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 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. Check out 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
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 notable monuments 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.
Things to do
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Keystone Ghost Tour Haunted Black Hills Self Guided Audio
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
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 Mar 9, 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
The pool was the best time I had in while
Reviewed on Mar 14, 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 Mar 13, 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
The Mountain View was excellent. We ended up staying during a blizzard. Everything was great with the exception of the pool not being open which wasn’t communicated when I called to inquire about booking. The walls are kind of thin, we could hear every neighbor next to and above us. Otherwise a good ...
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Great room for the money!
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rapid City
My stay was very welcome and I enjoyed every day I spent at Fairfield Hotel. My family enjoyed the pool and we made future plans for another trip in October. Take care and continue your great work everyone has to offer there. Thank you.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
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 Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing 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.
