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# The Dakotas

## Travel Guide

![Mount Rushmore; very cool but very touristy! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090965/65cf5293-4c94-4dd7-99b1-0b71ea7947fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Mount Rushmore; very cool but very touristy! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090965/65cf5293-4c94-4dd7-99b1-0b71ea7947fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![This is a very special place for my family and I. My grandfather, Raymond Berg, and great-grandfather, Alfred Berg, both worked on this national monument.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090965/4183c97e-86d1-41c7-9d83-5b935c034685.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A little closer view of President George Washington.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090965/37f5ecfd-0a95-4588-8267-4e900cde8e90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Sylvan Lake, known as the "crown jewel" of Custer State Park, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Created in 1881 when Theodore Reder built a dam across Sunday Gulch, it offers picnic areas, rock climbing, small rental boats, swimming, and hiking trails. It is also popular as a starting point for excursions to Harney Peak and The Needles. A hotel was operated on the shore of the lake in the early 20th century.

The lake was featured in Disney's 2007 film National Treasure: Book of Secrets. The film made the lake appear to be located directly behind Mount Rushmore when in reality it is actually five miles southwest of Mount Rushmore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/94614/758cc2f8-4842-4cfe-8344-a947cb6a7b44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit The Dakotas

Where to stay

Things to do

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### Where to stay in The Dakotas

![These falls are right in town surrounded by a nice park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059512/7221aafa-38a2-41cc-bbe9-24d9662f6d23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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 Old Courthouse Museum. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Sioux-Falls-Downtown-Sioux-Falls.dx553248635976481065)

![I love water towers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059490/c734cd7b-bbf5-405e-84d9-fc5946b617a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown Deadwood

 While visiting Downtown Deadwood, you might make a stop by sights like Adams Museum and Gold Dust Casino & Hotel. 

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![#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=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.ca/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)

### Northwest Sioux Falls

 While visiting Northwest Sioux Falls, you might make a stop by sights like Sanford Pentagon and Sioux Falls Arena. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Sioux-Falls-Northwest-Sioux-Falls.dx978558288885035008)

![Aerial View of Fargo Skyline at Dusk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/899961484587872256/d012c2bb-5ac7-413b-a9f3-35e616c282e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### West Acres

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Fargo-West-Acres.dx899961484587872256)

![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)

### Mall District

 While visiting Mall District, you might make a stop by sights like Empire Mall and The District. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Sioux-Falls-Mall-District.dx978417548123185152)

- The Dakotas Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in The Dakotas

![Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4200/4186/ad56c1ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center

800 S 3rd St Bismarck ND

CA $132

CA $147 total

Mar 10 - Mar 11

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bismarck. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...

7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Room was clean. Staff were pleasant.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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![Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1713900/1713856/64f5fc6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

1000 South 42nd St Grand Forks ND

CA $137

CA $151 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Grand Forks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,520 reviews)

Excellent

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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![Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14200/14107/d8a57168_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr

1301 West Russell Sioux Falls SD

CA $88

CA $99 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Sioux Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,520 reviews)

Good

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

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! (2,819 reviews)

Floors in our room were dirty, top comforter had stains. Kids ran the halls steady all 3 nights of our stay. Kitchenette had NOTHING in any cupboards or drawers except 1 dirty butter knife.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

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![Spearfish Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73760000/73759200/73759162/e2ceaac5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Spearfish Cottages

514 W Mason St Spearfish SD

Stay at this cottage in Spearfish. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (603 reviews)

Room smelled like stain or varnish. We could not stay there.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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![Pine Haven Lodging](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100830000/100826100/100826064/49aaf2c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Pine Haven Lodging

13514 U.S. 16 Rapid City SD

Stay at this cabin in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini Golf ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)

The room was awesome! Staff was top notch. One star deducted because we just didnt like our bed. It was a memory foam but was way to stiff for our liking.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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## Check The Dakotas hotel availability

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### Popular places to visit

![0_TR005596](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090965/300d6e73-2a73-4d1c-89bd-b9e5cfaf0490.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Rushmore-Keystone.d6090965.Vacation-Attraction)

![Badlands National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129940/afaa58d3-28e1-4dac-9850-22f5648c29b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Badlands National Park

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Badlands-National-Park-South-Dakota.d6129940.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mount Rushmore which includes outdoor art and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059492/ccb26bd9-7ef0-47c2-aa40-8a541719cf14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Rushmore-National-Memorial-Keystone.d6059492.Vacation-Attraction)

![Sunset on Sylvan Lake at Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337947/3c98a6dd-ae6a-4597-9c38-cf7d5b9dd865.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Custer-State-Park-Custer.d6337947.Vacation-Attraction)

![Theodore Roosevelt National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025896/c8a5b92c-d45d-4760-be40-ea7590218298.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park-North-Dakota.d6025896.Vacation-Attraction)

![Will it ever be completed?  It’s quite an endeavour.  I enjoyed walking around the visitors centre.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256656/df36d7bb-214f-435f-8d5d-30c3405606b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Crazy Horse Memorial

Find out about the history of Custer when you take a trip to Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-Custer.d6256656.Vacation-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

CA $45

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-theodore-roosevelt-and-badlands-self-guided-tour.a49471352.activity-details)

![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

CA $20

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-self-guided-walking-audio-tour.a45672900.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

CA $20

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-self-guided-audio-tour-guide.a49754438.activity-details)

![Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse plus Iron Mtn Road and Sylvan Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48691781/11f2b5c7-b26f-4a06-8bd4-f9864902d0c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse plus Iron Mtn Road and Sylvan Lake

CA $471

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mt-rushmore-and-crazy-horse-plus-iron-mtn-road-and-sylvan-lake.a48691781.activity-details)

![From Rapid City: Wildlife Loop Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49852465/23f686bc-dc2b-4405-95a3-0fddb7dd48a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Rapid City: Mt Rushmore-Crazy Horse-CSP Wildlife Loop

CA $397

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-rapid-city-mt-rushmore-crazy-horse-csp-wildlife-loop.a49852465.activity-details)

![From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4623606/a17e3510-d491-498a-8131-d659086e6144.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Rapid City: Private Devils Tower Tour and Hike

CA $887

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-rapid-city-private-devils-tower-tour-and-hike.a4623606.activity-details)

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- Places of interest

- [Mount Rushmore ](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Rushmore-Keystone.d6090965.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Badlands National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Badlands-National-Park-South-Dakota.d6129940.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mount Rushmore National Memorial ](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Rushmore-National-Memorial-Keystone.d6059492.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Custer State Park ](https://expedia.ca/Custer-State-Park-Custer.d6337947.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Theodore Roosevelt National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park-North-Dakota.d6025896.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Denny Sanford Premier Center ](https://expedia.ca/Denny-Sanford-Premier-Center-Sioux-Falls.d553248621592447303.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Crazy Horse Memorial ](https://expedia.ca/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-Custer.d6256656.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Falls Park ](https://expedia.ca/Falls-Park-Downtown-Sioux-Falls.d6090991.Vacation-Attraction)
- [The Black Hills ](https://expedia.ca/The-Black-Hills-Hill-City.d3000439207.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sanford Medical Center Fargo ](https://expedia.ca/Sanford-Medical-Center-Fargo-Amber-Valley.d553248635975913442.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cadillac Jacks Casino ](https://expedia.ca/Cadillac-Jacks-Casino-Downtown-Deadwood.d553248621532647282.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Wind Cave National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Wind-Cave-National-Park-South-Dakota.d6090967.Vacation-Attraction)

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