Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
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 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.
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
I got a call from the property about an hour before check in letting me know they had double booked and I wouldn’t have my room available. Their team sprang into action and booked me a room at a neighboring property and refunded the reservation cost. In addition to the stay being at no cost, they ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Found this place on our way back home. It was an amazing find! The room was spacious and beautiful. Our 13yo and my husband had a blast in the water park. The hotel was nice and quiet, even with lots of kids there. The complimentary breakfast was very good. Also, the lobby had a water dispenser full ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
The room was not clean when we arrived, although it had been released for us to occupy. The carpeted floor had not been vacuumed. There were peanuts on the floor and lint, etc. that had not been vacuumed. The bathroom had not been cleaned. There was a dried up contact on the tile floor. The breakfast ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
The staff were very friendly, the breakfasts were good and varied each day. My picky husband said he would stay there again.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
The room and property are mediocre. Bed and pillows were incredibly uncomfortable. Not a great nights sleep at all. It was nice to be downtown and have free parking.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
Everything was good except that there wasn’t an ice bucket in the room.
Reviewed on 27 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.
