The Dakotas
Travel Guide
Visit The Dakotas
Where to stay in The Dakotas
Downtown Sioux Falls
If you're spending some time in Downtown Sioux Falls, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Deadwood
If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Adams Museum and Gold Dust Casino & Hotel are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Northwest Sioux Falls
If you're spending some time in Northwest Sioux Falls, Sanford Pentagon and Sioux Falls Arena are top sights worth seeing.
West Acres
While visiting West Acres, you might make a stop by sights like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.
Mall District
While visiting Mall District, you might make a stop by sights like Empire Mall and Cinemark Century Sioux Falls 14.
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
good
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Overall, nice hotel; however since they have the waterpark open to the public, it’s way too crowded!
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Clean room, warm (it was -20 below windchill), good hot breakfast, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Nice staff. Clean hotel. Comfortable beds. Was good stay
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Spearfish Cottages
Clean, safe, wonderful
Reviewed on 27 Jan, 2026
Pine Haven Lodging
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 21 Jan, 2026
Popular places to visit
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 horse riding.
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.
Custer State Park
You can take time to visit Custer State Park during your travels to Custer. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the horse riding.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Travel back in time to the badlands, a world of bison, never-ending prairies and lively pioneer towns.
Crazy Horse Memorial
Find out about the history of Custer with a stop at Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.
Things to do
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