Historic Rapid City Travel Guide

Rapid City

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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 shops and notable monuments 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 shops 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

Things to do

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

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

£242
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn/Sylvan Lake
Short hiking trails with shaded rest area

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

£345
per adult
Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic
Mount Rushmore and The Great Plains Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

£24
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

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

£204
per adult
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

£11
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike

From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike

£479
per traveller
From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike
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Top hotels in Historic Rapid City

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £129 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£129
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Very accommodating staff!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 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
The price is £111 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£111
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Watiki Water ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
"Great hotel in an adorable city. Convenient to everything"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown
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 £128 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£128
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Five stars
"Amazing place and very clean room. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Town House Motel

Town House Motel

2 out of 5
210 St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is £75 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£75
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (647 reviews)
"Very friendly. Old place but remodeled and clean."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Town House Motel
Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

2.5 out of 5
106 Highway 16A, Keystone, SD
The price is £80 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£80
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,181 reviews)
"Its proximity to the park was the main reason why we chose this place. However, parking was a bit challenging. Breakfast was good. We walked in hoping to take a shower and then rest after driving 8-9 hours but there were no towels. We ended up waiting about an hour because we were told they were ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is £65 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£65
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (343 reviews)
Great staff
"Staff at check in was brilliant, really friendly, funny and helpful - especially with loading our cases into our uber!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Sonesta Essential 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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