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Rapid City & Badlands National Park

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Visit the Land of Stone and Light!

Get your fill of city life and nature's drama on this 6-night self-drive vacation in South Dakota. Begin your trip in Rapid City, where you'll be only an hour's drive away from several national parks and monuments. Then, you'll head east to explore the otherworldly beauty of Badlands National Park. In 6 short nights, you'll get a glimpse of all South Dakota has to offer! 

What's Included
  • Roundtrip economy class airfare to Rapid City (RAP)
  • Automatic rental car for the duration of your trip
    • Pick up and drop off RAP
  • 2 nights in Rapid City at Hotel Alex Johnson (Curio Collection by Hilton), or similar
  • 4 nights in Wall (near Badlands National Park) at the Best Western Plains Motel, or similar
  • Detailed day-by-day itinerary with trip highlights, hotel information, local guides, maps and daily driving instructions

Please Note: this package is seasonal and available for travel from April through October only.

Great Ways to Explore

  • Head up Skyline Drive for the best views of Rapid City. 

  • See life-size replicas of dinosaurs at Dinosaur Park. 

  • Drive the Badlands Loops State Scenic Highway.

  • Take a side trip to see Mount Rushmore.

  • Explore the Badlands' fossil sites! 

Package Overview

Get ready for fun and fossils! This trip is a great way to get outside and reignite your love of discovery.

Two nights in Rapid City will get your vacation started right. This family-friendly city is full of adventures that will delight everyone. Stay in the city to check out cool places like the Journey Museum and Learning Center or strike out a little farther and see area attractions like Mount Rushmore or Custer State Park - South Dakota's first state park.

Then, it's off to the city of Wall! 4 nights in this area will put you in close proximity to Badlands National Park, plenty of historic sites, and Wall Drug - the best place around to get souvenirs and spend a few fun-filled hours with the family. 

Show Detailed Itinerary

Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.

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Please note that some elements called out in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check "What's Included" above for full details on inclusions. As we all go through the recovery together, the fluid nature of this event means some venues and attractions may have restrictions or closures. Please check online resources close to the time of travel to better plan your own day-to-day itinerary.

Day 1. Welcome to Rapid City!

You're gonna love it here! When you land, grab your rental car at the airport and drop your bags at your first hotel. There's so much to do here, you won't want to waste a minute. 

Tonight, you might spend some time in the heart of Rapid City at Main Street Square. No matter what season you visit, there's always something fun happening here! 

Check-in - Hotel Alex Johnson (Curio Collection by Hilton)

Rapid City, United States
3 out of 5 stars

Hotel Alex Johnson is a historic property located just 30 minutes from the iconic Mount Rushmore National Monument. Guests have access to a fitness center and spa, as well as modern room amenities to make them feel at home. On site, there are dining options such as Paddy O'Neill's Irish Pub and Seattle's Best Cafe. For those guests who wish to fit in a round of golf during their vacation, the Executive Golf Course is just a 6 minute drive away. 

Day 2. Rapid City

Take off to one of the city's nearby attractions. In about an hour, you can reach Custer State Park, the mysterious caves of  Wind Cave National Park, or the sparkling waterfalls of Spearfish Canyon. And of course, don't miss nearby Mount Rushmore - the area's most famous attraction.  

Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park

Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park

Day 3. Rapid City - Wall

Set your course for Badlands National Park today! Your drive to your accommodations in Wall will only take about an hour, so you'll have plenty of time to explore. 

Before you check into your hotel, you may enjoy a scenic drive through the park along Badlands Loop Road. You can make plenty of stops to soak up the scenery at overlooks along the way like Panorama Point, Homestead Overlook, and Yellow Mound Overlook.

Check-in - Best Western Plains Motel

Wall, United States
2 out of 5 stars

Situated at the entrance of the Badlands National Park and minutes away from the National Grasslands Visitor Center, Best Western Plains Motel is the perfect location for local sightseeing. Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with complimentary wireless internet and cable programming. The property has an indoor and outdoor pool to allow guests to enjoy a swim regardless of the weather. 

Day 4. Wall

If you're traveling with kids under the age of 12, today is a great day for them to earn a Junior Ranger badge! Aspiring Junior Rangers can grab their activity booklet at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. After they've completed their training, they can bring their completed booklet to a ranger at the visitor center, take the Junior Ranger pledge, then collect their badge! 

Chipmunks

Chipmunks

Day 5. Wall

Did you know that Badlands National Park is among the top archaeology and paleontology attractions? Be a paleontologist for a day and set off for a bit of fossil hunting! 

After, visit the Fossil Preparation Lab (open seasonally). There, you can watch park paleontologists identify, prepare, and catalog fossils for display. 

Paleontologist holding a fossil

Paleontologist holding a fossil

A Tip For Your Trip: Please note: fossil hunting is allowed in South Dakota, but there are a few important rules to follow. You can not collect and take home anything you find, and there is strictly no digging allowed.

Day 6. Wall

You might want to take advantage of another day in Wall by exploring the city. Stop by the famous Wall Drug. What started out as a pharmacy offering free ice water to travelers has now become an extravaganza that is part shopping mall, part museum, part arcade, and part pharmacy. 

While you're here, you can also visit the Crazy Horse Memorial, Porter Sculpture Park, or any of the other must-sees of the area. 

Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse Memorial

Day 7. Depart South Dakota

It's time to say goodbye to South Dakota. You'll return your rental car at the airport and board your flight home. 

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Package Overview

Rapid City & Badlands National Park

See South Dakota!

Badlands Observation Deck First spot   
Rapid City, United States

Hotel Alex Johnson (Curio Collection by Hilton)

Historic hotel with modern amenities just 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore!

Hotel Alex Johnson (Curio Collection by Hilton) Next spot   On a full map
Wall, United States

Best Western Plains Motel

Comfortable hotel in a perfect location for sightseeing!

Best Western Plains Motel Start over On a full map

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