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British Pub in Rapid City

Finally, an old world British pub has come to Rapid City! If you haven’t heard, Wobbly Bobby has opened in downtown Rapid City, bringing with it boisterous brews, pub fair favorites, and British atmosphere and hospitality. The old world feel and amazing selection of beers and bites will make this your new, favorite place in Rapid City.

So you may be asking “What is a Wobbly Bobby?” The folks at Wobbly Bobby, British Pub have your answer. Wobbly is British slang for being intoxicated and Bobby is a British colloquialism that referred to the first, modern police officers in London. Construction now completed in Rapid City, this pub combines the two to create a uniquely quirky, yet traditional, place to meet up with friends for a pint. With a few more weeks of winter to go, why not stop by the British Pub to bask in the warm décor or order a pub favorite.

The menu at Wobbly Bobby is not standard pub fayre; it is delicious and well executed in traditional British style. If you have never tried a Scottish Egg, Spotted Dick, or Devils on Horseback, it is time to head to downtown Rapid City. If looking for something a little more comforting, why not try Mum’s Savory Chicken Stew? Who knew your ol’ mum was an expert British pub chef? The British pub also has over 48 brews on tap, cider, shandy, and Yorkshire tea! Rapid City and the British isles never felt so close. Check out the Wobbly Bobby today in downtown Rapid City! They’ll be quite chuffed to see you!

510 Main St, Rapid City 605.721.PINT

British Pub in Rapid City

Golf in Rapid City

Pretty soon the snow will melt, the flowers and trees will be in bloom, and spring will be here at last in Rapid City. One of the most popular ways to get out and enjoy the weather is with golf! Golf has become popular all over the US and Rapid City is lucky to have a selection of great golf courses in the area. While the snow still falls, bring out those golf clubs and get them ready to go! Here is a wish list to get you started dreaming of 18-holes, golf shoes, and blue skies:

Fountain Springs Golf Course

Located 10 minutes outside of downtown Rapid City at 1750 Fountain Plaza Dr, Fountain Springs is a 3,000 yard course with water features, trees and varying landscape. A great course to begin the season! Set tee times by phone at 605.342.4653.

Golf Club at Red Rock

The most popular public golf course in the Rapid City area, the Golf Club at Red Rock is located at 6520 Birkdale. With 18-holes, a bar and grill, water features, rolling hills and beautiful views, the Golf Club at Red Rock takes tee times over the phone 605.718.4710 or online.

Hart Ranch Golf Course

A great course to learn how to golf at any age, Hart Ranch offers great instruction in addition to having one of Rapid City’s most beautiful courses. Located at 23645 Clubhouse Dr, this course was named in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play”. Call 605.341.5703 or go online to book tee times.

Golf in Rapid City

Spring Fun at Storybook Island in Rapid City

It is too bad that Puxatony Phil decided there would be six more weeks of winter. Usually around this time people start dreaming and planning some spring fun. Even though spring is a few months away, there are fun places around Rapid City that should be first on your list. How about Storybook Island?

Storybook Island is located right off of Sheridan Lake Road in Rapid City. Storybook Island is not an island at all. It is a whimsically fun and free children’s park. Started by the Rapid City Rotary Club in 1959, Storybook Island is filled with characters from children’s stories, nursery rhymes, and fables. In the spring of that year Storybook Island saw over 10,000 visitors and has remained a popular, fun, attraction ever since. The attractions include Snow White’s house, a train ride, swings, the crooked man’s home, Dalmatians, a maze, and more!!

The park consists of 8 ½ acres of fun and many spend half of their day exploring. There is a concessions stand too. Many of the characters and settings are interactive, so children and adults alike can find fun crawling, climbing, and discovering. Inside, visitors can also find activities and plays at the Storybook Island Theatre throughout the spring and summer months. Though the park is free, admission to the theater is $1 and will transport your children to somewhere far, far away from Rapid City.

Spring is right around the corner and so is Storybook Island. Special events are planned throughout the season, so check often!! Having a party? You can rent out Storybook Island! You can also help support this fun park by adopting a set, volunteering, buying a brick, and more! We’ll see you in the spring!

1301 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City 605.342.6357

Spring Fun at Storybook Island in Rapid City

Broadway Comes to Rapid City

Did you hear the news? Broadway has come to Rapid City bringing the classic comedy Young Frankenstein to Rushmore Plaza Civic Center this weekend. Originally a Hollywood movie by Mel Brooks, the Broadway musical combines the classic one-liners, gags, songs, and dances into a beautifully fun play. If you are looking for something wonderful to do this weekend, or if you have yet to make it to Broadway yourself, come see Young Frankenstein in Rapid City.

A spoof on the horror movie genre, the movie version of Young Frankenstein was a cult sensation featuring Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, and Gene Wilder. The story is based on the Frankenstein legends and included many jokes based on Mary Shelley’s 1930’s films Frankenstein and Son of Frankenstein. In the Broadway musical, Rapid citizens can expect new musical numbers and updated, extended gags. The new actors pay homage to the original vision of the movie while still shining through each performance. This Broadway tour is perfect for a night in the city!

The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is located in the heart of Rapid City. Tickets can be purchased online, at the box office, or from a variety of locations and vary depending on seat location. There are always events going on at the Civic Center, so make sure to purchase your tickets to the Broadway Musical Young Frankenstein today! There is always something happening in downtown Rapid City!!

444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City 605.394.4115

Broadway Comes to Rapid City

Walk for Warmth in Rapid City

Rapid City’s inaugural Walk for Warmth is coming up on Saturday, February 18^th from 3 to 5pm. This yearly walk helps those in financial need heat their homes and stay warm during the coldest months out of the year. Contrary to the name, the Walk for Warmth also helps these families cool their homes during the summer heat too! Bring your family to downtown Rapid City to help raise money for these families in need.

The Walk for Warmth will start in Downtown Rapid City at the Main St. Square. Walkers will head down 6^th St., over to 7^th on Quincy, up 7^th to Saint Joseph St, over to Mount Rushmore Rd, up to Main St, and back to Main St. Square. Each person can enter the walk for $10; youth under 18 can walk with a paying adult and all the entry fees are tax deductible. Groups wanting to participate in the Walk for Warmth can call about special rates. In addition to the entry fees, Black Hills Power plans to match all of the donations up to $10,000! You can help raise more by walking around downtown Rapid City.

A variety of Downtown Rapid City businesses are offering specials for the participating walkers! These include discounts ranging from 10-60% off!! Some of the Rapid City shops will be offering free items as well for those participating in the Walk for Warmth. Registration can be done online. If you are not able to make the Walk for Warmth in Rapid City, you can donate money! Grab your friends, family, and neighbors and head downtown to walk for a great cause!

Walk for Warmth in Rapid City