Rapid City makes the perfect base for explorations and Doing Big Things. With several national parks, monuments and memorials as well as a host of state parks all within a one-hour drive, Rapid City offers a contemporary vibe and a rich cultural heritage experience. Downtown Rapid City and Main Street Square offer added urban pleasures as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene, great local restaurants and an assortment of boutiques and gift shops all surrounded by the City of Presidents.