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 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
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
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
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
Room worked well, staff was nice. Love they have a Starbucks.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
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Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
We did not eat breakfast there but it did look good. Loved the pillows and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
They didn't have a shuttle service. I had to call a taxi
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Spotless, very nice place. Pool was a little small. Breakfast was a little lacking
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City
Room was in great condition and walking distance to a steakhouse a plus
Reviewed on Nov 7, 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.
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 Pactola Pines Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
