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

Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn/Sylvan Lake

Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn/Sylvan Lake

RM1,393
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn/Sylvan Lake
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore

RM169
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

RM626
per adult
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
Short hiking trails with shaded rest area

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

RM1,985
per adult
Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

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

RM1,163
per adult
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
Mount Rushmore and The Great Plains Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

RM114
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided 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 RM678 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
RM678
RM778 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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)
"Staff was very friendly. 2 restaurants on property with room service available. Easy, free parking. Room decide cute and comfortable beds. Can hear other rooms, however, but maybe because we had a connecting room door. Train comes by and has to sound horn at every intersection. Just so you know. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
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 RM680 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM680
RM773 total
20 Jul - 21 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! (1,005 reviews)
"If you want to be right in the mix up in things, this will be a great stay! The historical hotel and all of the amenities within and close by we’re unbeatable. If you’re on the weekends parking is free and was not hard to find. Be prepared for some train noise if you are a light sleeper."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
3 out of 5
525 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM798 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM798
RM876 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (22 reviews)
"Room was great right in downtown very very clean."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Town House Motel
Town House Motel
2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM414 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
RM414
RM469 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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! (640 reviews)
"I think there was bed lice. We both woke up next morning being bitten"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Town House Motel
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM385 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
RM385
RM427 total
17 Jul - 18 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 (228 reviews)
"For the price it was great a lot of times cheaper places like that are just horrible but this was clean friendly quite and comfortable definitely will astray there next time and also easy access to I 90"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Rushmore Express Keystone
Rushmore Express Keystone
2.5 out of 5
320 Cemetery Road, Keystone, SD
The price is RM609 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM609
RM662 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,217 reviews)
Wildlife and national park.
"The lobby, breakfast area and our room were clean. Staff friendly. Close to Mt Rushmore"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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

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