West Boulevard Historic District
Rapid City
Visit West Boulevard Historic District
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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

From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour

Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Top hotels in West Boulevard Historic District

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Overall, nice hotel; however since they have the waterpark open to the public, it’s way too crowded!
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Clean room, warm (it was -20 below windchill), good hot breakfast, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
Staff was super helpful and friendly. It was off-season so not many guests, was very quiet. Large, comfortable rooms. Nice breakfast selection, fresh fruit, waffles, yogurt, juices, coffee, and teas. Wish I had time to have stayed another night.
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 20 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

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Nice staff. Clean hotel. Comfortable beds. Was good stay
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Boulevard Historic District

Downtown Historic District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Main Street Square and Art Alley are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.
