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
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

RM64
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
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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 RM615 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
RM615
RM709 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful area in a great location. Felt very safe. Good restaurants and bars. Had live music on the weekend. Older hotel, but clean and done up nicely. Would definitely stay here again. Loved Rapid City"

Reviewed on 31 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 RM599 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM599
RM660 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
"Nice hotel in the heart of downtown. Easy access to many restaurants. Covered garage parking for about $15/night. Our room had a view of the parking garage which wasn’t ideal. I think many of the rooms in the 2nd floor were the same."

Reviewed on 29 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 RM686 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM686
RM780 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 29 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 RM304 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM304
RM348 total
17 Aug - 18 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
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 RM472 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM472
RM513 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,123 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and assisted with when contacted them"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
Rushmore Express Keystone

Rushmore Express Keystone

2.5 out of 5
320 Cemetery Road, Keystone, SD
The price is RM568 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM568
RM617 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,298 reviews)
"Everyday never had enough washclothes"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Rushmore Express Keystone
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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