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Rapid City has long been considered one of the gateways to the West, and its rich cowboy and Native American heritage is the result. Visitors won't want to miss the area's mammoth outdoor sculptures. There's Mount Rushmore, of course, but work also continues on the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be the largest sculpture in the world when it is finally completed years down the line. Among the many local attractions are the scenic Black Hills, several nearby cavern systems that offer... more » Rapid City has long been considered one of the gateways to the West, and its rich cowboy and Native American heritage is the result. Visitors won't want to miss the area's mammoth outdoor sculptures. There's Mount Rushmore, of course, but work also continues on the nearby Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be the largest sculpture in the world when it is finally completed years down the line. Among the many local attractions are the scenic Black Hills, several nearby cavern systems that offer guided tours and the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Nov
44°F 6°C
23°F -5°C
1 in 2 cm
Dec
37°F 2°C
16°F -8°C
0 in 1 cm
Jan
35°F 1°C
14°F -10°C
0 in 1 cm
Feb
37°F 2°C
16°F -8°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
41°F 5°C
21°F -6°C
1 in 3 cm
Apr
54°F 12°C
32°F 0°C
2 in 4 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
Nov 9
Hi:
58°F 14°C
Lo:
32°F 0°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
63°F 17°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C
Wednesday
Nov 11
Hi:
63°F 17°C
Lo:
34°F 1°C

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The Fireside

4 of 5 stars
South Dakota
Nov 8, 2009

A few years ago the Fireside suffered an unfortunate change in ownership and management. As a consequence we stopped going there. Recently we decided to take a chance and try them again. It was a...more

The Fireside

5 of 5 stars
California
Nov 7, 2009

Several weeks ago we dined at the Fireside. Due to the fact that there was a large party at the same time, our meal was somewhat delayed. Our server was very apologetic and the hostess also...more

Budget Host Inn

1 of 5 stars
newcastle, australia
Nov 6, 2009

stayed here on way to mt rushmore, because after seeing super8 price for $58 on internet, when we arrived were told $85...decided to price this budget inn....even though we expected a budget standard...more

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