Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in The Dakotas November 2025 | Expedia.ca [The Dakotas Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/The-Dakotas.dx6212712)[Hotels in The Dakotas](https://expedia.ca/The-Dakotas-Hotels.d6212712.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to The Dakotas](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-The-Dakotas.d6212712.Travel-Guide-Flights)[The Dakotas Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-The-Dakotas.d6212712.Car-Rental-Guide)[The Dakotas Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/The-Dakotas.d6212712.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in The Dakotas ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit The Dakotas Types of activities Where to stay [The Dakotas travel guide](https://expedia.ca/The-Dakotas.dx6212712) ![Wall Street - Financial District which includes signage and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20080-New-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pike Place Market showing food and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20754-Pike-Place-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Rainier National Park which includes a river or creek and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20886-Mount-Rainier-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Glacier National Park showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74349-Glacier-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56244-Deadwood.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56244-Deadwood.jpg) ## The Dakotas Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that The Dakotas has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours The Dakotas is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in The Dakotas to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### The Dakotas Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of The Dakotas. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to The Dakotas attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. * * * ## Recommended things to do in The Dakotas | Number of things to do | 20 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Wind Cave National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/wind-cave-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a50760299.activity-details): CA $15 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-black-hills-and-mt-rushmore.a5240996.activity-details) - [The Badlands and Mount Rushmore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-badlands-and-mount-rushmore-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a45673262.activity-details) - [Dakotas Audio Tour: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, Badlands & Roosevelt](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dakotas-audio-tour-black-hills-mt-rushmore-badlands-roosevelt.a49067714.activity-details) - [Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-and-the-great-plains-tour-bundle.a49471352.activity-details) - [Custer State Park: Self-Guided Drive with Audio Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/custer-state-park-self-guided-drive-with-audio-guide.a50450095.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | - [Badlands Private Group Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/badlands-private-van-tour.a48691781.activity-details) - [BIG - Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse & Bison Safari-Needles-Iron Mtn](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-mount-rushmore-crazy-horse-custer-state-park.a2327401.activity-details) - [Custer State Park Complete - JEEP Bison Safari - 1/2 Day Public](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-jeep-adventure-old-mine-ghost-town-fire-tower-waterfall.a2360506.activity-details) - [Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-of-mount-rushmore-crazy-horse-and-custer-state-park.a45899997.activity-details) | ## What to do in The Dakotas * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in The Dakotas ![Mount Rushmore](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e8f7a96bea18707498227ce13ec3c206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Rushmore-Keystone.d6090965.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mount Rushmore which includes outdoor art and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59940-Mount-Rushmore.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) ![Custer State Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5bfd3b4704490cfd45f408877ee00eb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Custer-State-Park-Custer.d6337947.Vacation-Attraction) ![Badlands National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197560-Badlands-National-Park-And-Vicinity.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) ![Theodore Roosevelt National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197682-Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park-North-Dakota.d6025896.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rapid City featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/41000/41963-Rapid-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Wall-Drug-Wall.d6314626.Vacation-Attraction) ![Crazy Horse Memorial](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/670420e25082c1baca3d7955dce424a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crazy Horse Memorial 4/5(21 reviews) 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) ![Sioux Falls which includes a garden and a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54402-Sioux-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Falls Park 4.5/5(10 reviews) Falls Park is just one of the places to see in Sioux Falls, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls. [](https://expedia.ca/Falls-Park-Downtown-Sioux-Falls.d6090991.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sylvan Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/dfaf9aaba34f13abceade86d04935e9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sylvan Lake 4.5/5(12 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sylvan Lake during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding. [](https://expedia.ca/Sylvan-Lake-Custer.d553248621532647181.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of The Dakotas ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/057e4ed22f88295677798b1586af335d.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 Michelangelo's David. [](https://expedia.ca/Sioux-Falls-Downtown-Sioux-Falls.dx553248635976481065) ![Rapid City which includes a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/41000/41960-Rapid-City.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) ![Deadwood which includes street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56246-Deadwood.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. [](https://expedia.ca/Deadwood-Downtown-Deadwood.dx976066988585689088) ![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 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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Fargo-Westgate.dx899961400947142656) ![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) ### Prairiewood When in Prairiewood, you can plan a visit to West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fargo-Prairiewood.dx944705663299493888) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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