Historic Rapid City Travel Guide
Rapid City
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Popular places to visit
Art Alley
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Art Alley during your trip to Rapid City. Visit the shops and notable monuments 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. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Reptile Gardens
Visit the 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.
Main Street Square
Find out about the history of Rapid City when you take a trip to Main Street Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Museum of the American Bison
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of the American Bison during your trip to Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Watiki Water Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children 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
Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn/Sylvan Lake
Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike
Top hotels in Historic Rapid City
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Town House Motel
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Rapid City
Rimrock
While Rimrock may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina.
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