City of Rapid City

South Dakota's second largest city (polulation of more than 60,000) offers a quality of life that any university student can love. Because the Black Hills are next door and Rapid City is the region's cultural and trade center, you can find a number of restaurants, entertainment outlets, shopping options, and recreation activities galore.

As a student, you can

• Try ethnic foods, dine in a nationally recognized restaurant, or try the well-known restuarants that college students love like Applebee's, Chili's, Ruby Tuesday, and many others.
• Shop Rushmore Mall or downtown Rapid City.
• Browse Borders, Gap, Old Navy, and American Eagle Outfitters.
• Rollerblade, bike, or run the Rapid Creek trail system right by campus.
• Visit Reptile Gardens, Mount Rushmore, Devil's Tower, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, and Badlands National Park--or any of the many tourist destinations around the area.

The City of Rapid City website has more information about the city, including demographics.