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 Michelangelo's David 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.
Downtown Deadwood
If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Adams Museum and Gold Dust Casino & Hotel 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.
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.
Prairiewood
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prairiewood and surrounding area, you can visit West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
They upgraded our room for no charge.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire
We really enjoyed the friendly staff,
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
Rooms were clean, only complaint was located near the water so there was noise and slight chlorine smell, overall though our stay was good and would stay again.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Worked out perfect
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Spearfish Cottages
It was a pleasant place to be. The space well utilized, and the rooms are well decorated. It was much better than staying a hotel for a reasonable price. Would be my first choice to stay in Spearfish.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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
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.
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.
Activities
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
BIG - Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse & Bison Safari-Needles-Iron Mtn
Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park
Badlands National Park Private Tour
- Mount Rushmore
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Badlands National Park
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Watiki Water Park
- Denny Sanford Premier Center
- Terry Peak Ski Area
- Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
- Empire Mall
- Cadillac Jacks Casino
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit Visitor Center
- Scheels Arena
