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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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
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Bluemont Lakes

While there might not be top attractions in Bluemont Lakes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Red River Zoo and West Acres Mall.

Bluemont Lakes
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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
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is NZ$161 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$161
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (295 reviews)
King Suite was great!
"Rented the King suite with jacuzzi, was surprised at how big this room was, it was like a little apartment with 2 bathrooms, a separate bedroom from the living room - even a sofa bed and little kitchen area with a sink, counter, microwave and fridge. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
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$131 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$131
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,346 reviews)
"Fast and easy check in. Great waterpark. Hotel is old and no free breakfast."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center

Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center

3 out of 5
800 S 3rd St, Bismarck, ND
The price is NZ$222 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$222
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bismarck. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,026 reviews)
"It was great for the money value. Could use quite a bit of an update and maintenance, but it felt safe and welcoming."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center
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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! (2,576 reviews)
"Easy to get to, convenient location. Great value."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 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! (542 reviews)
"Place was clean and well organized - only complaint was that the address on the website did not match the address for the actual location and we ended up parking at someone else’s resort, it was fine and they redirected us and said it happens all the time."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Holy Smoke Resort
Pine Rest Cabins

Pine Rest Cabins

3 out of 5
24063 US-385, Hill City, SD
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Hill City. Enjoy free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Crazy Horse Memorial and Granite Sports are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (62 reviews)
"This place was so unique and beautiful! My son loved the playground he wouldn’t leave it. It’s comfy and cozy! Has a wholesome family feel to it:), just absolutely love it! ❤️ we would absolutely stay here again! And I recommend to anyone with children who want and outdoor experience with a cabin, ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Pine Rest Cabins
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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$165
per adult
Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour
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