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.
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.
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
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore
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
Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
No parking so you either need to Valet or there is a parking garage a couple of blocks away.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
There were people who must not have realized it is a waterpark attached to the hotel. They kept pounding on the ceiling and complaining to the front desk about the noise. We do have small children, but they are well-behaved and weren't being super loud, just excited about the pool. And not after ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
They had a nice breakfast menu selection and a cute area to eat in. The room had obviously been remodeled. The staff was lovely. A nice stay.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Breakfast was good, it was convenient having it on site so you could fuel up early in the morning before heading out for adventures.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Room was comfortable. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was Ok.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City
It was a very poor menu. Not very good.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 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.
