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 shops 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

Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

RM85
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt

Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt

RM168
per traveller
Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt
Mount Rushmore and The Great Plains Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

RM139
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

RM63
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

RM626
per adult
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

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

RM1,162
per adult
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
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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 RM284 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM284
RM349 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Ashley at the front desk was very"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 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 RM448 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
RM448
RM495 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Watiki Water ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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 RM308 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM308
RM369 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Great place that we love to stay at!!!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 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 RM186 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM186
RM221 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (654 reviews)
"Very friendly. Old place but remodeled and clean."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Town House Motel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1314 Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM266 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM266
RM298 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, 4 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,030 reviews)
"Nice rooms"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD

3 out of 5
2321 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM277 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM277
RM351 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,953 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly. Hotel clean and conveniently located to highway and local attractions. Not far from airport. Only thing not impressed with was breakfast hit plenty of choices in area for dining."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Rapid City

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Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Main Street Square and Art Alley are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Historic District
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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.

West Boulevard Historic District
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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 Black Hills Caverns.

Rimrock

Historic Rapid City