The Dakotas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Dakotas
Where to stay in The Dakotas
Downtown Sioux Falls
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 Deadwood
If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Adams Museum and Gold Dust Casino & Hotel 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.
Northwest Sioux Falls
If you're spending some time in Northwest Sioux Falls, Sanford Pentagon and Sioux Falls Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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 The District.
Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center
Rooms are terrible.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Clean
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Perfect.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Room was clean for the most part. Between the wall and front of bed some trash and dust bunnies were left. We moved the bed because the remote fell. Would have liked a taller toilet but that’s only because both of our knees hurt. Love the furniture and little kitchenette. Spacious. Beds comfortable. ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Spearfish Cottages
Room smelled like stain or varnish. We could not stay there.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 21 Jan 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 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
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.
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 with a stop at Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Wind Cave National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
