Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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.
Activities
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
Our pick of the best Downtown Historic District Hotel Deals
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
This is a cool old hotel that is central to the historic district of Rapid City and the Blackhills Region. The property is updated but doesn't lose it's original charm.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Room exceptionally clean & comfortable. Excellent breakfast & coffee. All staff we encountered were friendly & engaging. We were able to check in early. Plenty of parking. Excellent value for the price. Easy access to historic downtown area as well as the airport. We would book this hotel again.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Room and hotel was clean. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. My 3 big boys had a blast at the water park and arcade. Breakfast was good. My only complaint would be they couldn’t keep the breakfast stocked. But overall was a great weekend, we would stay there again!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Everything was great!! Will stay again!!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Everything was great with a couple of exceptions. The
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Great location, helpful staff, delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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.
