Downtown Historic District
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 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.

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.
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

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
Everything was great
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Clean room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
It was amazing!! Clean and very well kept
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Staff are very friendly. Comfortable bedding with good pillows. Breakfast was substantial with a great selection. I didn’t need to wash clothes, but they sell soap and dryer sheets in the lobby for the W/D. They also have snacks and drinks for purchase. Easy access from airport and as a gateway to ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Sleep Inn And Suites Rapid City
Room was clean. Thank you Isabella
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Clean room. Staff ate nice.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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
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.
