Downtown Historic District
Rapid City
Visit Downtown Historic District
Popular places to visit
Art Alley
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Art Alley in Rapid City. Visit the shops and notable monuments 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. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Reptile Gardens
See the exotic and native 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.
Museum of the American Bison
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of the American Bison during your trip to Rapid City. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Watiki Water Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day 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.
The Monument Civic Center
Learn about the events happening at The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Custer State Park: Self-Guided Drive with Audio Guide
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse plus Iron Mtn Road and Sylvan Lake
BIG - Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse & Bison Safari-Needles-Iron Mtn
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful room and exclant cuatomer service.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Staff was outstanding with pets. They had treats and a basket of toys for the dogs to pick a toy from. Rooms were clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Excellent resort!
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Breakfast menu was varied, hearty, and delicious. Clean room, attentive and friendly staff. Room was clean. Green flashing lights on the smoke detectors on ceiling blinked every 6 seconds, affecting sleep.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Sleep Inn And Suites Rapid City
Clean room, friendly service, very comfortable beds
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Great staff clean hotel room however I would recommend y’all getting fridges in the rooms like mini fridges but maybe mine just didn’t have one and you can request a room with one. Otherwise, I thought it was a great stay. The airport shuttle is a huge benefit and it’s very inexpensive. Much cheaper ...
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Historic District
Historic Rapid City
Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Art Alley.
West Boulevard Historic District
While West Boulevard Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Main Street Square and Art Alley are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rimrock
Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Black Hills Caverns are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
