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.
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Overall, nice hotel; however since they have the waterpark open to the public, it’s way too crowded!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Everything was great! Clean room, pleasant staff, upgraded room, competitive rate.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Clean room. Staff ate nice.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Great place to stay, staff was friendly. Room was good size.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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
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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.
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.
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.
Other places like Rapid City
- Watiki Water Park
- The Monument Civic Center
- Monument Health
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Black Hills Caverns
- Reptile Gardens
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Rushmore Mall
- Dinosaur Park
- Pactola Pines Marina
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
- Sheridan Lake
- Dakota Fields Sports Complex
- Pactola Point Swim Beach
- Art Alley
- Hart Ranch Golf Course
- Chapel in the Hills
- Storybook Island
- Cosmos Mystery Area
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
- Museum of the American Bison
