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.
Mall District
While visiting Mall District, you might make a stop by sights like Empire Mall and The District.
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.
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Pool was awesome!
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
The water slide was fun. The hot tub was dirty.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Fargo Inn and Suites
The hotel was clean, staff was friendly, bed was comfortable, shower had good water pressure. Seems like a well-maintained property. I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Good price for the room. There was no shampoo or soap in the dispensers in the tub. Some load next door neighbors.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 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
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Custer State Park
- Badlands National Park
- Black Hills National Forest
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Watiki Water Park
- Denny Sanford Premier Center
- Fargodome
- The Monument Civic Center
- Terry Peak Ski Area
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- West Acres Mall
- Falls Park
- The Black Hills
- North Dakota State University
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Scheels Arena
- Monument Health
- Sanford USD Medical Center
- Sanford Medical Center
- Empire Mall
- Sylvan Lake
- Cadillac Jacks Casino
- Main Street Square
- Deadwood Mountain Grand
- University of North Dakota
- Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Needles Highway
- Wind Cave National Park
- Ralph Engelstad Arena
- Sanford Pentagon