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.
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.
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
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
The suite was well appointed. Renovations are modern and very nice. Sky bar and pub were fantastic. Be ready to valet for almost $30 before tip. Staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions. Starbucks is understaffed in the morning.
Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Clean room, comfortable bed, looks like a fun place for families.
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
The stay was wonderful. It was very comfy and clean. Every thing was wonderful. Every thing was very beautiful.
Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Very nice hotel. Clean. Convenient parking and walking to downtown. Hotel restaurant is very good. Check in and out was very easy and professional.
Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
It’s a great place very clean, very friendly staff and the price is so reasonable. The breakfast is great!
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Carlos, was amazing! You could smell the food from the restaurant Wild Sage. Beautiful room, amazing shower. Beautiful view of the Moutains. I recomend eating at the wild Sage just a few steps behind the hotel. Food was amazing. The only complaint I have is it was very cold and the door leading to ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 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 Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing 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.
