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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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
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Bluemont Lakes

Bluemont Lakes might not have many top sights, but Red River Zoo and West Acres Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bluemont Lakes
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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
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is CA $119 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
CA $119
CA $133 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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 (297 reviews)
"Decent, clean rooms and consistently excellent customer service from all employees encountered. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr

Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr

3 out of 5
1301 West Russell, I-29 and Exit 81, Sioux Falls, SD
The price is CA $96 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
CA $96
CA $108 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Sioux Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,339 reviews)
"The Waterpark was awesome, the kids loved it!"

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center

Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center

3 out of 5
800 S 3rd St, Bismarck, ND
The price is CA $164 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
CA $164
CA $182 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bismarck. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It was great for the money value. Could use quite a bit of an update and maintenance, but it felt safe and welcoming."

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2025

Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center
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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! (2,578 reviews)
Pretty Good
"Hotel is clean. But the Hide a bed is really uncomfortable. I’d go for double queen beds instead of the hide a bed if I were you. Also, disappointing that there is no easy way to call the hotel directly. You get sent through a call service and the person on the phone isn’t even in the state. No phone ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 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! (542 reviews)
"Place was clean and well organized - only complaint was that the address on the website did not match the address for the actual location and we ended up parking at someone else’s resort, it was fine and they redirected us and said it happens all the time."

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 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! (63 reviews)
"This place was so unique and beautiful! My son loved the playground he wouldn’t leave it. It’s comfy and cozy! Has a wholesome family feel to it:), just absolutely love it! ❤️ we would absolutely stay here again! And I recommend to anyone with children who want and outdoor experience with a cabin, ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2025

Pine Rest Cabins
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Popular places to visit

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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

4.5/5(38 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

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 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 $519
per adult
Badlands Private Group Tour
Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

CA $17
per adult
Self-Guided Rapid City Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
Mount Rushmore Bright Days in the Black Hills with My XO Adventures

Just You & Your Group: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse

CA $465
per adult
Just You & Your Group: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

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

CA $377
per adult
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
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