Title: Rapid City Travel Guide: Best of Rapid City, Michigan Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rapid City](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapid-City-Hotels.d6340117.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rapid City](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapid-City-Holiday-Rentals.d6340117.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Rapid City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rapid-City.d6340117.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rapid City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapid-City.d6340117.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rapid City Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![At 19 miles long and over 18,000 acres Torch Lake is Michigan's second largest lake, with a shoreline dotted with little secluded beaches. It is considered to be one of the top five clearest lakes in the world. I've never seen such clear water! #blue #colorful #AquaTrove #BeachTips #Nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/0e27c84a-2371-4ce3-a46b-f2e563f01ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Heading up Torch River we spied several of these beauties. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/1e22176d-12cf-42a4-bddc-52eaac91e9dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/4ec1b1d4-8e29-4ef8-9f46-fdffac545888.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful morning on the lake. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976197104/6622685a-984d-4e7c-a20d-3f4d71525200.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![4th of July sandbar party](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/30e189ce-8848-4601-af8d-934a81de4133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rapid City - Top hotels in Rapid City - Top Holiday Rentals in Rapid City ![Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68033700/68033639/8350231d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock! Rapid City MI Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park ... 10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) We loved our stay here!!! The house was beautiful and had every amenity you could think of. The view of the lake was amazing and the pontoon boat rental was definitely the highlight of our trip. We definitely will be back. Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=68033639&PinnedHotelID=68033639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=68033639&PinnedHotelID=68033639&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) ![Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57890000/57881900/57881880/0802a723_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A Rapid City MI Stay at this cottage in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch River are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews) Absolutely fantastic weekend getaway! The unit was incredibly clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed. We loved the activities on the rooftop - cornhole, jenga, grilling, and the view of the lake. The kayaking and tritooning was so enjoyable. Thanks for having us! Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=57881880&PinnedHotelID=57881880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=57881880&PinnedHotelID=57881880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) ![Grand Beach Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920400/920390/ab106de7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Beach Resort Hotel 1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,338 reviews) We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely back! It was clean and the pool was well maintained. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=920390&PinnedHotelID=920390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=920390&PinnedHotelID=920390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6340117) [See all 2,932 properties in Rapid City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6340117) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68033700/68033639/8350231d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock! Rapid City MI Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park ... 10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) We loved our stay here!!! The house was beautiful and had every amenity you could think of. The view of the lake was amazing and the pontoon boat rental was definitely the highlight of our trip. We definitely will be back. Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Hotels-Torch-Lake-Sandbar-Waterfront-Home-With-Dock.h68033639.Hotel-Information) ![Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57890000/57881900/57881880/0802a723_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across the Street With Indoor Boat Slip Unit A Rapid City MI Stay at this cottage in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch River are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews) Absolutely fantastic weekend getaway! The unit was incredibly clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed. We loved the activities on the rooftop - cornhole, jenga, grilling, and the view of the lake. The kayaking and tritooning was so enjoyable. Thanks for having us! Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Hotels-Torch-Lake-Rental-With-Indoor-Boat-Slip.h57881880.Hotel-Information) ![Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across The Street With Outdoor Dock Slip Unit B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57820000/57817500/57817440/17d18007_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Directly Across The Street With Outdoor Dock Slip Unit B Rapid City MI Stay at this cottage in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Torch River are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews) Great stay! Highly recommend! Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Hotels-Torch-Lake-Rental-With-Outdoor-Dock-Slip.h57817440.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rapid City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6340117&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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