The Dakotas

Travel Guide

Wall Street - Financial District featuring a city and signage
Pike Place Market featuring markets and food
Mount Rainier National Park which includes landscape views and a river or creek
Glacier National Park featuring a sunset and a lake or waterhole
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 Michelangelo's David are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Sioux Falls
Rapid City which includes a city and night scenes

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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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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Pettigrew Heights

Pettigrew Heights might not have many top sights, but Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and St. Joseph Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pettigrew Heights
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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 Roger Maris Museum.

Westgate
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 RM502 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
RM502
RM555 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,366 reviews)
"We stayed here as a large family. My kids really enjoyed the waterpark. The room was clean and restaurant was good."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr

Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr

3 out of 5
1301 West Russell, I-29 and Exit 81, Sioux Falls, SD
The price is RM219 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM219
RM249 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Sioux Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,402 reviews)
"Really liked the pool areas for the kids but the arcade could be better"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
Foothills Inn

Foothills Inn

2.5 out of 5
1625 N. LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is RM196 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM196
RM264 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,239 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room for the price. Property is dated but clean. Pool was hit with the family"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Foothills Inn
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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! (2,669 reviews)
"Very clean, comfortable and spacious room. Great value for the room rate."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Holy Smoke Resort

Holy Smoke Resort

3.5 out of 5
24105 Highway 16A, Keystone, SD
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Keystone. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
"Seemingly new property with large clean rooms. A few good restaurants and grocery nearby. Loved our stay... Would stay here again"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Holy Smoke Resort
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! (557 reviews)
"It was lovely to have a kitchen and living room after staying at mainly chain hotels on our road trip. The place had everything we needed and was very clean and quiet. Would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Spearfish Cottages
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Popular places to visit

Mount Rushmore

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 horse riding.

Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore featuring art and outdoor 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
Custer State Park

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 horse riding.

Custer State Park
Badlands National Park which includes snow, tranquil scenes and animals

Badlands National Park

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

Badlands National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park showing landscape views and tranquil scenes

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
Rapid City featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Wall Drug

Learn about the local history of Wall when you take a trip to Wall Drug. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's cafes.

Wall Drug

Things to do

Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.

Deadwood Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

RM135
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Deadwood Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Short hiking trails with shaded rest area

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

RM1,984
per adult
Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic
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