Downtown Historic District
Rapid City
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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.
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.
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 notable monuments 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.
Things to do
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
Downtown Historic District Hotel Deals
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Favorite place to stay!!!!
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Very nice
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Decent stay, the room didn’t have a fridge that I paid extra for, the pillows were not comfortable. Bar staff was great. Went to have breakfast in morning and stood there 5 min waiting for someone to come help us and we finally left. We stay here whenever we go to rapid and this was the worst it’s ...
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Very good
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
Breakfast was just blah biscuit and gravey had no flavor. Room service never made bed we stayed 6 nights.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
My daughter stayed there and stated it was clean, staff friendly, and a very good breakfast :)
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
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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.
