Downtown Historic District, SD
Rapid City
Visit Downtown Historic District
Popular places to visit
Art Alley
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Art Alley in 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. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Reptile Gardens
See the exotic and native 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 studying the exhibits at Museum of the American Bison during your trip to Rapid City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Watiki Water Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day 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 at The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
Downtown Historic District Hotel Deals
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Bed was great , bathroom was very clean
Reviewed on Nov 26, 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 Nov 27, 2025
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 Nov 24, 2025
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Very nice
Reviewed on Nov 26, 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 Nov 24, 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
Room was great. The breakfast was also very good.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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
While West Boulevard Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Main Street Square and Art Alley are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rimrock
Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
