Historic Rapid City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Rapid City
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.
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 shops 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
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic
Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
Our pick of the best Historic Rapid City Hotel Deals
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
We really enjoyed our stay at the Rushmore! No issues finding parking, easy to get to and from Mount Rushmore, and lots of options for dinner up and down the street!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room worked well, staff was nice. Love they have a Starbucks.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Staff was very friendly, common space and bartender were amazing. Walkable to many dining options and parking garage was safe and easy to navigate.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Town House Motel
Great staff nice room
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
The ceiling looked like it could be patched up better and the caulking around the toilet looked like a 6 year old did it. The staff was great, the breakfast so so
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Great stay. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and well appointed. Loved the happy hour and the breakfast. I will stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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 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.
