Downtown Historic District
Rapid City
Visit Downtown Historic District
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.
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.
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 shops 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.
The Monument Civic Center
Learn about the events happening in The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Custer State Park: Self-Guided Drive with Audio Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Bed was great , bathroom was very clean
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
The staff was good, very nice some more than others, wished there was more offered for breakfast but it was alright, suppose it was better than nothing.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Great staff, welcoming to pets, decor needs refreshing, refrigerator and microwave would be nice
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Very nice
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Everything was superb. All the way from our check in experience with Carlos. He was welcoming knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. Even his recommendation for food. Wild Sage is warm and flavorful. By far the best hotel and food experience in South Dakota.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
Yes great room and great staff!!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
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
West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Art Alley 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.
