Western South Dakota Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Western South Dakota
Where to stay in Western South Dakota
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 Black Hills Caverns.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Staff was outstanding with pets. They had treats and a basket of toys for the dogs to pick a toy from. Rooms were clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
Excellent
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Excellent resort!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
The staff was amazing. I loved the room we had. The beds are very comfy and I slept well. We booked a second night and stayed a little longer. The water pressure on the 3rd floor was even great! Thanks for a great stay!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Spearfish Cottages
Very comfortable, a lot of places to eat and hike. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 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.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
Custer State Park
You can take time to visit Custer State Park during your travels to Custer. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the horse riding.
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.
Wind Cave National Park
View unusual crystalline patterns underground and wildlife, pleasant prairies and forests above ground at this park created on land once inhabited by Lakota Indians.
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- Mount Rushmore
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Badlands National Park
- Watiki Water Park
- Terry Peak Ski Area
- The Monument Civic Center
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Wind Cave National Park
- Cadillac Jacks Casino
- Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
- Wall Drug
- Rushmore Tramway Adventures
- Badlands Wall
- Needles Highway
