Downtown Historic District, SD
Rapid City
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Popular places to visit

Art Alley
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Art Alley in Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and shops 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. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Reptile Gardens
See the exotic and native 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 studying the exhibits at Museum of the American Bison during your trip to Rapid City. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Watiki Water Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day 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 at The Monument Civic Center during your trip to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horseback riding in this family-friendly area.
Downtown Historic District Hotel Deals

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room worked well, staff was nice. Love they have a Starbucks.
Reviewed on 15 November 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
The ceiling looked like it could be patched up better and the caulking around the toilet looked like a 6 year old did it. The staff was great, the breakfast so so
Reviewed on 20 November 2025

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
We really enjoyed our stay at the Rushmore! No issues finding parking, easy to get to and from Mount Rushmore, and lots of options for dinner up and down the street!
Reviewed on 18 November 2025

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
Everything was clean, new an beautifully decorated. It smelled amazing too. The staff was phenominal, always willing to help and accomodate you during your state.
Reviewed on 18 November 2025

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Staff was efficient and friendly
Reviewed on 21 November 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
Room was excellent and staff were very welcoming
Reviewed on 21 November 2025
Other neighborhoods 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
While West Boulevard Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Main Street Square and Art Alley are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rimrock
Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Historic District, SD
- Main Street Square
- Art Alley
- Museum of the American Bison
- Mount Rushmore
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Custer State Park
- Black Hills National Forest
- Watiki Water Park
- The Monument Civic Center
- Monument Health
- Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Rushmore Mall
- Black Hills Caverns
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Reptile Gardens
- Dinosaur Park
- Rushmore Tramway Adventures
- Pactola Pines Marina
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show
- Sheridan Lake
- Naked Winery
- Big Thunder Gold Mine
- Dakota Fields Sports Complex
- Petrified Forest of the Black Hills
- Prairie Berry Winery
- Thunderhead Falls
- Hart Ranch Golf Course
- Chapel in the Hills
- Black Hills Maze
- Pactola Point Swim Beach
- Storybook Island





