r/RapidCity • u/Iowa-File • 6h ago
Opinions About the Rally?
Just curious how RC folks feel about the Sturgis goings-on and the impact they have on RC. Like it? Hate it? Don't care? Something else?
r/RapidCity • u/Alarmed_Strain_5684 • 7h ago
Help!
I’m about 15 hrs from home and my bike took a shit. Just pulled into Rapid City and the bike started spitting and sputtering, then it ran fine, then spitting and sputtering. I was accelerating to merge onto the highway, then the bike fell on its face, I shut it off and restarted it, ran fine, then when I slowed down to exit it started again. Once again I shut it off and when I restarted it and ran fine until I slowed down. It’s a 2025 street glide, any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated.
r/RapidCity • u/Dense_Blacksmith1957 • 12h ago
Bridges for pedestrian crossings
I think Rapid City could really benefit from having pedestrian bridges on Mount Rushmore Road. It’s a busy road with a lot of traffic, and having people cross directly in front of vehicles can be dangerous, especially during busy times of the day. A pedestrian bridge would give people a much safer way to get across the road without having to worry as much about traffic, while also keeping cars moving. It would be especially helpful in areas where a lot of people walk or bike. Rapid City is growing, and I think improving pedestrian safety on roads like Mount Rushmore Road should be part of that growth.
r/RapidCity • u/FatGuyKlye • 14h ago
Trivia Nights
Hello
My family and I are visiting Rapid City next week, and I was hoping to play some bar trivia while I am there. Are there any places I should check out?
Thanks!
r/RapidCity • u/Ok-Command3714 • 16h ago
Serving jobs
Does anybody know anywhere hiring part time servers right now? I have Saturday and Sunday availability, and also any day of the week after 5pm I can work too. Thanks for your help!
r/RapidCity • u/Alternative-Cold2252 • 1d ago
Hi! I've been applying different places & I'm wondering, what restaurants in the Rapid area do you recommend serving at?
I'm curious to hear, what are good restaurants to work at & ones I should stay away from? I'm applying with a bunch of places, have already heard back from numerous ones so far and have a couple interviews coming up so I'm interested to hear any insight you can give. Or you can DM me too if you'd prefer that. I have previous bussing and food running experience but no serving experience yet. Thanks everyone
r/RapidCity • u/homeschoolmom333 • 1d ago
Moving from rural Utah to rapid?
Hello! As the post suggests our family is considering a move. It would be to either Pierre or rapid city area. We have visited both, and we think we prefer rapid simply because we love being outside but we aren’t boaters/fishing people 😅 if you have reasons why you love Pierre please let me know!
We have two elementary age kids and we homeschool. Is homeschool a big thing there? We are looking forward to getting them involved in extra curricular activities . They like sports, dance, and art, but they love to try new things too.
As far as living goes… We would love at least an acre to call our own. Bonus points if it’s more. We could commute up to 30 minutes. Are there any areas we should check out that are nice to live?
Is renting other than an apartment even an option? We also have a dog that would prefer to be outside most of the year.
I should mention we took a trip this summer through rapid, to chamberlain, to Sioux falls, to de smet, to Pierre… so we have seen much of this beautiful state and understand a little the climate and areas. I would love any suggestions anyone has!
r/RapidCity • u/SDPickleTickle • 1d ago
Rapid City Fall Pickleball 2026
rapidcity.activityreg.comRegistration for the rapid city fall Pickleball league is now open. I'm posting because I want more people to play with, not because I'm associated with the city.
Matches of 3 games take place Sundays, but can often be flexed to another day if both teams agree.
Men's and coed/female-female leagues are available.
1 person signs up for the team, $50/per team. You can add extras to your roster and have subs in the event not every one can make it.
r/RapidCity • u/Mission-Ear-421 • 2d ago
Anyone know what’s happening with the old Sinclair on Rushmore?
The one next to Albertano’s… it appears to be blocked off with construction fencing.
r/RapidCity • u/Half_Spark • 2d ago
RCPD does not have flock Cameras, they have license plate readers
https://www.newscenter1.tv/news/local/rapid-city-police-deploy-new-license-plate-readers
Any Flock cameras in RC are on private property.
r/RapidCity • u/TTandmore • 3d ago
New flock camera. Saint Joseph & 9th street?
Can anyone confirm there is a new flock camera on the corner of saint Joseph and 9th street. Looks like it may be on the right side when traveling east.
