Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
Rapid City
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
There was a huge regional power outage that lasted for several hours the day we checked in. The staff was amazing! Very professional and calm and got everyone to their rooms safely. Room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Easy check in, clean room and a comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
We did not eat breakfast there but it did look good. Loved the pillows and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
They didn't have a shuttle service. I had to call a taxi
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Spotless, very nice place. Pool was a little small. Breakfast was a little lacking
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City
Room was in great condition and walking distance to a steakhouse a plus
Reviewed on 7 Nov 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.
Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
- Art Alley
- Museum of the American Bison
- Mount Rushmore
- Black Hills National Forest
- Watiki Water Park
- The Monument Civic Center
- Monument Health
- Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Rushmore Mall
- Black Hills Caverns
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Reptile Gardens
- Dinosaur Park
- Rushmore Tramway Adventures
- Pactola Pines Marina
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
- Sheridan Lake
- Naked Winery
- Big Thunder Gold Mine
- Dakota Fields Sports Complex
- Petrified Forest of the Black Hills
- Prairie Berry Winery
- Hart Ranch Golf Course
- Chapel in the Hills
- Pactola Point Swim Beach
