Outty Ranking70
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $100
Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour
11 Reviews
Nightlife things to do in Rapid City
We rank 12 nightlife and evening things to do in Rapid City, United States. The highest scoring is Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour with an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $15 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.
- Ranked experiences
- 12
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- Available today
- 12
- From
- $15
Nightlife in Rapid City compared
| Experience | Outty Ranking | From | Duration | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour | 70 | $100 | 3h | 5/5 (11) |
| Mt Rushmore 8pm Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour | 69 | $100 | 3h | 4.8/5 (15) |
| Twilight Tour: Custer State Park & Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony | 68 | $760 | 6h | 5/5 (38) |
| Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private) | 66 | $850 | 6h | 5/5 (30) |
| Badlands Sunset & Wildlife: Nature's Evening Glow | 63 | $665 | 6h | 5/5 (52) |
| Private Mount Rushmore Lighting Tour w/ Former Park Ranger | 61 | $195 | 4h | 5/5 (4) |
| Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views | 61 | $665 | 6h | 4.9/5 (51) |
| Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing | 58 | $299 | 4.8h | 4.5/5 (86) |
| Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide | 57 | $15 | 8h | 3.5/5 (6) |
| 2026 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup - Sept 25 Only - Public | 52 | $429 | 48h | 0/5 (0) |
Every nightlife experience we rank in Rapid City
Outty Ranking69
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $100
Mt Rushmore 8pm Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour
15 Reviews
Outty Ranking68
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $760
Twilight Tour: Custer State Park & Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony
38 Reviews
Outty Ranking66
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $850
Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private)
30 Reviews
Outty Ranking63
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $665
Badlands Sunset & Wildlife: Nature's Evening Glow
52 Reviews
Outty Ranking61
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $195
Private Mount Rushmore Lighting Tour w/ Former Park Ranger
4 Reviews
Outty Ranking61
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $665
Badlands After Dark: Sunset Colors and Celestial Views
51 Reviews
Outty Ranking58
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $299
Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing
86 Reviews
Outty Ranking57
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $15
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
6 Reviews
Outty Ranking52
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $429
2026 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup - Sept 25 Only - Public
0 Reviews
Outty Ranking51
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $795
Stars & Stripes: Mount Rushmore Night Ceremony
9 Reviews
Outty Ranking39
Rapid City, United StatesFrom $1,713
Private Tour Mt Rushmore Crazy Horse and Custer State Park
0 Reviews
Nightlife in Rapid City: common questions
- What are the best nightlife things to do in Rapid City?
- Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100 from 11 traveler reviews. Mt Rushmore 8pm Lighting Ceremony Shared Tour, Twilight Tour: Custer State Park & Mt Rushmore Lighting Ceremony, Badlands National Park - Sunset and Stargazing (Private) follow close behind. We rank 12 nightlife experiences in Rapid City in total.
- How much do nightlife activities in Rapid City cost?
- Expect around $549 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide from $15, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
- Can I book nightlife activities in Rapid City for today?
- Yes. 12 of the 12 top-ranked nightlife experiences we track in Rapid City currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
- How does Outty rank nightlife experiences in Rapid City?
- Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable nightlife options in Rapid City, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
- When is the best time to visit Rapid City?
- May to September, with Sturgis crowding early August.