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 Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing 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.
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
The pool was the best time I had in while
Reviewed on 14 Mar 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 13 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Great room for the money!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Floors had not been cleaned from previous occupant, nor had the toilet, which had a ring of filthy scum around the bowl. There were visible crumbs across the floor and my socks stuck to a large spill in the kitchen area and I mopped it up with a bathroom washcloth so I could walk through the area. ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Pine Haven Lodging
The room was awesome! Staff was top notch. One star deducted because we just didnt like our bed. It was a memory foam but was way to stiff for our liking.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Rapid City Vacation Homes
Cute little house. Clean. No issues.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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.
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Other places like Rapid City
- Watiki Water Park
- The Monument Civic Center
- Monument Health
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Black Hills Caverns
- Rushmore Mall
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Reptile Gardens
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
- Dinosaur Park
- Pactola Pines Marina
- Sheridan Lake
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
- Dakota Fields Sports Complex
- Hart Ranch Golf Course
- Chapel in the Hills
- Pactola Point Swim Beach
- Storybook Island
- Art Alley
- Fountain Springs Golf Course
- Cosmos Mystery Area
- Museum of the American Bison
