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 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.
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 Pactola Pines Marina.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Yes it was hot and ready and clean
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
The room could have used better cleaning but otherwise good
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Great place to stay. Everyone I ran into that worked there was nice. The lobby was decorated beautifully. New hotel being opened this spring (2025). Would recommend and go back
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Room was basic but clean. Staff was friendly. Hot breakfast provided, again somewhat basic, but enjoyed.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Pine Haven Lodging
It was a perfect little cabin. Had everything we needed
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Rapid City Vacation Homes
The host went way beyond by accommodating a special request I was asking about. Clean home. Comfy home.
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Monument Health
If Monument Health is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rapid City.
Main Street Square
Find out about the history of Rapid City when you take a trip to Main Street Square. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Other places like Rapid City
- Watiki Water Park
- The Monument Civic Center
- Monument Health
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Rushmore Mall
- Black Hills Caverns
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Reptile Gardens
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
- Pactola Pines Marina
- Sheridan Lake
- Dinosaur Park
- Dakota Fields Sports Complex
- Pactola Point Swim Beach
- Chapel in the Hills
- Hart Ranch Golf Course
- Art Alley
- Storybook Island
- Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
- Cosmos Mystery Area
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
- Sheridan Lake South Shore Campground
- Fountain Springs Golf Course
