Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Art Alley

4/5(1 review)

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.

Art Alley
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Bear Country USA

5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Bear Country USA
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Reptile Gardens

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Reptile Gardens
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Main Street Square

4/5(5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Rapid City when you take a trip to Main Street Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Main Street Square
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Museum of the American Bison

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Museum of the American Bison in Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Museum of the American Bison
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Watiki Water Park

3/5(1 review)

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.

Watiki Water Park

Activities

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Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn-Public

NZ$485
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn-Public
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From Rapid City: Private Spearfish Canyon Tour

NZ$1,054
Per adult
From Rapid City: Private Spearfish Canyon Tour
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From Rapid City: Badlands National Park Trip with Wall Drug

NZ$631
Per adult
From Rapid City: Badlands National Park Trip with Wall Drug
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Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

NZ$20
Per adult
Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
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Badlands National Park Adventure, Wall Drug and Baja

NZ$615
Per adult
Badlands National Park Adventure, Wall Drug and Baja
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From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike

NZ$1,054
Per adult
From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike
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Our pick of the best Historic Rapid City Hotel Deals

Town House Motel
Town House Motel
2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is NZ$166 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$166
per night
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a fireplace in the lobby. Popular attractions Watiki Water Park and Museum of Geology ...
7.2/10 Good! (519 reviews)
"Only stayed there for night. Initially the room we were given smelled very strongly of cigars despite it being a non-smoking motel. The front desk was very nice though and gave us a new room. It's a very old motel and you can hear everything happening outside but luckily it was pretty quiet. Definitely ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Town House Motel
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
3.5 out of 5
445 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD
The price is NZ$317 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$317
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Easy to find in a new city. Located close to good eateries. Clean and well appointed. Friendly, helpful staff. Happy with stay!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
523 6th St, Rapid City, SD
The price is NZ$211 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$211
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice old hotel"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
2 out of 5
206 Cemetery Rd, Keystone, SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$353 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
NZ$353
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,319 reviews)
"It was clean. The breakfast was good. Love all the really old picture’s on the wall of Teddy Roosevelt"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Sleep Inn And Suites Rapid City
Sleep Inn And Suites Rapid City
2.5 out of 5
4031 Cheyenne Blvd, Rapid City, SD
The price is NZ$226 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$226
per night
29 May - 30 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly staff! So kind, professional and helpful. Thank you especially to Ashley at the front desk."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Sleep Inn And Suites Rapid City
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
2.5 out of 5
1416 North Elk Vale Road, Rapid City, SD
The price is NZ$243 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$243
per night
28 May - 29 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, water park access (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel! Price, comfort, cleanliness, staff, food, all wonderful. Priced cheap too! The ammenities were perfect too! Each floor has a washer and dryer unit on it too! We enjoyed the waterpark and did our launry at the same time!"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Rapid City

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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 Black Hills Caverns.

Rimrock

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