Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Art Alley

Art Alley

4/5(1 review)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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

5/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(5 reviews)

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

3/5(1 review)

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

The Needles in November

Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn-Public

AU$463
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn-Public
Short hiking trails with shaded rest area

Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic

AU$727
per adult
Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic
From Rapid City: Sunset, Stars and Silhouettes

From Rapid City: Sunset, Stars and Silhouettes

AU$2,324
per traveller
From Rapid City: Sunset, Stars and Silhouettes
From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike

From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike

AU$1,008
per traveller
From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike
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
Private Tour Mt Rushmore Crazy Horse and Custer State Park

Private Tour Mt Rushmore Crazy Horse and Custer State Park

AU$1,173
per adult
Private Tour Mt Rushmore Crazy Horse and Custer State Park
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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$152 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$152
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Loved the historic vibe and easy access"

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

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$132 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable, convenient, located near food and shopping, easy to find"

Reviewed on 3 Dec. 2024

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
3 out of 5
2321 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is AU$131 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
Good Stay
"Checked in with no problem to get sleep for early medical appointments the following morning. The staff was very kind and helpful. Our room was very clean."

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
2.5 out of 5
1416 North Elk Vale Road, Rapid City, SD
The price is AU$122 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, water park access (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"easy access off the freeway, we stayed here earlier in the year for it's convenient location - the breakfast staff is wonderful"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
2.5 out of 5
1632 Rapp Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is AU$99 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$99
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Pleasant experience! I’d stay again!"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
2 out of 5
206 Cemetery Rd, Keystone, SD
Stay at this hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,546 reviews)
Kid’s Love It!
"Amazing! The loft in our room gave us all the space that we needed. We liked that they are pet friendly and made our vacation more fun because we have our beloved pooch with us. This hotel made us felt like it is our home away from home."

Reviewed on 28 Nov. 2024

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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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