Most people use Rapid City as a base for exploring the Black Hills. Here’s why you should stay a little longer... 📍Day 1 🇺🇸 Walk the City of Presidents and see life-size bronze statues of every U.S. president. 🎨 Browse Native American art, jewelry and gifts at prairie_edge. 🌳 Grab a coffee and unwind at downtownrc, the heart of downtown and home to live music, markets and community events throughout the summer. 🦖 Journey through billions of years of history at thejourneymuseum, from dinosaurs and geology to Lakota culture and the pioneers. 🖼️ Finish the afternoon exploring regional art at dahlartscenter. 📍Day 2 🦴 Discover ancient fossils at museumofgeosdsmt. 🦕 Head up to Dinosaur Park for sweeping views across the city. 🐻 Drive through Bear Country USA and spot bears, wolves, bison, elk and more from the comfort of your car. 🐊 Meet thousands of reptiles at reptile_gardens, including Maniac, the famous 1,200lb crocodile. 💍 Take a free tour at landstroms_official and watc...