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.
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.
Activities
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Historic District Hotel Deals
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
The suite was well appointed. Renovations are modern and very nice. Sky bar and pub were fantastic. Be ready to valet for almost $30 before tip. Staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions. Starbucks is understaffed in the morning.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
The pool was the best time I had in while
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Very nice hotel. Clean. Convenient parking and walking to downtown. Hotel restaurant is very good. Check in and out was very easy and professional.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Thank you it was a lovely stay. I look forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Great room for the money!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City
Its was a very good stay. Our kids absolutely loved it. Staff were very helpful. Rooms were really clean.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing 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.
