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.
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
Top hotels in Historic Rapid City
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
The rom was clean and had great lighting. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good. The gym was okay!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
No
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
The suite was well appointed. Renovations are modern and very nice. Sky bar and pub were fantastic. Be ready to valet for almost $30 before tip. Staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions. Starbucks is understaffed in the morning.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Town House Motel
Bedbugs, bedbugs, bedbugs, vermin. Avoid room
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Great place to stay !!!!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Thank you it was a lovely stay. I look forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Rapid City
Downtown Historic District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Main Street Square and Art Alley are top sights worth seeing.
West Boulevard Historic District
West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
