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 shops and notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
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.
The Monument Civic Center
Learn about the events happening in The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Parking is always difficult when staying here but the stay is worth the headache. There was construction going on in the building so the noise of that started pretty early and made it impossible to sleep but this will always remain my go to place to stay when coming to Rapid City.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
I did not get to eat because I had to leave early, but the breakfast area seemed very nice.
Reviewed on 11 Dec, 2025
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Everything was very neat and clean
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Staff was very friendly and the room was very nice and clean!
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Great place to stay. Everyone I ran into that worked there was nice. The lobby was decorated beautifully. New hotel being opened this spring (2025). Would recommend and go back
Reviewed on 4 Dec, 2025
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Clean room , nice amenities , good location , poor breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Dec, 2025
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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.
