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A stone fireplace with a clock, a small plant, and a purple-lit fire feature.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living space with a sofa and armchair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a bar area with a chair.

An indoor swimming pool with a 3ft depth, a changing room with chairs, and a view of the outside.

1. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

2.6 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Shannon Marie

S$162

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a stone fire pit, and umbrellas.

An indoor swimming pool with a slide, a staircase, and seating areas.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A modern lounge area with a stone wall, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Amit

S$96

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Gold Bison Grill.

A bar area with multiple bar stools, a counter with bottles, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A multi-level restaurant with dining tables, chairs, and a bar area.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Doubletree by Hilton Gold Bristol Grill.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

2.3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Donald

S$129

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A spa area with two hot tubs, a tiled wall, and a window with a view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views through large windows, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

4. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Brian

S$109

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with sofas and round tables, a stone fire pit, and a building with a blue and yellow facade in the background.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window offering a view, and a sign indicating it's a Hilton hotel.

A person in a red swimsuit lying on a pool slide.

A modern lounge area with seating options including hanging chairs and sofas, a herringbone-patterned floor, and a variety of tables and chairs.

5. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Anne

S$84

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a large mirror.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a modern carpet design.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small round table, and a coffee machine.

6. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Historic Rapid City, 2.3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Kelli

S$142

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

7. Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Historic District, 2.2 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Frieda

S$120

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a view of a building in the background.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, modern furniture, and a view into the kitchen.

A hotel room with two beds, a large blue patterned wall, and a modern design.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue slide, a small pool table, and a window in the background.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Dawn

S$82

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel with a blue water slide in front.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by patterned sofas and chairs.

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Wendell

S$92

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a vase of flowers.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a water feature, and a building with a stone facade.

A hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a dresser, a TV, and a chair with a red pillow.

10. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

Historic Rapid City, 2.6 km from Central States Fairgrounds

JOSE

S$125

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn.

An outdoor patio with wicker tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a small table, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a sink.

11. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Brandon

S$81

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An outdoor patio area with green metal chairs, a white umbrella, and flower planters.

A poolside view with a person relaxing on a yellow towel, a pool, and red umbrellas in the background.

A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table, and patterned flooring.

12. Foothills Inn

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Stephana

S$59

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a window overlooking a house.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and wall decor.

A wooden dresser with a clock, mug, coffee maker, and a spice rack.

13. Rapid City Vacation Homes

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Steve

S$179

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A row of multi-story buildings with a central entrance featuring a small porch and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a separate bedroom with a bed and desk, a small kitchenette, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, blue chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

3.1 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Janet

S$84

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with a metal ladder, tiled floor, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A Travelodge hotel with a covered entrance, stone accents, and a sign indicating the year 1950.

A small kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator, a wooden dining table with a chair, and a floor lamp.

15. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Joan

S$78

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A fireplace with a stone mantle, a mounted deer head, and three vases.

A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a brick building with a sign reading "Creamery".

A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and a dark blue accent wall.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.

16. Town House Motel

Historic Rapid City, 1.7 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Michael

S$98

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A reception desk with a clock, a plant, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large mirror.

A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and bathtub.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

2.8 km from Central States Fairgrounds

BONNER

S$79

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception desk with a map of the U.S. on the wall, a fan, and various items on the counter.

A small, cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a table with chairs, and a wall-mounted heater.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a telephone, and a small table.

A buffet table with multiple food displays, including a glass dome cover and wire baskets, positioned near a window with blinds.

18. Lazy U Motel

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Brandon

S$595

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a chair.

A Travelodge lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and vending machine.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a TV, a lamp, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a modern headboard.

19. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

3 km from Central States Fairgrounds

Kim

S$72

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, and two black armchairs.

A hotel named "The Suite Inn Rapid City" with a prominent sign.

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large island, ample counter space, and a view of the outdoors.

20. The Suite Inn

2.9 km from Central States Fairgrounds

susan

S$105

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Central States Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Central States Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice rooms, loved the lighting. Comfy beds and pillows, very clean. Staff was helpful and welcoming"

Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Good value, nice stay. If IKEA designed a hotel, this would be it!"

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay, great water park, outdated rooms"

Best Western Ramkota Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Pool was awesome, kids had fun"

DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in a great location. The staff are very helpful to help enhance your stay. If you stay in Rapid City this hotel would be a great choice."

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

10/10 Excellent

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Town House Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Quaint little place in downtown with eateries and shopping within walking distance. The staff was professional and inviting. Great attitude. Quiet room. Everything worked well."

Other attractions near Central States Fairgrounds

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

8.8/10 (398 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology as part of your travels around Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Sioux Pottery

Take the family on an outing to Sioux Pottery during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Journey Museum & Learning Center

8.6/10 (9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Journey Museum & Learning Center during your trip to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's notable monuments.

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Memorial Park East

You can take time to visit Memorial Park East during your travels to Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.

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Aby's Rapid City

After visiting Aby's Rapid City, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rapid City. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Aby's

After visiting Aby's, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rapid City. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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Main Street Square

8.8/10 (1,682 reviews)

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.

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Performing Arts Center

Performing Arts Center is just one of the places to see in Rapid City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Central States Fairgrounds?

Central States Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Rapid City known for its array of dining options and notable monuments. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 17 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Central States Fairgrounds?

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Central States Fairgrounds. Other good choices within 5 miles include Foothills Inn and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Central States Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Central States Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Central States Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Central States Fairgrounds.

What can I see and do near Central States Fairgrounds?

Journey Museum & Learning Center, Museum of the American Bison and Museum of Geology feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Dinosaur Park and Berlin Wall Exhibit. Be sure to get some family photos at Sioux Pottery, Dahl Arts Center and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf while you're out sightseeing near Central States Fairgrounds.

Hotels near Central States Fairgrounds

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1. Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore by IHG

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

4. Elevation Inn & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

5. Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

6. Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

7. Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

9. AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

10. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

11. Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

12. Foothills Inn

13. Rapid City Vacation Homes

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City

15. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City/Black Hills

16. Town House Motel

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

18. Lazy U Motel

19. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

20. The Suite Inn

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Top Central States Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid City near Mt. Rushmore

Tru by Hilton Rapid City Rushmore

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

Best Western Ramkota Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

Hyatt Place Rapid City / Downtown

Town House Motel

Other attractions near Central States Fairgrounds

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Sioux Pottery

Journey Museum & Learning Center

Memorial Park East

Aby's Rapid City

Aby's

Main Street Square

Performing Arts Center

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