Central States Fairgrounds Tours

If you're craving some good old-fashioned entertainment, check if an exhibition or carnival is being held at Central States Fairgrounds. All the fun of the fair awaits!

This outdoor exhibition area is located in Rapid City, a place that has so much on offer! Watiki Water Park, Main Street Square, and Rushmore Mall are other good sightseeing opportunities nearby when you're all done at Central States Fairgrounds.

Plan a trip to see Central States Fairgrounds

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Best Western Ramkota Hotel

Best Western Ramkota Hotel

3 out of 5
Price was $553, price is now $454 per person
$454
per person
Oct 3 - Oct 7
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Buffalo (BUF) to Rapid City (RAP)
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
It’s always very nice and clean at this hotel. We stay here a lot the waterpark is free and my kids love swimming there.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

3 out of 5
Price was $680, price is now $540 per person
$540
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,215 reviews)
In the black hills with great views!

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Pine Haven Lodging

Pine Haven Lodging

3 out of 5
Price was $672, price is now $554 per person
$554
per person
Oct 3 - Oct 7
found 12 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Buffalo (BUF) to Rapid City (RAP)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Pine Haven is new, and has been thoughtfully built. The cabins are roomy and well laid out, with a small but functional kitchen area at one end, and a tiny loft at the other that kids will adore. Every cabin (and RV stand) has a fire pit and picnic table, and the facility has a wide grassy area surrounding it, good for short breaks with our hound. It’s only yards from a high-speed highway: approaching from the west requires a u-turn followed by a sharp exit so keep your wits about you! The Gas Light (across the highway into Rockerville) is a true local eatery, friendly and fast. The nearest trail is The Flume, only a mile down the road. It’s a bit steep in places, but well worth it.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Popular places to visit

Great place to visit, Lots to do and awesome restaurants. Rapid City is a must visit

Art Alley

4/5(43 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Art Alley in Rapid City. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

Art Alley
Berlin Wall Exhibit

Berlin Wall Exhibit

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Berlin Wall Exhibit, a lovely green space in Rapid City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Berlin Wall Exhibit

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

4.5/5(66 reviews)

Walk around the campus at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Museum of Geology

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Geology in Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Museum of Geology

Sioux Pottery

Take the family on an outing to Sioux Pottery during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Sioux Pottery

Journey Museum & Learning Center

4/5(8 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Journey Museum & Learning Center during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments.

Journey Museum & Learning Center

Best Lodging Options Near Central States Fairgrounds

Foothills Inn

Foothills Inn

2.5 out of 5
1625 N. LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD
Foothills Inn
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

3.5 out of 5
445 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1632 Rapp Street, Rapid City, SD
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
950 North St, Rapid City, SD
Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

3 out of 5
525 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
523 6th St, Rapid City, SD
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

3 out of 5
505 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD
DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center
Town House Motel

Town House Motel

2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
Town House Motel
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