The Dakotas

Travel Guide

Mount Rushmore; very cool but very touristy!
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.
A little closer view of President George Washington.
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.
July 31, 2017
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Where to stay in The Dakotas

These falls are right in town surrounded by a nice park.

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 Old Courthouse Museum.

Downtown Sioux Falls
I love water towers

Downtown Deadwood

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

Downtown Deadwood
#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.

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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Northwest Sioux Falls

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

Northwest Sioux Falls
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Mall District

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

Mall District
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University Heights

If you're spending some time in University Heights, Center for Western Studies and Edith Mortenson Theatre Center are top sights worth seeing.

University Heights
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks

3.5 out of 5
1000 South 42nd St Grand Forks ND
$97 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$107 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and 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! (1,521 reviews)
Pool was freezing for my kid, hot tub was colder than a tub, he had a miserable time trying to swim, one of their restaraunts in there is actually closed? And now its just waisted space, the room for a pent house was...tiny. bed on wheels, felt like a motel. You pay for the view i guess, staff first ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr

Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr

3 out of 5
1301 West Russell Sioux Falls SD
$58 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$66 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and 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! (1,534 reviews)
Ok place to stay

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
Fargo Inn and Suites

Fargo Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
1025 38th St SW Fargo ND
$80 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$89 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Fargo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,437 reviews)
Overall, good experience

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Fargo Inn and Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (2,822 reviews)
Floors had not been cleaned from previous occupant, nor had the toilet, which had a ring of filthy scum around the bowl. There were visible crumbs across the floor and my socks stuck to a large spill in the kitchen area and I mopped it up with a bathroom washcloth so I could walk through the area. ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Spearfish Cottages

Spearfish Cottages

3.5 out of 5
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

Spearfish Cottages
Pine Haven Lodging

Pine Haven Lodging

3 out of 5
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

Pine Haven Lodging
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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