Title: Visit Rapid City: 2026 Travel Guide for Rapid City, Michigan | Expedia.com [Hotels in Rapid City](https://expedia.com/Rapid-City-Hotels.d6340117.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Rapid City](https://expedia.com/Rapid-City-Vacation-Rentals.d6340117.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Rapid City](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rapid-City.d6340117.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Rapid City](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rapid-City.d6340117.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rapid City Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rapid-City.d6340117.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rapid City, MI ## Travel Guide ![At 19 miles long and over 18,000 acres Torch Lake is Michigan's second largest lake, with a shoreline dotted with little secluded beaches. It is considered to be one of the top five clearest lakes in the world. I've never seen such clear water! #blue #colorful #AquaTrove #BeachTips #Nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/0e27c84a-2371-4ce3-a46b-f2e563f01ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Heading up Torch River we spied several of these beauties. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/1e22176d-12cf-42a4-bddc-52eaac91e9dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/4ec1b1d4-8e29-4ef8-9f46-fdffac545888.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful morning on the lake. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197104/6622685a-984d-4e7c-a20d-3f4d71525200.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![4th of July sandbar party](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/30e189ce-8848-4601-af8d-934a81de4133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rapid City - Rapid City Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Rapid City ![Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68033700/68033639/8350231d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock! Rapid City MI Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch Lake ... 10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) We loved our stay here!!! The house was beautiful and had every amenity you could think of. The view of the lake was amazing and the pontoon boat rental was definitely the highlight of our trip. We definitely will be back. Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=68033639&PinnedHotelID=68033639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=68033639&PinnedHotelID=68033639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) ![Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57890000/57881900/57881880/0802a723_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A Rapid City MI Stay at this cottage in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch River are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews) Absolutely fantastic weekend getaway! The unit was incredibly clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed. We loved the activities on the rooftop - cornhole, jenga, grilling, and the view of the lake. The kayaking and tritooning was so enjoyable. Thanks for having us! Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=57881880&PinnedHotelID=57881880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=57881880&PinnedHotelID=57881880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) ![Grand Beach Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920400/920390/ab106de7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Beach Resort Hotel 1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI $76 nightly $84 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,338 reviews) We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely back! It was clean and the pool was well maintained. Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=920390&PinnedHotelID=920390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) [See all 2,932 properties in Rapid City](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=6340117) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68033700/68033639/8350231d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock! Rapid City MI Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch Lake ... 10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) We loved our stay here!!! The house was beautiful and had every amenity you could think of. The view of the lake was amazing and the pontoon boat rental was definitely the highlight of our trip. We definitely will be back. Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Traverse-City-Hotels-Torch-Lake-Sandbar-Waterfront-Home-With-Dock.h68033639.Hotel-Information) ![Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57890000/57881900/57881880/0802a723_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A Rapid City MI Stay at this cottage in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch River are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews) Absolutely fantastic weekend getaway! The unit was incredibly clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed. We loved the activities on the rooftop - cornhole, jenga, grilling, and the view of the lake. The kayaking and tritooning was so enjoyable. Thanks for having us! Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Traverse-City-Hotels-Torch-Lake-Rental-With-Boat-Slip.h57881880.Hotel-Information) ![Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across The Street With Outdoor Dock Slip Unit B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57820000/57817500/57817440/17d18007_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across The Street With Outdoor Dock Slip Unit B Rapid City MI Stay at this cottage in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch River are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews) Great stay! Highly recommend! 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It is considered to be one of the top five clearest lakes in the world. 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