BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION Explore Ever-changing Art Alley in Downtown DO BIG THINGS IN RAPID CITY In Rapid City, discover something bigger. This vibrant city in the eastern foothills of the Black Hills shines as the headquarters of this legendary region. Whether you’re seeing the sights for the first time or planning a return trip for more Black Hills and Badlands experiences, Rapid City is a must-see on your vacation. Here, you can meet American heroes, take in local arts and culture, explore the outdoors, indulge in a unique dining scene and still be within an hour’s drive of six national parks and monuments, including two of the world’s longest caves. Plan to spend a day or more exploring all the area has to offer. summer fun. You’ll also often find entertainment options at local pubs, breweries and wineries throughout Downtown. There’s even a party on wheels! Jump on Black Hills Party Pedaler and tour downtown in style. ARTS & CULTURE Rapid City’s art scene blends urban, western and Native American cultures. The area proudly boasts creative exhibits in galleries, on street walls and even on utility boxes wrapped with local art. Downtown, you’ll find Art Alley — an ever-changing display of local art tucked between Main and St. Joseph streets. Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries offers fine art, goods and an enormous mercantile showcasing Great Plains Indian culture through crafts, books, music and cultural artifact reproductions in a two story building. Take a free factory tour at Sioux Pottery, where they make and sell fine Native American ceramics and pottery. DOWNTOWN RAPID CITY Downtown Rapid City offers urban pleasures and the excitement of a cultural crossroads. The heart of downtown is located at Main Street Square, on the northeast corner of Sixth and Main streets. The Square’s interactive fountain delights kids of all ages. In the winter, the fountain transforms into an ice skating rink, while in the summer concerts, movies, celebrations and more are held weekly. You’ll find regular celebrations, music and vendors on the streets every Thursday at Summer Nights, Rapid City’s premier summer festival. The events are free, family friendly and chock full of 98 // #DiscoverBlackHills Rapid City Continued on Page 100
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