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 shops and notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Wasn’t the best service and rooms are very outdated. The only thing we loved were the servers at the bar attached to the hotel. $$ is not worth the room."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
"The breakfast was nice: Scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, yogurt, hot cereal bar, cold cereals coffee, tea, and juice. The pool had a loud waterslide great for kids, and two hot tubs. I was a little nervous about the parking lot and someone had pounded on my door at 3am one night and scared ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
"The room was clean and very well stocked. The hotel was very busy, but their was not chaos all over. The water park was a blast. There are a lot of good options for free breakfast. Overall a good experience."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
"Roomy loved having access to big fridge to put snacks and drinks and microwaves to warm up leftovers and comfy bed. Perfect spot to be by restaurants and shopping"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
"Very nice staff"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
"Great 445 restaurant"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
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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.
West Boulevard Historic District
While West Boulevard Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Main Street Square and Central States Fairgrounds are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rimrock
Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
