Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
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
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore
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
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
Great place to stay !!!!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
The rom was clean and had great lighting. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good. The gym was okay!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Thank you it was a lovely stay. I look forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
The room was mostly clean but could definitely have used a deep clean. The beds were ok. The breakfast was decent and they did have several options. The rate was good and it was close to the venue we were going to. The Mexican restaurant next door was fantastic and the mall is very close as ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Great, friendly staff easy check-in nice hotel enjoyed my stay great restaurant behind it
Reviewed on 11 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.
