Historic Rapid City Travel Guide
Rapid City
Visit Historic Rapid City
Popular places to visit
Art Alley
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Art Alley during your trip to 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. 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 notable monuments 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
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt
Top hotels in Historic Rapid City
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
The rooms are large, modern and comfortable. Everything is clean and
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
The staff are friendly and helpful. I love the ambiance of the lobby and balconies. The rooms are clean and comfy,
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Hotel was easy to find, had easy access to parking, it was very clean, breakfast was great with many options. The hotel staff was excellent and they were very friendly and helpful at any hour of the day. The onsite bar was a great place to unwind after a day of touring the sites. I recommend this ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Town House Motel
Got to the motel around 8:30 to 9 PM. Door was locked with a piece of paper taped to the door, instructing me to call a number for help. I did, multiple times. No answer whatsoever. I had to find alternate arrangements.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
If you have kids, this is the place to be. Huge water park with fun and friendly staff. The room was clean and spacious. I was expecting to hear a lot of kids running up and down the halls but I was pleasantly surprised. Nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Clean and quite and affordable
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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 Central States Fairgrounds 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.
