It’s the ultimate summer road trip most Midwesterners take: Visiting Mount Rushmore. So, the question comes up each year – where should we stay near Mount Rushmore? Based on my experiences and that of my travel writing friends, I came up with a great list of recommendations. Whether you want a cabin or airbnb near …
We’ve been to Rapid City, South Dakota, twice with the kids – once pre-COVID and then again in the summer of 2020. If you’re thinking about planning a Mount Rushmore visit this summer, read on, since I’ve got a lot of additional activities to round out your trip – and most are outdoors. Disclosure: We …
Dakotah Steakhouse is one of those restaurants that gets high ratings on travel and food sites and you wonder, is it really that good? Yes, yes it is. This Rapid City, South Dakota, restaurant was located across the parking lot from our hotel during our recent stay. The city’s tourism office said it was a place …
Reptile Gardens in Rapid City was on a USA Today list for Top 10 Roadside Attractions. Roadside attraction? It may have once been a roadside attraction capitalizing in people’s interest in snakes in 1937, but it has grown into a family-run, kid-friendly destination that educates as well as entertains. Updated: This post was written in …
To get a feel of the real Rapid City, you’ll want to head to the downtown area, particularly Main Street. You’ll find antique stores, boutiques and plenty of dining options. There’s also a plaza that attracts kids like moths to a flame. Be sure to have a change of clothes on hand for the little …
There are no shortages of lodging options in Rapid City. I was flip flopping between staying at a couple places and then settled on Comfort Suites & Convention Center. It had the things I wanted most on our road trip: Space, pool, free hot breakfast and most important, a good location. The hotel invited my …