Rapid City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Rapid City
Where to stay in Rapid City

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 Aby's.
West Boulevard Historic District
West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Central States Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Historic District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Main Street Square and Art Alley are top sights worth seeing.
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 Black Hills Caverns.

Foothills Inn
"Dumpy hotel with very dated furnishings. Breakfast was bagels and things from Walmart, so not great. Comforter was hard and seemed unclean. We used the extra blanket and removed the comforter."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
"The room was immaculate. The breakfast buffet was delicious."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
"Clean and fun! And nice beds"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
"Stayed here in Rapid City for a week while a family member had a medical procedure. Check in was easy and proce matched online booking. No fault to the staff but the first room the fridge did not work. Second room, wasnt clean at all. Finally landed in a 3rd room and upgraded me for the hassle. Room ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Pine Haven Lodging
"This property would be great for someone visiting the area. It is centrally located, and has a pretty functional kitchenette. The bed was very comfortable with good pillows. Unfortunately, we were just passing through as part of a very long trip that included arriving late and leaving early. They're ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

HTR Black Hills
"Very clean and nice cabins."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Stay near popular Rapid City attractions
Other places like Rapid City
- Watiki Water Park
- The Monument Civic Center
- Monument Health
- Rushmore Mall
- Black Hills Caverns
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Dinosaur Park
- Reptile Gardens
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Sheridan Lake
- Pactola Pines Marina
- Hart Ranch Golf Course
- Pactola Point Swim Beach
- Dakota Fields Sports Complex
- Chapel in the Hills
- Sheridan Lake South Shore Campground
- Storybook Island
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
- Cosmos Mystery Area
- Fountain Springs Golf Course
- Art Alley
- Museum of the American Bison











