The Dakotas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wall Street - Financial District showing a city and signage
Pike Place Market showing food and markets
Mount Rainier National Park featuring landscape views and a river or creek
Glacier National Park which includes 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

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 NZ$224 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$224
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! (1,365 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 NZ$99 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$99
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! (1,400 reviews)
"Very friendly, hard working staff in all depts., great bar/restaurant attached. It was very nice to have my room cleaned & clean towels when i came back to my room! Since covid hotels arent the same but this place is awesome! Will recommend & will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

3 out of 5
100 Pine Crest, Deadwood, SD
The price is NZ$435 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$435
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly resort in Deadwood. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a casino, and free water park access. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,264 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
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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! (2,662 reviews)
"Nice hotel...many rooms remodeled."

Reviewed on 18 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! (568 reviews)
Cozy Getaway
"Great getaway for my wife and I. Private and comfortable"

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! (556 reviews)
"I liked the whole experience. From the reservation confirmation to letting me know when my cottage was ready. Allowing me to check in early. I would give it 6 stars if I could. You can’t go wrong with a stay here. Stop at the grocery and get stuff for breakfast plus snacks. Drop your things and groceries. ..."

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 showing 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
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

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

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 which includes 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

Activities

Sioux Falls Scavenger Hunt: Rock and Roll Through Sioux Falls

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Rock and Roll Through Sioux Falls

NZ$21
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Rock and Roll Through Sioux Falls
Monsterous!

Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour

NZ$186
per adult
Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour
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