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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975867907) ## Recommended things to do in Rapid Valley | Number of things to do | 21 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents](/things-to-do/self-guided-rapid-city-scavenger-hunt-city-of-presidents.a2562596.activity-details): $13 | | Top 5 things to do | [Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-theodore-roosevelt-and-badlands-self-guided-tour.a49471352.activity-details)[Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide](/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-self-guided-audio-tour-guide.a49754438.activity-details)[From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour](/things-to-do/from-rapid-city-badlands-and-wall-drug-store-tour.a49843071.activity-details)[From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour](/things-to-do/from-rapid-city-black-hills-deadwood-and-lead-day-tour.a49848727.activity-details)[A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents](/things-to-do/self-guided-rapid-city-scavenger-hunt-city-of-presidents.a2562596.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide](/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-self-guided-audio-tour-guide.a49754438.activity-details)[A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents](/things-to-do/self-guided-rapid-city-scavenger-hunt-city-of-presidents.a2562596.activity-details) | | With kids | [Private - JEEP Badlands Backcountry (Sage Creek/Sheep Mtn/Scenic)](/things-to-do/private-jeep-badlands-backcountry-sheep-mtn-sage-creek-scenic.a2327399.activity-details)[Rapid City Shared Tour](/things-to-do/rapid-city-shared-tour.a50855031.activity-details)[Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse](/things-to-do/just-you-your-group-rushmore-custer-state-park-crazy-horse.a4121868.activity-details)[Frozen Frontier: Badlands Winter Expedition](/things-to-do/frozen-frontier-badlands-winter-expedition.a1248174.activity-details)[The Only Full Day - Jeep Bison Safari at Custer State Park - FUN!](/things-to-do/jeep-bison-safari-half-day-to-custer-state-park-public.a2360506.activity-details) | ## What to do in Rapid Valley --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Rapid Valley? 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[](https://expedia.com/Bear-Country-USA-Rapid-City.d553248621532647211.Vacation-Attraction) ![A good place to get a case of the creepy crawlies. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091001/20303460-82ef-477d-94ad-27718f8ae485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reptile Gardens See the exotic and native animals who live at Reptile Gardens during your travels in Colonial Pine Hills. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Reptile-Gardens-Rapid-City.d6091001.Vacation-Attraction) ![Formations of Calcite in Jewel Cave, Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647251/0c0020e4-ed0b-43c6-9aa8-f1c47f64040c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Black Hills Caverns Learn about the local history of Rapid City with a stop at Black Hills Caverns. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Black-Hills-Caverns-Rapid-City.d553248621532647251.Vacation-Attraction) #### Watiki Water Park Enjoy a fun-filled day at Watiki Water Park during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Watiki-Water-Park-Rapid-City.d6172186.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Monument Civic Center Learn about the events happening at The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horseback riding in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/The-Monument-Civic-Center-Rapid-City.d650085269812125696.Vacation-Attraction) #### Main Street Square Find out about the history of Rapid City when you spend time at Main Street Square. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Main-Street-Square-Historic-Rapid-City.d553248621556372349.Vacation-Attraction) #### Monument Health Though Monument Health might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rapid City while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Monument-Health-Rapid-City.d553248621556326104.Vacation-Attraction) #### Central States Fairgrounds Enjoy an outing to Central States Fairgrounds during your stay in Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Central-States-Fairgrounds-Rapid-City.d6256654.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rushmore Mall You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Rushmore Mall during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Rushmore-Mall-Rapid-City.d6256652.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Rapid Valley ![Rapid City which includes a gorge or canyon, mountains and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059491/59c827c9-bf94-4cf2-b8df-7eab54f0dd39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rapid City ![Needles Rock Formations](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337891/3bbf7e06-a80e-488a-8737-3fe8c2d70b28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Box Elder ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rapid Valley worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Rapid Valley? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Rapid Valley? ### Is three days enough to stay in Rapid Valley? ### What are some activities to do in Rapid Valley with kids? > - [Private - JEEP Badlands Backcountry (Sage Creek/Sheep Mtn/Scenic)](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-jeep-badlands-backcountry-sheep-mtn-sage-creek-scenic.a2327399.activity-details) > - [Rapid City Shared Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rapid-city-shared-tour.a50855031.activity-details) > - [Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/just-you-your-group-rushmore-custer-state-park-crazy-horse.a4121868.activity-details) > - [Frozen Frontier: Badlands Winter Expedition](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/frozen-frontier-badlands-winter-expedition.a1248174.activity-details) > - [The Only Full Day - Jeep Bison Safari at Custer State Park - FUN!](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/jeep-bison-safari-half-day-to-custer-state-park-public.a2360506.activity-details) ### What to do in Rapid Valley for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Rapid Valley? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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