Downtown Historic District
Rapid City
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Popular places to visit
Art Alley
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Art Alley during your trip to Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and shops 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 Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
Devil's Tower & Deadwood with Spearfish Canyon Picnic
Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts
Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great stay! The only downside was the daytime construction hammering, but I understand to make improvements thus happens it was just hard to rest during the day- we were in town helping my dad during his illness so our schedule was unpredictable.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
It was good!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
The room was clean as was the hotel. Good hot breakfast. Very comfortable beds. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
Yes breakfast was fresh and laundry was very clean. Room was comfortable and cozy.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
Room wasn't like spotless or anything but was fine, water pressure left something to be desired, lobby was gorgeous, parking was fine, staff was very friendly. Pool/hot tub was clean and well kept. Breakfast was great! Definitely a nice place to stay for off season travel.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City
Clean room, great staff
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Art Alley.
West Boulevard Historic District
West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Art Alley 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.
