Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
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 notable monuments and shops 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
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour
BIG - Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse & Bison Safari-Needles-Iron Mtn
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel was as expected. Friendly staff, clean. Standard room was small, but I knew that from staying here years ago before it was renovated. Parking description was not clear that there is no self parking. Valet only. I paid $22 at the time of booking for breakfast, only to learn there are no ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Good place for families
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Everything was great! Clean room, pleasant staff, upgraded room, competitive rate.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Clean room. Staff ate nice.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City
Kids had a blast. They gave it a million stars.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
Very clean room, comfortable beds and lots of breakfast options. We always enjoy our stays here.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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.
