The Dakotas

Travel Guide

Wall Street - Financial District which includes signage and a city
Pike Place Market showing food and markets
Mount Rainier National Park which includes a river or creek and landscape views
Glacier National Park showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Where to stay in The Dakotas

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Downtown Sioux Falls

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Sioux Falls, you might make a stop by sights like Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Michelangelo's David.

Downtown Sioux Falls
Rapid City which includes a city and night scenes

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.

Historic Rapid City
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West Acres

While visiting West Acres, you might make a stop by sights like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.

West Acres
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All Saints

While All Saints isn't home to many top sights, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Michelangelo's David are some notable places to visit nearby.

All Saints
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Pettigrew Heights

Though Pettigrew Heights might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and St. Joseph Cathedral.

Pettigrew Heights
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Westgate

Though Westgate might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.

Westgate
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 CA $137 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $137
CA $149 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,188 reviews)
"only complaint is that there should be some sort of shuttle to bring people into town area and back ..... Older folk can not enjoy the town because of the daunting uphill walk back to the hotel."

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

3.5 out of 5
1000 South 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND
The price is CA $198 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $198
CA $219 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Grand Forks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,337 reviews)
"The air conditioner was noisy TV remote control isn’t working because of battery issues. Maintenance guy didn’t show up to fixed our TV. Water park was awesome kids enjoy but they started charging extra money for water"

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2025

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is CA $110 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $110
CA $122 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (338 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable and clean"

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
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GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
660 Disk Dr, Rapid City, SD
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,622 reviews)
"Clean, modern, spacious double suit reaonably price. Hotel very convenient to highway and attractions without road noise. Only drawback was loud sound when shower in use in adjoining room."

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2025

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Holy Smoke Resort

Holy Smoke Resort

3.5 out of 5
24105 Highway 16A, Keystone, SD
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Keystone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (554 reviews)
"We loved the cabin we stayed in at Holy Smoke. The woman who checked us in was very knowledgeable and was always reachable by phone. Everything was clean and accommodating. I liked that they would trade out your linens every morning when you needed them to and the location was close to Historic Keystone. ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2025

Holy Smoke Resort
Pine Rest Cabins

Pine Rest Cabins

3 out of 5
24063 US-385, Hill City, SD
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Hill City. Enjoy free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Crazy Horse Memorial and Granite Sports are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
Great stay
"Stayed in cabin 1, friendly hosts, clean, bed a little too soft and pillows to hard for my preference but otherwise a+"

Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2025

Pine Rest Cabins
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Popular places to visit

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore which includes outdoor art and art

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Custer State Park

Custer State Park

Custer State Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Custer. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the horseback riding.

Custer State Park
Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.

Badlands National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Travel back in time to the badlands, a world of bison, never-ending prairies and lively pioneer towns.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Rapid City featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Wall Drug

Learn about the local history of Wall with a stop at Wall Drug. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's coffeehouses.

Wall Drug

Things to do

Short hiking trails with shaded rest area

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

CA $646
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

CA $45
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore is a sight to behold!

Day trip of the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park!

CA $406
per adult
Day trip of the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore to Custer State Park!
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

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

CA $378
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

CA $21
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Badlands Private Group Tour

Badlands Private Group Tour

CA $522
per adult
Badlands Private Group Tour
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