Title: Historic Rapid City Travel Guide: Best of Historic Rapid City, Rapid City Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Historic Rapid City](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Rapid-City-Rapid-City-Hotels.0-n6337900-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Rapid City](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rapid-City.d6059491.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Historic Rapid City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Historic-Rapid-City.d6337900.Car-Hire-Guide)[Historic Rapid City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Rapid-City.d6337900.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Historic Rapid City Travel Guide ## Rapid City ![#Perspective Stopped off in Rapid City on our way to Yellowstone NP, was blown away by the graffiti art down some of its back lanes. 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=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) ![Witness of faith in the hills of Rapid City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059491/055f4ad1-cc1c-49c4-85b8-50e72006a219.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rapid City showing views and a gorge or canyon as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059491/f47363f9-bebd-41e9-901c-416804cd654e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Historic Rapid City 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 shops and notable monuments in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Art-Alley-Historic-Rapid-City.d553248621556372353.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 4/5(1 review) 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) ![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) ![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) #### Main Street Square 4/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Main-Street-Square-Historic-Rapid-City.d553248621556372349.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) ### Things to do ![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 £315 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 £110 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-rapid-city-mt-rushmore-memorial-tour.a49850364.activity-details) ![From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49848727/33c01033-f5db-4a0c-b0f0-c9736ca2ac96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour £204 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-rapid-city-black-hills.a49848727.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 Historic Rapid City ![The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10800/10753/c930b2a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection 445 Mount Rushmore Rd Rapid City SD £73 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (1,001 reviews) Staff was super nice and place was great Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=10753&PinnedHotelID=10753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337900) ![Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111330000/111325100/111325037/8a89a31d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown 525 St Joseph St Rapid City SD £97 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Watiki Water Park ... 9/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews) Clean, good breakfast Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=111325037&PinnedHotelID=111325037&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337900) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £70 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) It was great Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=20898&PinnedHotelID=20898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337900) ![Town House Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8080000/8076400/8076305/564f40d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Town House Motel 210 St. Joseph Street Rapid City SD £50 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7/10 Good! (660 reviews) Bedbugs, bedbugs, bedbugs, vermin. Avoid room Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=8076305&PinnedHotelID=8076305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337900) ![La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1490000/1487000/1486936/c73f4767_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 £51 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1486936&PinnedHotelID=1486936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337900) ![Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/117200/117130/8e8aef13_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore 206 Cemetery Rd Keystone SD £77 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,730 reviews) We loved everything about this hotel. I would stay again and again. The staff was amazing and the breakfast so good! The room was comfortable for our family of 5 Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=117130&PinnedHotelID=117130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6337900) [See all 998 properties in Historic Rapid City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6337900) 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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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapid-City-Downtown-Historic-District.dx976034655618990080) ![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 Central States Fairgrounds 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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