Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

Rapid City
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Popular places to visit

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Art Alley

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Art Alley during your trip to Rapid City. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

Art Alley
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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
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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
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Main Street Square

Find out about the history of Rapid City when you take a trip to Main Street Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Main Street Square
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Museum of the American Bison

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Museum of the American Bison in Rapid City. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Museum of the American Bison
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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

Things to do

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

£237
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn-Public
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Day trip of the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park!

£218
Per adult
Day trip of the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park!
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Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts

£594
Per adult
Private Tour of the Badlands with Local Experts
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Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

£105
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
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From Rapid City: Sunset, Stars and Silhouettes

£474
Per adult
From Rapid City: Sunset, Stars and Silhouettes
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Badlands Premium Van Tour - Public

£276
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Badlands Premium Van Tour - Public
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Top hotels in Historic Rapid City

Town House Motel
Town House Motel
2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is £80 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
£80
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Watiki Water Park and Museum of Geology ...
7.2/10 Good! (528 reviews)
"It is an old motel with reasonable price and very close to president walking tour."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024

Town House Motel
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 £138 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£138
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Helpful and kind"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
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 £144 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£144
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel had friendly staff and has several outstanding restaurants just steps away. The rooftop bar with outside fire tables was great and a nice place for a drink. Parking was an issue - you can pay about $29 a day (plus tips) for the valet service or (beginning at 7am - 6pm, Sunday free) you ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
2 out of 5
206 Cemetery Rd, Keystone, SD
The price is £154 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
£154
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,343 reviews)
"Good breakfast every morning. Rocking chairs indoors and on the front porch. It's a little noisy by the county road, but easy walking distance to nearby eateries and 1880 train station."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Sleep Inn And Suites Rapid City
Sleep Inn And Suites Rapid City
2.5 out of 5
4031 Cheyenne Blvd, Rapid City, SD
The price is £128 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£128
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"No discomfort. Clean place. Rooms were clean and beds were ok too. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Sleep Inn And Suites Rapid City
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
2.5 out of 5
1416 North Elk Vale Road, Rapid City, SD
The price is £97 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£97
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, water park access (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel.
"The hotel was nice and accommodating to our needs.Even though recently remodeled, the couch cushions in our room were flat and tattered.We went there specifically for the water park. Daily passes were $30/ person. But I was glad to get a free spectator pass with 4 children. Breakfast was good with ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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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