Historic Rapid City
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 notable monuments and shops 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.

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 shops 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

Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

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

From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour

Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
Top hotels in Historic Rapid City

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Great staff, welcoming to pets, decor needs refreshing, refrigerator and microwave would be nice
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Bed was great , bathroom was very clean
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Felt very safe and quiet area. Was able to walk to the local stores and get some shopping done. We was able to watch a movie at the Elk's theatre.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Town House Motel
Great staff nice room
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Very nice stay. We just needed a place to sleep for the night as a stop on our way to our destination. We were pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and professional and friendly staff. The place we stayed the night before wasn't as nice.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Very nice
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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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 Art Alley 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.





