The Monument, Rapid City
Facts and practical information
The Monument, formerly known as Rushmore Plaza Civic Center and Rushmore Plaza, is a 500,000-square-foot exhibition center, in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Monument is the main event center for the Black Hills Region, serving Western South Dakota, South West North Dakota, North West Nebraska, and Eastern Wyoming. It is home to many large annual events, including the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo & Rodeo Rapid City, Lakota Nation Invitational, the Black Hills Homebuilders Expo, South Dakota High School Activities Association Tournaments, the Rapid City Rush ice hockey team of the ECHL, and the Rapid City Marshals of Champions Indoor Football. The Rapid City Thrillers semi-professional basketball team also formerly played games at the complex. The grand opening event was a concert by Elvis Presley on June 21, 1977, which was filmed for a CBS television special that aired in October. The concert was during the singer's final tour before his death on August 16, 1977. ()
The Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Dinosaur Park, The Journey Museum, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Museum of Geology.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to The Monument?
How to get to The Monument by public transport?
Bus
- Milo Barber Transportation Center (11 min walk)