Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Art Alley

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.

Art Alley
Bear Country USA

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.

Bear Country USA
Reptile Gardens

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.

Reptile Gardens

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.

Main Street Square

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 shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Museum of the American Bison

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.

Watiki Water Park

Activities

Mount Rushmore and The Great Plains Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

AU$50
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

AU$23
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$30
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Black Hills To Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

AU$19
per adult
Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

AU$416
per adult
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Tour

From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour

AU$440
per adult
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour
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Our pick of the best Historic Rapid City Hotel Deals

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
523 6th St, Rapid City, SD
The price is AU$144 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$144
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"The stay was very nice, however the room refrigerator froze my prescription medicine. Gave info to front desk and manager was supposed to call, but never did."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

3.5 out of 5
445 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD
The price is AU$146 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$146
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Check in was great. The staff was awesome. The bar food was excellent. The evening atmosphere around the fire pits was pretty chill. Not quiet with being downtown, but honestly my teenagers loved that fact; cool cars and crotch rockets zipping around had their eyes popping out of their head with ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

3 out of 5
525 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$178
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Watiki Water ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. Found the staff to be friendly and accommodating"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
Town House Motel

Town House Motel

2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is AU$79 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$79
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (652 reviews)
"Very friendly. Old place but remodeled and clean."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Town House Motel
Foothills Inn

Foothills Inn

2.5 out of 5
1625 N. LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is AU$88 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$88
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,254 reviews)
"Stayed 4 nights. Breakfast was ok but wish there would have been some fruit and perhaps muffins. The shower head was very forceful, not gentle. Could not walk to eat but there were places to eat close by to drive to. All in all it was a very nice place to sleep while visiting all the sights."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Foothills Inn
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hope Ct, Rapid City, SD
The price is AU$179 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$179
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Black Hills Maze and Fort Hays Old West Town ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)
"The hotel is very clean and nice. The staff are great."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
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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.

Rimrock

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