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While many travelers visit the Black Hills during summer, many miss seeing how the area transforms itself into a true, winter wonderland every year. Winter in the Black Hills is truly an unforgettable experience that has made weekend getaways more popular...
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We would like to welcome Mitch as our new Vertex Bar Manager! Mitch was born and raised in Rapid City. He has been in the service industry for a little over ten years, with three of those at Vertex Sky Bar. Outside of making cocktails, Mitch enjoys mountain...
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Meet our Associate of the Month, Mason! He is Vertex Sky Bar’s Bar Back at Hotel Alex Johnson. We had a minute to visit with Mason and ask a few questions about his experience working at Vertex and what he loves most about the atmosphere. Q: WHAT...
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Buckle up and enjoy the ride! We have compiled a list of the best scenic routes in the Black Hills to make your next road trip as memorable as our hotel’s history. Aside from the area’s top attractions, the Black Hills is filled with natural beauty...
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Want to experience the beautiful Black Hills and surrounding areas in just a few days? The Hotel Alex Johnson is Rapid City’s premier downtown hotel and only a short drive from many well-known Black Hills attractions. To ensure you get the most...
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Spring is arriving in Rapid City, SD, and we are excited about the new activities that will be coming with it. This April, we are excited to host our annual Easter Brunch Buffet in our historic Ballroom. We will have additional seating in Vertex Sky Bar....
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Throughout the year, we received stunning photos of our historic hotel from our Guests and travelers alike. We have chosen our top five favorite photos that we have received to share with you. Want to see your photo featured? Follow us on Facebook and...
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The founder of our historic downtown Rapid City hotel was Alex Carlton Johnson. While there have been many changes to the Hotel Alex Johnson throughout its history, we are proud to say that the hotel has been able to retain its historic presence and once...
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Do you hear that? It is the rumble of the motorcycles entering the Black Hills of South Dakota as Rally Week approaches. Are you ready for the biggest motorcycle gathering in the world? Do you know what you want to see while you are here? We have put...
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Located in downtown Rapid City stands the 11 story, magnificent Hotel Alex Johnson. Well-known to many Black Hills residents and visitors, this hotel has enough charm to leave a life-long impression the moment you step into the hotel lobby.  From...
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