Historic Rapid City, SD

Rapid City

An alleyway with overhead electrical wires, graffiti on buildings, and parked cars.
A vast landscape with layered rock formations and green vegetation.
A rugged landscape with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation.
A wooden cross in a forest with pine trees.
A landscape with a large, rugged terrain and a fenced area with people.

Stay near popular Historic Rapid City attractions

Art Alley

8.4/10 (55 reviews)
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Art Alley in Rapid City. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

￥2,352
per traveler
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

￥5,175
per traveler
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore is awe inspiring!

Mount Rushmore Discovery Tour

￥43,142
per adult
Mount Rushmore Discovery Tour
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

￥25,703
per adult
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

￥1,929
per adult
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
Rapid City: Mount Rushmore Winter Tour

Rapid City: Mount Rushmore Winter Tour

￥31,858
per adult
Rapid City: Mount Rushmore Winter Tour
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Historic Rapid City Hotel Deals

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 ￥12,455 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
￥12,455
￥15,369 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
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 ￥13,445 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
￥13,445
￥16,189 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very comfortable and relaxing hotel experience in a historic hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota. Great downtown location that was extremely walkable to local attractions, restaurants. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Plenty of street parking in front of the hotel that was nice to use, valet available ..."

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

3 out of 5
525 St Joseph St Rapid City SD
The price is ￥17,973 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
￥17,973
￥20,168 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Watiki Water Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (271 reviews)
"we had a wonderful stay."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Town House Motel

Town House Motel

2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street Rapid City SD
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (698 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

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Town House Motel
Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

2.5 out of 5
1550 N La Crosse St Rapid City SD
The price is ￥7,442 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
￥7,442
￥8,721 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Rushmore ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

3 out of 5
1416 North Elk Vale Road Rapid City SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥8,845 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
￥8,845
￥12,314 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free water park access, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
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Where to stay in Historic Rapid City

Find the best Historic Rapid City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Rapid City
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Mount Rushmore with the faces of four U.S. presidents carved into the rock.

West Boulevard Historic District

While West Boulevard Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Main Street Square and Museum of the American Bison are some notable places to visit nearby.

A vast landscape with layered rock formations and green vegetation.
Photo by Thomas Steventon
Open Photo by Thomas Steventon

Downtown Historic District

While visiting Downtown Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Main Street Square and Museum of the American Bison.

A rugged mountain landscape with tall, narrow rock formations and dense green forests.

Rimrock

Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Pactola Pines Marina and Black Hills Caverns are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Historic Rapid City, SD

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