Rapid City

In the state of South Dakota lies the county seat of Pennington County, Rapid City. Rapid City is the second largest city in the state of South Dakota. The City is named after the Rapid Creek, upon which it is settled. Also known as the Star of the West, Rapid City was founded by gold miners in 1876. Lovers of nature and outdoor activists will find their hearts desire in Rapid City. The city has 22 parks that offer scenic landscapes and mesmerizing views. The largest park in the city is Sioux Park. This park offers almost everything you can expect from a park. The amenities available at this park include fishing, basketball courts, flower gardens, bike paths, picnic tables, playground, tennis courts and volleyball courts. Other parks you may visit to enjoy the serene environment are Dinosaur Park, Roosevelt Park, Thomson Park, Memorial Park and Robbinsdale Park. People who like to indulge in a game of golf will be pleased to see what Rapid City has to offer. Rapid City is home to the 18-hole, 7,100 yards Meadowbrook Golf Course. This Golf course has hosted major golfing events by the USGA and NAIA. The course offers lush landscapes along with a challenging and exciting experience for the golfers. You can also visit Pirate's Cove while you're in the city. Pirate's Cove is considered as Americas leading adventure golf course. This is a fun, pirate-themed golf course that provides the visitors with entertainment and challenge alike.

If you're the kind of person who likes to get all their shopping done at one place, Rapid City offers some great malls for this purpose. You can find all the big brand names alongside local shops and restaurants. Some of the shopping areas worth a visit include Downtown Rapid City and the Rushmore Mall. Admirers of arts and culture will have their hands full in Rapid City. The city is home to many stirring art galleries and exhibitions. One such unique gallery is the Art Alley. This is basically an open air street where artists are allowed to hang up canvas paintings or place paper drawings on the walls. The urban feel of this gallery is a truly distinctive experience. Another notable art gallery is the Dahl. You cannot visit Rapid City and not want to catch a live performance at the 10,000 seat Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. This multi-purpose arena was opened in 1977 and has since then gone through major refurbishment work to become the leading venue center in South Dakota. It hosts major events like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in addition to being home to the Rapid City Rush hockey and Rapid City Thrillers basketball teams. Some of the performances you can catch their in the near future include productions of Annie, Hairspray and Mamma Mia. Rapid City is truly diverse in nature. It offers stunning scenery through its many parks, a one of a kind art gallery experience, the best in golfing courses and an unparalleled live show venue. Buy your Rapid City Tickets today to make sure you get a chance to take pleasure in all that this wonderful city has to offer.