Western South Dakota
Travel Guide
Visit Western South Dakota
Where to stay in Western South Dakota
Downtown Deadwood
If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Gold Dust Casino & Hotel and Silverado are top sights worth seeing.
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
West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Art Alley are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Historic District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Main Street Square and Art Alley are top sights worth seeing.
Rimrock
While Rimrock may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Everything was great! Clean room, pleasant staff, upgraded room, competitive rate.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Clean rooms , friendly staff and water park was nice
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
Wasn’t offered a free breakfast with my stay
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Room and Facilities up-to-date and very clean. Friendly staff, went out of their way to check out room before completing check-in. Breakfast rather spartan. Quiet surroundings and ample room space for good working and sleeping conditions.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Spearfish Cottages
Very nice cabin, very clean and well taken care of. Personal touches to make it feel homey.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Pine Haven Lodging
It was a perfect little cabin. Had everything we needed
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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 horse 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 horse riding.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
Crazy Horse Memorial
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.
Wind Cave National Park
View unusual crystalline patterns underground and wildlife, pleasant prairies and forests above ground at this park created on land once inhabited by Lakota Indians.
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