Downtown Historic District
Rapid City
Visit Downtown Historic District
Popular places to visit
Art Alley
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Art Alley during your trip to Rapid City. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
Black Hills Caverns
Learn about the local history of Rapid City with a stop at Black Hills Caverns. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Bear Country USA
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Bear Country USA home during your travels in Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Reptile Gardens
Visit the animals who live at Reptile Gardens during your travels in Colonial Pine Hills. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments.
Museum of the American Bison
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of the American Bison during your trip to Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Watiki Water Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Watiki Water Park during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore
Devil's Tower & Deadwood with Spearfish Canyon Picnic
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Cynthia was so helpful in check in. Answered many questions"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Foothills Inn
"Property is old and grungy. The duvet had stains on it, the continental breakfast is a joke. Cereal and bagels that’s it. Staff are grungy and not professional at all. Sketchy at best. Not somewhere I’d stay at again"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Rushmore Express Keystone
"Todo súper limpio buena atención muy recomendable cerca de varios lugares p"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
"The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast has a good variety of choices."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
"The property is a great value for families. Endless use of waterpark and a nice breakfast every morning. The property is a little outdate, needing new carpeting and a little refreshing paint, but overall a great value for families with children."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
"Loved this hotel. Will definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Historic District
Historic Rapid City
Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Aby's.
West Boulevard Historic District
West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Central States Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rimrock
While Rimrock may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina.
