home Plan Your Rapid City Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Black Hills golf with Mount Rushmore as the side quest
Rapid City is the gateway to the Black Hills with a surprising number of quality golf courses, a revitalized downtown with great restaurants and bars, and Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse as rest-day destinations. The value here is absurd — championship golf for half the price of Colorado resort towns.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Rapid City — curated for groups.
5 coursesSummer, Fall RAP (10 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 10-16
$350-$900/night
West Rapid City / Chapel Lane area
hot tub full kitchen mountain views fire pit grill game room
cabin Sleeps 12-18
$400-$1100/night
Black Hills / Keystone / Hill City area
hot tub full kitchen mountain views fire pit grill deck multiple levels
Dining
Delmonico Grill $$$ steakhouse Downtown steakhouse with prime cuts, seafood, and a swanky vibe; private dining available for groups
Firehouse Brewing Co. $$ brewpub South Dakota's oldest brewpub in a restored 1915 firehouse; great pub food and house beers
Tally's Silver Spoon $$ casual Beloved local breakfast and lunch spot; massive portions and a diner vibe that's pure South Dakota
Que Pasa Mexican Cafe $$ mexican Huge portions of New Mexican-style food with strong margaritas; great for groups
Nightlife
Murphy's Pub & Grill Late Night sports bar Downtown sports bar with a big patio, TVs everywhere, and a late-night crowd; the group spot
Hay Camp Brewing Company brewpub Local craft brewery with solid IPAs and a chill taproom; food trucks on weekends
Paddy O'Neill's Pub Late Night sports bar Irish pub with live music, trivia nights, and a great whiskey selection; always a fun crowd
Independent Ale House brewpub 40+ taps of craft beer in a downtown taproom; the beer nerd's paradise in Rapid City
Activities Mount Rushmore National Memorial hiking 2-3 hours $0-$10/pp
The iconic American landmark 25 minutes from town; evening lighting ceremony is unforgettable
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop hiking half day $0-$20/pp
Drive through herds of bison, pronghorn, and wild burros; Needles Highway is a must-drive
Crazy Horse Memorial hiking 2-3 hours $15-$30/pp
The world's largest sculpture-in-progress; mountain carving with museum and cultural center
Downtown Rapid City Art Walk brewery 2-3 hours $0-$20/pp
Bronze presidential statues on every corner plus galleries, shops, and brewery stops