Title: Downtown Historic District Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Historic District, Rapid City Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Historic District](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Historic-District-Hotels.d976034655618990080.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rapid City](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rapid-City.d6059491.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Downtown Historic District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Historic-District.d976034655618990080.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Historic District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Historic-District.d976034655618990080.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Historic District Travel Guide ## Rapid City ![Badlands National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059491/4ad3ff70-925d-4a4c-a4c5-452c4f0c94d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Badlands National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059491/4ad3ff70-925d-4a4c-a4c5-452c4f0c94d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![BadlandsNational Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059491/39ad9cd8-c2b2-49e1-bb11-e8a9a1c8a9b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Historic District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Rapid City travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapid-City.dx6059491) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Great place to visit, Lots to do and awesome restaurants. Rapid City is a must visit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059491/2307be43-7824-48a8-b3d0-ef2b9d1dcd4b.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Art-Alley-Historic-Rapid-City.d553248621556372353.Attraction) ![Formations of Calcite in Jewel Cave, Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647251/0c0020e4-ed0b-43c6-9aa8-f1c47f64040c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Black Hills Caverns Learn about the local history of Rapid City with a stop at Black Hills Caverns. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Black-Hills-Caverns-Rapid-City.d553248621532647251.Attraction) ![Your kids will never forget this amazing experience! About $10 per person, this up close and personal zoo-like drive is a brilliant way to get close to nature.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647211/a132cbde-624c-449e-a7fe-5a9d2178b4a4.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bear-Country-USA-Rapid-City.d553248621532647211.Attraction) ![A good place to get a case of the creepy crawlies. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091001/20303460-82ef-477d-94ad-27718f8ae485.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reptile-Gardens-Rapid-City.d6091001.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-The-American-Bison-Historic-Rapid-City.d553248621556372347.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Watiki-Water-Park-Rapid-City.d6172186.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mount Rushmore Self-guided Walking Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45672900/bd41f93a-97e5-4a29-b8ca-71bb327dbe60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour £11 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-self-guided-walking-audio-tour.a45672900.activity-details) ![Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49471352/301246a6-c2d2-46f2-8aa2-bdff3d7d925a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour £24 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-theodore-roosevelt-and-badlands-self-guided-tour.a49471352.activity-details) ![Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49754438/984624c9-6f8e-4e25-96cb-90ea4f9892ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide £11 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-self-guided-audio-tour-guide.a49754438.activity-details) ![A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2562596/af7f73cc-8b76-483e-8486-a843b6f48b8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-spectacular-scavenger-hunt-city-of-presidents.a2562596.activity-details) ![Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4121868/f564d07c-1985-405d-81a9-cbb1303713b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse £310 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exclusive-rushmore.a4121868.activity-details) ![From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49850364/a5627118-99c3-4fe5-b0ac-a3f7f2d030ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour £108 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-rapid-city-mt-rushmore-memorial-tour.a49850364.activity-details) [See all activities in Rapid City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rapid-City.d6059491.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Historic District ![Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20900/20898/363dd5fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton 523 6th St Rapid City SD £72 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Great stay! The only downside was the daytime construction hammering, but I understand to make improvements thus happens it was just hard to rest during the day- we were in town helping my dad during his illness so our schedule was unpredictable. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=20898&PinnedHotelID=20898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976034655618990080) ![La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1490000/1487000/1486936/b661dce5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark 1416 North Elk Vale Road Rapid City SD £60 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free water park access and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,280 reviews) It was good! Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=1486936&PinnedHotelID=1486936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976034655618990080) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/327500/327417/w2880h1912x0y1-2ba745a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD 2321 N Lacrosse St Rapid City SD £61 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,993 reviews) Clean rooms, great pool, breakfast ok Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=327417&PinnedHotelID=327417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976034655618990080) ![The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10800/10753/0f814e9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection 445 Mount Rushmore Rd Rapid City SD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £72 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Clean room. Staff ate nice. Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=10753&PinnedHotelID=10753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976034655618990080) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/583100/583030/935d8473_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City 1632 Rapp Street Rapid City SD £49 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,273 reviews) The rooms were very clean and very spacious. The staff was very kind. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=583030&PinnedHotelID=583030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976034655618990080) ![Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/477500/477406/15a11f97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore Keystone SD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £50 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Love the unique decor that makes it authentically West!! I will stay again just because of that!! The beds & pillows are great too!! & thankful they still have coffee makers in the rooms!! Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=477406&PinnedHotelID=477406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=976034655618990080) [See all 962 properties in Downtown Historic District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=976034655618990080) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Thought the overhead power lines created great leading lines through the image.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059491/cbb1fd2a-1a7f-4836-90ac-55bbffee832b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapid-City-Historic-Rapid-City.dx6337900) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Boulevard Historic District West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Art Alley are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapid-City-West-Boulevard-Historic-District.dx976034049168928768) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Pactola Pines Marina. 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