The Dakotas

Travel Guide

Wall Street - Financial District showing a city and signage
Pike Place Market which includes markets and food
Mount Rainier National Park which includes a river or creek and landscape views
Glacier National Park featuring a lake or waterhole and a sunset
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(108 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 featuring 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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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
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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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Pettigrew Heights

Though Pettigrew Heights might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and St. Joseph Cathedral.

Pettigrew Heights
Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

2.5 out of 5
106 Highway 16A, Keystone, SD
The price is ￥14,248 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥14,248
￥15,488 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,162 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is ￥11,657 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥11,657
￥12,965 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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 (326 reviews)
"Stayed in the Family suite. Worked well for my group."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

3.5 out of 5
1000 South 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND
The price is ￥19,893 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥19,893
￥21,981 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Grand Forks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,329 reviews)
"The room was amazing i loved the view and the bed. The staff were really nice and friendly and did an amazing job. I will definitely go back to this beautiful hotel soon with my kid. I went because it was my son’s birthday he really enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for giving us joy and ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
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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! (2,607 reviews)
"We enjoyed the stay. Our room was very clean, the free breakfast was good, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 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! (549 reviews)
"Awesome experience ! Clean staff was exceptional !"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 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! (68 reviews)
Great stay
"Stayed in cabin 1, friendly hosts, clean, bed a little too soft and pillows to hard for my preference but otherwise a+"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Pine Rest Cabins
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Popular places to visit

Mount Rushmore

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.

Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore featuring 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

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

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Rapid City showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Wall Drug

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

Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn/Sylvan Lake

Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn/Sylvan Lake

￥48,590
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mt Rushmore "Bundle" - w/Crazy Horse/Needles/Iron Mtn/Sylvan Lake
Mt Rushmore + Black Hills Sunset & Stargazing

Mt Rushmore + Black Hills Sunset & Stargazing

￥27,913
per adult
Mt Rushmore + Black Hills Sunset & Stargazing
Short hiking trails with shaded rest area

Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic

￥69,267
per adult
Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour

￥21,855
per adult
From Rapid City: Mt. Rushmore Memorial Tour
Mount Rushmore and The Great Plains Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

￥4,872
per traveler
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour

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

￥40,588
per adult
From Rapid City: Black Hills, Deadwood, and Lead Day Tour
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