Downtown Historic District

Rapid City

Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park
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Popular places to visit

Great place to visit, Lots to do and awesome restaurants. Rapid City is a must visit

Art Alley

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Art Alley in Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this family-friendly area.

Art Alley
Your kids will never forget this amazing experience! About $10 per person, this up close and personal zoo-like drive is a brilliant way to get close to nature.

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.

Bear Country USA
A good place to get a case of the creepy crawlies.

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.

Reptile Gardens
Formations of Calcite in Jewel Cave, Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota

Black Hills Caverns

Learn about the local history of Rapid City with a stop at Black Hills Caverns. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Black Hills Caverns

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.

Museum of the American Bison

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.

Watiki Water Park

Things to do

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

P886
per traveler
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

P1,950
per traveler
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Custer State Park: Self-Guided Drive with Audio Guide

Custer State Park: Self-Guided Drive with Audio Guide

P1,004
per traveler
Custer State Park: Self-Guided Drive with Audio Guide
Mount Rushmore Self-guided Walking Audio Tour

Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

P886
per traveler
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt

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

P2,364
per traveler
Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt
Keystone Ghost Tour Haunted Black Hills Self Guided Audio

Keystone Ghost Tour Haunted Black Hills Self Guided Audio

P591
per adult
Keystone Ghost Tour Haunted Black Hills Self Guided Audio
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Top hotels in Downtown Historic District

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 P4,949 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P4,949
P5,959 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

3 out of 5
1416 North Elk Vale Road Rapid City SD
The price is P3,450 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P3,450
P4,755 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free water park access, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,283 reviews)
Great location if traveling with children . Food selection wasn’t great but they loved the water park

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
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 P4,581 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
P4,581
P5,653 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff!

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
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 P3,691 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P3,691
P4,808 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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 breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,999 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1632 Rapp Street Rapid City SD
The price is P2,505 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P2,505
P3,519 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,278 reviews)
Clean and simple

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

3.5 out of 5
1920 Hope Ct Rapid City SD
The price is P5,267 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P5,267
P6,416 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Black Hills Maze and Fort Hays Old West Town ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (482 reviews)
Nice motel with great breakfast.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Historic District

#Perspective Stopped off in Rapid City on our way to Yellowstone NP, was blown away by the graffiti art down some of its back lanes. Thought the overhead power lines created great leading lines through the image.

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.

Historic Rapid City
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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.

West Boulevard Historic District
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Rimrock

Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rimrock

Downtown Historic District