The Dakotas

Travel Guide

Wall Street - Financial District featuring a city and signage
Pike Place Market which includes food and markets
Mount Rainier National Park featuring landscape views and a river or creek
Glacier National Park showing a lake or waterhole and a sunset
Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Where to stay in The Dakotas

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Downtown Sioux Falls

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Sioux Falls, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Sioux Falls
Rapid City showing night scenes and a city

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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West Acres

While visiting West Acres, you might make a stop by sights like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.

West Acres
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Westgate

Though Westgate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like West Acres Mall and Red River Zoo.

Westgate
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All Saints

All Saints might not have many top sights, but Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Michelangelo's David are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

All Saints
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Bluemont Lakes

While there might not be top attractions in Bluemont Lakes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thunder Road Amusement Park and Red River Zoo.

Bluemont Lakes
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
3.5 out of 5
1000 South 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND
The price is S$175 per night from 1 May to 2 May
S$175
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Grand Forks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,280 reviews)
"The pool area was amazing! Rooms very clean and spacious, we received free breakfast vouchers for Aaltos breakfast too!"

Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2025

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
3 out of 5
2321 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is S$104 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
S$104
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,721 reviews)
"The staff are fantastic and super helpful, the fire pit out front and the fireplace inside made the hotel feel very cozy, room was spotless and quite comfortable!"

Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
2.5 out of 5
1416 North Elk Vale Road, Rapid City, SD
The price is S$124 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
S$124
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,049 reviews)
"We had 5 in our group. They only offered us 2 queen beds and charged an additional $30/night for a roll-away bed with no space in the room. We had to put it un from of the door and bathroom. The plus was the Water Park was included with our stay. The kids loved it. The breakfast was ok."

Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2025

La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
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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! (2,469 reviews)
"Friendly staff at check in, was quick! Love the hotel! Especially the. Breakfast!"

Reviewed on 30 Mar, 2025

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Spearfish Cottages
Spearfish Cottages
3.5 out of 5
514 W Mason St, Spearfish, SD
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Spearfish. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (423 reviews)
"The locations was perfect for a quiet, restful evening."

Reviewed on 29 Mar, 2025

Spearfish Cottages
Pine Haven Lodging
Pine Haven Lodging
3 out of 5
13514 U.S. 16, Rapid City, SD
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Rapid City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"This place is amazing. Little cabins, so you get a place to yourself. Incredibly clean. Microwave, refrigerator, and even a small two burner stove top. Coffee maker, plates, etc. Very comfortable!"

Reviewed on 1 Nov, 2024

Pine Haven Lodging
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Popular places to visit

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore

4.5/5(14 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 horse riding.

Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore which includes 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.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

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

Badlands National Park
Custer State Park

Custer State Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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 horse riding.

Custer State Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Travel back in time to the badlands, a world of bison, never-ending prairies and lively pioneer towns.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse Memorial

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Find out about the history of Custer with a stop at Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

Crazy Horse Memorial

Things to do

Deadwood Ghosts

Deadwood Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

S$41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Deadwood Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Wintertime in the Black Hills is bright and beautiful!

Mount Rushmore & Badlands: Iconic Highlights in a Day

S$731
per adult
Mount Rushmore & Badlands: Iconic Highlights in a Day
Short hiking trails with shaded rest area

Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic

S$530
per adult
Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic
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