Historic Rapid City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Rapid City
Popular places to visit
![Art Alley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5d8aadf5e5efa2883a5a4d3fd45268a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Bear Country USA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7e98c1577168e35cbd40d3afb2beed2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aaee686e5ffa88296482cf5268b4aed6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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.
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.
Activities
![The Needles in November](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247965/8b91b66f-c257-4c05-82d1-2b2efe4c86de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn/Sylvan Lake
![From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4623606/5c4e84ec-7d7b-411a-88dd-b7c8d7d40fa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike
![Mount Rushmore Bright Days in the Black Hills with My XO Adventures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4121868/e2528e82-a95d-4009-89c3-e9b134ce440a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mount Rushmore Quest: Custer, Crazy Horse & Iconic Roads
![From Rapid City: Sunset, Stars and Silhouettes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47011847/565dd5d9-d4a2-496e-a605-14ae107b1951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Rapid City: Sunset, Stars and Silhouettes
![Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2562596/01468e14-724e-4356-8a6f-e3a61d6ad8d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
![Winter Wonderland Lakes in the Black Hills](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4191842/747f3a49-a6cf-44fb-a2ab-a1341a5140d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Backroads Tour
Our pick of the best Historic Rapid City Hotel Deals
![Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20900/20898/87b0e964_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025
![The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10800/10753/a8d373f3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025
![La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1490000/1487000/1486936/c3919e8e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/327500/327417/w2880h1912x0y1-2ba745a1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Sonesta Essential Rapid City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11900/11819/2f51d21e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
![Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9900/9804/19b2d7bd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Rapid City
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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 Black Hills Caverns.