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
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
Our pick of the best Historic Rapid City Hotel Deals
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Clean room, constant hot water, amazing steak and eggs, zero fuss. My go-to for Rapid City going forward.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
The staff were very professional and welcoming. The room was very clean, bed was comfortable, great views from the room. A lot of attractions within walking distance. Enjoy staying, when I can.
Reviewed on 23 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 staff was good, very nice some more than others, wished there was more offered for breakfast but it was alright, suppose it was better than nothing.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 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
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.
