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 Gold Dust Casino & Hotel and Silverado.
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 Cinemark Century Sioux Falls 14.
Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center
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Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
We stayed in the family room with bunk beds, great room, kids loved it. The pool is so awesome and went to the arcade, which was small but fun. We got free breakfast vouchers for Aaltos which was great!!! We all love this hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
It was good!
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Great place to stay, staff was friendly. Room was good size.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
Spearfish Cottages
Clean, safe, wonderful
Reviewed on Jan 27, 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
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 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
- West Acres Mall
- Terry Peak Ski Area
- Fargodome
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- North Dakota State University
- The Black Hills
- The Monument Civic Center
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Deadwood Mountain Grand
- Sanford Medical Center
- Scheels Arena
- Empire Mall
- Falls Park
- Cadillac Jacks Casino
- Sylvan Lake
- Sanford USD Medical Center
- Wind Cave National Park
- Main Street Square
- Bismarck Event Center
- Wall Drug
- Monument Health
- Ralph Engelstad Arena
- Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
