The Dakotas
Travel Guide
Visit The Dakotas
Where to stay in The Dakotas
Downtown Sioux Falls
While visiting Downtown Sioux Falls, you might make a stop by sights like Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum.
Downtown Deadwood
While visiting Downtown Deadwood, you might make a stop by sights like Adams Museum and Gold Dust Casino & Hotel.
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
While visiting Northwest Sioux Falls, you might make a stop by sights like Sanford Pentagon and Sioux Falls Arena.
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 The District.
Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center
Rooms are terrible.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Excellent
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
Everything was good.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Room was clean for the most part. Between the wall and front of bed some trash and dust bunnies were left. We moved the bed because the remote fell. Would have liked a taller toilet but that’s only because both of our knees hurt. Love the furniture and little kitchenette. Spacious. Beds comfortable. ...
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Spearfish Cottages
Room smelled like stain or varnish. We could not stay there.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 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 Jan 21, 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 horseback 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
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.
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 when you take a trip to Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.
Things to do
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Black Hills: Private Tour of Mt. Rushmore & Flume Trail Hike
- Mount Rushmore
- Badlands National Park
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Custer State Park
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Black Hills National Forest
- Watiki Water Park
- West Acres Mall
- North Dakota State University
- Denny Sanford Premier Center
- Fargodome
- The Monument Civic Center
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Terry Peak Ski Area
- Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Falls Park
- Scheels Arena
- The Black Hills
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Monument Health
- Sanford USD Medical Center
- Wall Drug
- Sanford Medical Center
- Sylvan Lake
- Empire Mall
- Corn Palace
- Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
- Deadwood Mountain Grand
- Main Street Square
- University of North Dakota
- Cadillac Jacks Casino
- Wind Cave National Park
