Western South Dakota, SD

Name: The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection
Price range: $97 total
Rating: 8.4

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.

Mount Rushmore, May 2009 #blue #BestOf5 #instone #troveontuesday
#mountains

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Where to stay

Things to do

Where to stay in Western South Dakota

Downtown Deadwood

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

#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.

West Boulevard Historic District

While West Boulevard Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Main Street Square and Art Alley are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Historic District

While visiting Downtown Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Main Street Square and Art Alley.

Rimrock

Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark

1416 North Elk Vale Road Rapid City SD

$68 nightly

$82 total

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free water park access, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,282 reviews)

Great location if traveling with children . Food selection wasn’t great but they loved the water park

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

100 Pine Crest Deadwood SD

$105 nightly

$120 total

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly resort in Deadwood. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a casino, and free water park access. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,391 reviews)

Very clean, attractive room and facilities. Pleasant staff. Decent food (pretty much needed to split every entree ha), great cocktails at Preacher Smith’s. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection

445 Mount Rushmore Rd Rapid City SD

$86 nightly

$97 total

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Clean room. Friendly staff!

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

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! (2,808 reviews)

The guys at the front desk were nice & helpful. But that was the best part of the stay. I stayed from Monday thru Friday & the mud / dirt in the hallways, lobby or steps was not vacuumed once. I had to ask for towels & toilet paper. The housekeeping staff were dressed like

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Spearfish Cottages

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! (599 reviews)

Awesome little hideaway place in the hills close enough to everything and far away enough to absorb the forest and hills. Very friendly staff so helpful and communication top notch.

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Pine Haven Lodging

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

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Popular places to visit

Mount Rushmore

4.5/5(1,529 reviews)

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 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.

Custer State Park

4.5/5(1,137 reviews)

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

5/5(3 reviews)

Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.

Will it ever be completed? It’s quite an endeavour. I enjoyed walking around the visitors centre.

Crazy Horse Memorial

4.5/5(916 reviews)

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.