Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

Rapid City

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Popular places to visit

Art Alley

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.

Art Alley
Bear Country USA

Bear Country USA

4/5(1 review)

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
Reptile Gardens

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.

Reptile Gardens

Main Street Square

4/5(4 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

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.

Museum of the American Bison

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

Top hotels in Historic Rapid City

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 ₹12,325 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
₹12,325
₹14,222 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The rooms are nice and I love the wall paper, I would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
3 out of 5
525 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD
The price is ₹11,815 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹11,815
₹13,014 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Watiki Water ...
8/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
"Everything was amazing!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
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 ₹13,822 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹13,822
₹15,710 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"This is a beautiful historic hotel in downtown Rapud City. It is easy to drive to all of the sites from the hotel and theres lits to do within walking distance. The staff are friendly and helpful. A deep cleaning of the bathrooms is suggested. Loved the gift shop!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Town House Motel
Town House Motel
2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,417 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
₹8,417
₹9,522 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (642 reviews)
"I think there was bed lice. We both woke up next morning being bitten"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Town House Motel
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Sonesta Essential Rapid City
2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is ₹7,413 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹7,413
₹8,230 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (241 reviews)
"Very convenient access to nearby restaurants and Interstate 90. The bed and pillows were very comfortable."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Rushmore Express Keystone
Rushmore Express Keystone
2.5 out of 5
320 Cemetery Road, Keystone, SD
The price is ₹11,455 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹11,455
₹12,452 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,238 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean, comfortable, quiet, and close to restaurants and stores, you can easily walk to the little downtown area. Very friendly staff. Loved the location, about 45 minutes to Custer State Park, and about an hour from Badlands."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Rushmore Express Keystone
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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 Pactola Pines Marina.

Rimrock

Historic Rapid City Travel Guide