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 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. 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 notable monuments 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
All of it. Folks were very gracious and helpful
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Friendly Staff - fast check in
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Everything was very neat and clean
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Staff was very friendly and the room was very nice and clean!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
A great place to stay, Every aspect of staying in a hotel is taken care of perfectly.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Good clean room.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 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.





