Rapid City, South Dakota: Find Your Center

Meeting and convention planners looking for an affordable, world-class destination will find Rapid City, South Dakota the ideal location for their next gathering.  Rapid City sits at the center of the United States, making it an easy distance away for guests coming from anywhere. Direct flights into Rapid City are serviced from Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Phoenix/Mesa and Salt Lake City.

Guests love the beauty of Rapid City, which is surrounded by the majestic Black Hills and the two-million acre ponderosa forest. When meetings aren’t in session, the adventures are endless. Rapid City is a hub for the urban pleasures of boutique shopping, exquisite restaurants and state-of-the-art museums, which draws millions from around the world each year.

Just outside Rapid City’s back door is the highest concentration of public parks, monuments and memorials in the world. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is just the beginning. Explore the otherworldly phenomenon of Badlands National Park, the buffalo herds of Custer State Park, the mystery of Devils Tower National Monument and two of the longest caves in the world, Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park. Our mild year-round weather means that you can hit the golf course or explore the hiking trails most of the year. From private wildlife attractions and family amusement parks to ski slopes and historic gaming towns, Rapid City is centrally-located to everything the Black Hills has to offer.

More than 5,100 hotel rooms and large meeting facilities equip Rapid City for any size gathering. The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center with seating for 10,000 and 175,000 square feet of meeting space is ideal for a large group. Hotels with upscale amenities and cozy settings are great for your small group. What sets Rapid City apart even more than its facilities is its friendly Midwestern hospitality and the helpful services of the Rapid City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Rapid City CVB offers a large variety of assistance to ensure that your planning process is simple and successful. We’ll provide property consultation so you find the perfect location with all your requirements. We’ll provide information on the Black Hills for your guests and assist with publicity of your event to increase awareness and attendance. And you won’t need to worry about what to do with your guests when meetings aren’t in session. The Rapid City CVB will provide what you need to know about the areas attractions and entertainment. We’ll also help with registration, housing bureau services and welcome information.

For more information on planning a meeting in Rapid City, visit www.VisitRapidCity.com or contact Lisa Storms at the Rapid City Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-487-3223 x8487.