Historic Rapid City Travel Guide
Rapid City
Visit Historic Rapid City
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.
Main Street Square
Find out about the history of Rapid City when you take a trip to Main Street Square. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
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
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
Top hotels in Historic Rapid City
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Amazing staff"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
"No fridge which is basic."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
"There was hair in bed when comforter pulled down. The bathroom amenities were empty - no shampoo, conditioner or body soap. I spoke to staff and they said they weren’t able to “compensate” me or give a discount because room was booked on Expedia."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Town House Motel
"Got to the motel around 8:30 to 9 PM. Door was locked with a piece of paper taped to the door, instructing me to call a number for help. I did, multiple times. No answer whatsoever. I had to find alternate arrangements."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Foothills Inn
"Motel 6 might be better. Pay the extra money!!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
"Very impressed with our stay!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Rapid City
Downtown Historic District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Main Street Square and Art Alley are top sights worth seeing.
West Boulevard Historic District
West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Central States Fairgrounds 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.
