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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Anderson Park

While visiting Anderson Park, you might make a stop by sights like Red River Zoo and Thunder Road Amusement Park.

Anderson Park
Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

2.5 out of 5
106 Highway 16A, Keystone, SD
The price is AU$169 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$169
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keystone. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
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 AU$163 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$163
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is AU$135 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$135
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 (345 reviews)
"There were cleaning rags left in the bathroom. There was leftovers from the previous occupants left in the fridge. Bathroom fan was filthy. The air conditioner fan was rattling and clicking all night."

Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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