Downtown Historic District
Rapid City
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Popular places to 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.

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 shops 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

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

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Mt Rushmore + Black Hills Sunset & Stargazing

Buffalo Hunt Coaster Multi Ride Wristband in the Black Hills

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

From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Foothills Inn
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
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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.

Rimrock
Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Black Hills Caverns are two attractions nearby that you can check out.