The Dakotas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Dakotas
Where to stay in The Dakotas
Downtown Sioux Falls
If you're spending some time in Downtown Sioux Falls, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Deadwood
If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Gold Dust Casino & Hotel and Silverado 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 Acres
While visiting West Acres, you might make a stop by sights like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.
Northwest Sioux Falls
If you're spending some time in Northwest Sioux Falls, Sanford Pentagon and Sioux Falls Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Mall District
While visiting Mall District, you might make a stop by sights like Empire Mall and Cinemark Century Sioux Falls 14.
Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center
I've been here before. It's acceptable.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
Pretty cool place for family’s, kids loved to water park. Rooms are very tired and dated but were clean. I wouldn’t say it’s a good value by any means but if you find yourself in grand forks during bad weather and want to let the kiddos have fun it basically your only option. So yea
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Good place for families
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Room and Facilities up-to-date and very clean. Friendly staff, went out of their way to check out room before completing check-in. Breakfast rather spartan. Quiet surroundings and ample room space for good working and sleeping conditions.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Spearfish Cottages
Very nice cabin, very clean and well taken care of. Personal touches to make it feel homey.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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.
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.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Travel back in time to the badlands, a world of bison, never-ending prairies and lively pioneer towns.
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.
