square or The Park.
Rapid City’s accommodations are equally as impressive as our meeting facilities. Your attendees can enjoy a variety of stylish, comfortable options that fit any budget. Properties like Hotel Alex Johnson - A Hilton Curio, The Rushmore Hotel & Suites and Grand Gateway Hotel provide amenities designed to make each stay memorable. Outside of their stay, your group can get a taste of the Black Hills by exploring our vibrant culinary scene, immerse themselves in history at Mount Rushmore, the City of Presidents, or Crazy Horse Memorial, take in local art and culture at Art Alley or the Black Hills Playhouse, or explore the outdoors with hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, and scenic cruising. The options are almost endless.
Welcome to America’s favorite meeting place.
As the Midwest’s fastest-growing urban area, getting to Rapid City is a breeze. Conveniently fly into Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to start your meeting experience. Once here, bring your group together effortlessly at The Monument, which boasts nearly 500,000 square feet of flexible event space, or convene in one of our other unique venues, like Dahl Arts Center, Main Street Square or The Park.
Rapid City’s accommodations are equally as impressive as our meeting facilities. Your attendees can enjoy a variety of stylish, comfortable options that fit any budget. Properties like Hotel Alex Johnson - A Hilton Curio, The Rushmore Hotel & Suites and Grand Gateway Hotel provide amenities designed to make each stay memorable. Outside of their stay, your group can get a taste of the Black Hills by exploring our vibrant culinary scene, immerse themselves in history at Mount Rushmore, the City of Presidents, or Crazy Horse Memorial, take in local art and culture at Art Alley or the Black Hills Playhouse, or explore the outdoors with hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, and scenic cruising. The options are almost endless.
Welcome to America’s favorite meeting place.
Weather and Seasonality
Rapid City experiences a four-season climate with four distinct seasons. Spring in Rapid City spans March to May, bringing with it temperatures ranging from 40 to 80 degrees, with mostly sunny conditions. Summer, which runs from June through August, features low humidity, plenty of breezes and cool evenings, and average daytime temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Fall, from September to November, features comfortable temperatures, averaging in the 60s during the daytime and 40s in the evening, while winter, from December through February, bring average daytime temperatures in the mid-30s and low snowfall; visitors to Rapid City can find snowfall and plenty of winter recreation in the Northern Black Hills. Rapid City's warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F and an average low of 58°F, while January is the city's coldest month, with an average high of 34°F and an average low of 11°F. Rapid City sees an average of 16 inches of rain per year, with most falling in June and July, as well as an average of 41 inches of snow per year.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34°/10° | Low |
| February | 38°/15° | Low |
| March | 45°/22° | Medium |
| April | 58°/32° | Medium |
| May | 68°/43° | High |
| June | 78°/52° | High |
| July | 86°/58° | High |
| August | 86°/57° | High |
| September | 75°/46° | High |
| October | 63°/36° | Medium |
| November | 47°/23° | Low |
| December | 37°/14° | Low |