Historic Rapid City

Rapid City

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Popular places to visit

Art Alley

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.

Art Alley
Bear Country USA

Bear Country USA

4/5(1 review)

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.

Bear Country USA
Reptile Gardens

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.

Reptile Gardens

Main Street Square

4/5(4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rapid City when you take a trip to Main Street Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Main Street Square

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.

Museum of the American Bison

Watiki Water Park

3/5(1 review)

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.

Watiki Water Park

Things to do

Short hiking trails with shaded rest area

Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic

RM1,995
per adult
Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

RM629
per adult
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
Mount Rushmore and The Great Plains Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

RM140
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

RM1,169
per adult
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike

From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike

RM2,765
per traveller
From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike
Rapid City: Guided Tour with Journey Museum Admission

Rapid City: Guided Tour with Journey Museum Admission

RM629
per adult
Rapid City: Guided Tour with Journey Museum Admission
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Top hotels in Historic Rapid City

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

3.5 out of 5
445 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM608 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
RM608
RM702 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Stay here , don’t Try and save 5 dollars with the gross chain hotels ! Very classy!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

3 out of 5
525 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM572 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM572
RM630 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Watiki Water Park ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
"I enjoyed staying in"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
523 6th St, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM673 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM673
RM765 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Fantastic historic hotel in the heart of Rapid City. Walkable shops and restaurants. We will always stay here when going through Rapid City."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Town House Motel

Town House Motel

2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM301 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
RM301
RM346 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (643 reviews)
"Check in was quick and easy. Property is a bit dated, but rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff was very nice. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Town House Motel
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM351 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
RM351
RM389 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (269 reviews)
"Decent stay, given the area."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

2.5 out of 5
106 Highway 16A, Keystone, SD
The price is RM450 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM450
RM490 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,114 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. The only issue was when we went down to breakfast at 8:45 on a Monday morning , a number of options were not available. We were told by the server that the hotel was out of stock. Disappointing - the other two mornings breakfast was well stocked"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Rapid City

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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.

Rimrock

Historic Rapid City