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 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.
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.
The Monument Civic Center
Learn about the events happening in The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Historic District Hotel Deals
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was great - staff were helpful & friendly.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Very nice stay. We just needed a place to sleep for the night as a stop on our way to our destination. We were pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and professional and friendly staff. The place we stayed the night before wasn't as nice.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
The room could have used better cleaning but otherwise good
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Everything was superb. All the way from our check in experience with Carlos. He was welcoming knowledgeable and extremely accommodating. Even his recommendation for food. Wild Sage is warm and flavorful. By far the best hotel and food experience in South Dakota.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
Wonderful stay - comfy rooms and tasty breakfast!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Clean room, staff was vefy helpful. Shower was nice and hot and bed was comfortable for 2 days.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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 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.
