Historic Rapid City

Rapid City

#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.
#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.
Badlands National Park
BadlandsNational Park
Witness of faith in the hills of Rapid City

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

Main Street Square

Find out about the history of Rapid City when you spend time at Main Street Square. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Main Street Square

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

Things to do

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

P870
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

P1,914
per traveler
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt

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

P2,321
per traveler
Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse

Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse

P24,662
per adult
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Tour

From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour

P16,868
per adult
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

P15,947
per adult
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
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Top hotels in Historic Rapid City

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 P4,548 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P4,548
P5,612 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,004 reviews)
clean and great location

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

3 out of 5
525 St Joseph St Rapid City SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,678 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
P6,678
P7,489 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Watiki Water ...
9/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews)
Clean room, lovely facility, decent breakfast-coffee temperature was not hot enough. The delightful hostess was very apologetic and brought both the regular and decaf temps to acceptable temps right away. Nicest employee in entire hotel!

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
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 P4,909 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
P4,909
P5,912 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Town House Motel

Town House Motel

2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street Rapid City SD
The price is P3,834 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P3,834
P4,418 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (660 reviews)
Bedbugs, bedbugs, bedbugs, vermin. Avoid room

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Town House Motel
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 P3,180 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P3,180
P4,440 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,294 reviews)
Great stay! Clean comfortable room, great pet area, and the kids loved the waterpark!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
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 P3,500 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P3,500
P4,595 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (2,011 reviews)
Staff was amazing rooms were clean.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Rapid City

Badlands National Park

Downtown Historic District

While visiting Downtown Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Main Street Square and Art Alley.

Downtown Historic District
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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

Historic Rapid City