Western South Dakota Travel Guide
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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.
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.
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Breakfast was good. Friendly staff there for meal.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
They have delicious breakfasts!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
Nice
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
This place is amazing. I don't even want to let everyone know because I want it to stay quiet and available. I truly cannot say anything bad about this place. It's awesome.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Spearfish Cottages
We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back. The cottage was super clean and had all the little extras. We were traveling for basketball and it was a nice quiet place to relax. It also has a cute little walking path right next to a little river.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Cabin on the Creek w/ Hot tub
Cozy cabin and nice hot tub
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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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.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
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.
The Black Hills
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at The Black Hills during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
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.
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