Historic 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 shops and notable monuments 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.

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.
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

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

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour
Top hotels in Historic Rapid City

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
"Great 445 restaurant"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Super! We come back an other Time"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
"This is a new hotel and very nice area of town. Rooms were big and comfortable. Very quiet at night too. Tally’s restaurant is across the street, which was also really good."
Reviewed on 23 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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
"Big rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast, clean, highly recommended!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
"Warm"
Reviewed on 22 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.
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