Situated along the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range, Rapid City is the second largest city in South Dakota. Known as “Gateway to the Black Hills” and the “City of Presidents”, Rapid City was incorporated in 1883. Just outside the city lies Mount Rushmore, sculpted by Danish-American Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum. The sculpture features sixty foot sculptures of the heads of four United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
must see
Just a short trip up Mount Rushmore road, marvel in amazement at this Black Hills region, sixty foot sculpture carved into the granite of Mount Rushmore. Sculptured by Danish-American Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, and completed in 1941, the sculpture features the heads of four U.S. Presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and George Washington.
Botticelli
real italian
Authentic Italian cuisine, served in a comfortable and unpretentious dining room, in the middle of the downtown action. Award winning wine list.
Delmonico Grill
fine dining grill
Arguably Rapid City’s premier fine dining restaurant; grilled foods in a casual, modern atmosphere.
Jerry’s Cakes & Donuts
old school donuts & coffee
Classic donuts created by family-owned shop in a strip center, on the outskirts of town.
Ron’s Cafe
classic diner
Classic diner food served breakfast and lunch, on the outskirts of town.
Tally’s Silver Spoon
modern diner
Elevated diner food served in clean and modern atmosphere. History dates to the 1930’s as the Bright Spot Cafe, operated by Tally and Betty Winter.
Silver Lining Creamery
premium ice cream
Handcrafted premium ice cream in the center of town.
Alex Johnson Hotel
the unique place to stay
Colorful and uniquely designed hotel in the center of town, since 1928.
Steve is an entrepreneur, traveler and curiosity-seeker. He brings you Ignite Curiosities, a special place to fuel your curiosities. He hopes to inspire you to look beyond the apparent, ignite your own curiosities and uncover undiscovered places. Steve observes and appreciates what people of different mindsets, cultures and lifestyles seek when spending time away from home.