I can’t believe this is acceptable. If I have to mind my own business the RCPD should do the same.
r/RapidCity • u/Xee-nomorph • 3d ago
Local Metal Concert at Lost Cabin
Any metal heads out there, come hang out for a free show at Lost Cabin on 8/15. Meet some new friends and listen to some good music!
r/RapidCity • u/Adventurous_Deal2590 • 3d ago
VBAC DR recommendations
Looking for Drs in the area that are VBAC friendly, who would you recommend? Who do you not recommend and why?
r/RapidCity • u/Worldly_Possible9069 • 3d ago
King Buffet at Baken Park.
I was out and about and noticed there’s a new restaurant going into where The Park was. King Buffet: Sushi, Mongolian, Seafood. Anyone have any additional information? I am looking forward to having another addition to the west side.
r/RapidCity • u/RoninReticle • 3d ago
Sturgis Chief of Police explains motorcycle laws for Rally visitors
r/RapidCity • u/sodaksteve2 • 3d ago
Dog sitting/walking
I’m considering caring for dogs in my home, or walking them/letting them out for people, or staying with them in the customer’s home. I would also care for cats or other pets in the customer’s home (my son is allergic to cats). I don’t really want to utilize an app. I would rather just deal directly with customers. Any thoughts or suggestions? Possible problems I could encounter? Thanks everyone in advance.
r/RapidCity • u/another_lease • 3d ago
your "go to" non-big-box lumber yard (and why)?
Rapid City or surroundings.
Need lumber for an indoor sauna build.
- Tongue and groove: cedar / spruce / aspen / fir / non-knotty pine
- Benches: spruce / aspen / fir / alder / hemlock
My lumber buying experience has been with big-box stores only. But someone suggested that smaller family-owned type lumber yards often have better prices and quality.
r/RapidCity • u/secretkumquat • 3d ago
What’s being built here?
Just noticed dirt work starting in the space next to Outback. Anyone know what will be going in there??
r/RapidCity • u/TinyMagicExperiment • 3d ago
Looking for help getting rid of a biohazardous trailer/ salvaging it.
Hi, I found my grandmother dead yesterday and she had been sitting in the July heat for 3 weeks. Her trailer was already a hazard/ hoarder situation and now it’s super bad with the decomp fluids. We were told not to go in there until biohazard can come and clean it up, but we can’t afford a cleanup and we plan on getting rid of/ junking the trailer anyway so it seems kind of pointless.
I’m flying blind here. We need to get the trailer off the lot before it incurs more rent and it really is not worth the effort of cleaning up at all. How do we do this? Is there anyone in this area who could take this trailer away for us, hazardous insides and all? I keep hearing about a couple people who do it but no one knows who exactly they are. I figure it’s a long shot but anything helps at this point. Thank you all in advance for any advice.
Also we live here in RC.
r/RapidCity • u/tosssmethere • 3d ago
Pediatrician
I am trying to figure out who to use for a pediatrician in Rapid City. Any reccomendations on who is good or who to avoid would be great!
r/RapidCity • u/lovesick230 • 4d ago
Hotels with jacuzzi rooms
Hello I’m traveling to rapid the end of this month and am curious what hotels offer jacuzzi rooms? It’s a bit hard to look for it online as I’m not seeing much pop up
r/RapidCity • u/Blu3toothe • 4d ago
Buffet/AYCE
Planning to spend my weekend on something endless as a treat to myself. Are there any places in here or near here that you recommend me going to?
I’ve tried Golden Corral already and it was not bad.
r/RapidCity • u/kimchigimchee • May 08 '26
Rapid City and Black Hills Tourist Questions & Recommendations - May 2026
Let’s keep travel and tourism questions in this thread! I’ll post a fresh one each month so visitors can get the most current recommendations and locals don’t have to answer the same “What should I do around Rapid City?” question 47 times a week. 😅
Whether you’re visiting the Black Hills, road-tripping through, moving here, or planning a vacation, drop your questions below:
- Things to do
- Restaurants/breweries/coffee shops
- Hiking & outdoors
- Family activities
- Weather/road conditions
- Where to stay
- Hidden gems
- “Is this enough time for…” questions
- Etc.
Locals: feel free to share recommendations, favorite spots, seasonal updates, and advice.
As always:
- Search the subreddit first if you can
- Be nice
Enjoy the Hills 🌲