Title: The Dakotas Travel Guide: Best of The Dakotas, United States of America Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in The Dakotas](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Dakotas-Hotels.d6212712.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in The Dakotas](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Dakotas-Holiday-Rentals.d6212712.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to The Dakotas](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-The-Dakotas.d6212712.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in The Dakotas](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-The-Dakotas.d6212712.Travel-Guide-Activities)[The Dakotas Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Dakotas.d6212712.Car-Hire-Guide)[The Dakotas Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Dakotas.d6212712.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Dakotas Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Wall Street - Financial District featuring signage and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20080-New-York.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pike Place Market featuring markets and food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20754-Pike-Place-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Rainier National Park showing landscape views and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20886-Mount-Rainier-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Glacier National Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74349-Glacier-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56244-Deadwood.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56244-Deadwood.jpg) ## Visit The Dakotas Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in The Dakotas ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/057e4ed22f88295677798b1586af335d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Sioux Falls 5/5(1 area review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sioux-Falls-Downtown-Sioux-Falls.dx553248635976481065) ![Rapid City showing night scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/41000/41960-Rapid-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapid-City-Historic-Rapid-City.dx6337900) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Acres While visiting West Acres, you might make a stop by sights like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fargo-West-Acres.dx899961484587872256) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fargo-Westgate.dx899961400947142656) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sioux-Falls-All-Saints.dx897425033811746816) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sioux-Falls-Pettigrew-Heights.dx897423859844915200) - Top hotels in The Dakotas - Top Holiday Rentals in The Dakotas ![Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1713900/1713856/64f5fc6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks 1000 South 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND £86 2 Nov - 3 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Grand Forks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,408 reviews) Pillows and bed needs to be upgraded. Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%2F11%2F2025&selected=1713856&PinnedHotelID=1713856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6212712) ![Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14200/14107/d8a57168_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr 1301 West Russell, I-29 and Exit 81, Sioux Falls, SD £51 16 Nov - 17 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Sioux Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,417 reviews) Everything was great! Would stay there again next time i make it to Sioux Falls! Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F11%2F2025&endDate=17%2F11%2F2025&selected=14107&PinnedHotelID=14107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6212712) ![The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8220000/8213700/8213686/1cc77da5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort 100 Pine Crest, Deadwood, SD £82 2 Nov - 3 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star family-friendly resort in Deadwood. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a casino and free water park access. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,301 reviews) good Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F11%2F2025&endDate=03%2F11%2F2025&selected=8213686&PinnedHotelID=8213686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6212712) [See all 4,764 properties in The Dakotas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F11%2F2025&endDate=02%2F11%2F2025®ionId=6212712) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1670000/1668000/1667987/1a075af9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City 660 Disk Dr, Rapid City, SD Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,721 reviews) Room were great. No dislikes Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rapid-City-Hotels-GrandStay-Residential-Suites-Rapid-City.h1667987.Hotel-Information) ![Spearfish Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73760000/73759200/73759162/e2ceaac5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spearfish Cottages 514 W Mason St, Spearfish, SD Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Spearfish. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (581 reviews) Super easy communication and check in. Had all amenities listed. Lots of extra towels, toilet paper, etc. Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spearfish-Hotels-Spearfish-Cottages.h73759162.Hotel-Information) ![Pine Haven Lodging](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100830000/100826100/100826064/49aaf2c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pine Haven Lodging 13514 U.S. 16, Rapid City, SD Stay at this 3-star cabin in Rapid City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Putz n Glo - Black Light Mini ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews) Really liked the clean, neat, cabins, easy parking and walk-in shower. BUT, it’s late Fall in the mountains. There was no blanket in the cabin!!!! We needed a blanket and no one was in office! The very small, single soap tube was not enough for even two people. 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Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Rushmore-Keystone.d6090965.Attraction) ![Mount Rushmore which includes outdoor art and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59940-Mount-Rushmore.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Rushmore-National-Memorial-Keystone.d6059492.Attraction) ![Custer State Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5bfd3b4704490cfd45f408877ee00eb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Custer State Park 4.5/5(7 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Custer-State-Park-South-Dakota.d6337947.Attraction) ![Badlands National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197560-Badlands-National-Park-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Badlands National Park Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Badlands-National-Park-South-Dakota.d6129940.Attraction) ![Theodore Roosevelt National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197682-Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Theodore Roosevelt National Park Travel back in time to the badlands, a world of bison, never-ending prairies and lively pioneer towns. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park-North-Dakota.d6025896.Attraction) ![Rapid City featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/41000/41963-Rapid-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wall Drug 3/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wall-Drug-Wall.d6314626.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46626749/785340c5-801a-4021-8f0e-66267f1f1b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch £19 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dark-deadwood-ghost-tours-ghosts-graves-of-gunslingers-gulch.a46626749.activity-details) ![Short hiking trails with shaded rest area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3997215/71aba102-6fb3-4b86-a5e1-ac61a36eef12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Devil's Tower - Deadwood - Spearfish Canyon Waterfalls + Picnic £353 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/devils-tower-deadwood-spearfish-canyon-waterfalls-picnic.a3997215.activity-details) [See all activities in The Dakotas](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-The-Dakotas.d6212712.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Places of interest - [Mount Rushmore](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Rushmore-Keystone.d6090965.Attraction) - [Mount Rushmore National Memorial](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Rushmore-National-Memorial-Keystone.d6059492.Attraction) - [Badlands National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Badlands-National-Park-South-Dakota.d6129940.Attraction) - [Theodore Roosevelt National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park-North-Dakota.d6025896.Attraction) - [Watiki Water Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Watiki-Water-Park-Rapid-City.d6172186.Attraction) - [Wall Drug](https://expedia.co.uk/Wall-Drug-Wall.d6314626.Attraction) - [Crazy Horse Memorial](https://expedia.co.uk/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-Custer.d6256656.Attraction) - [Denny Sanford Premier Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Denny-Sanford-Premier-Center-Sioux-Falls.d553248621592447303.Attraction) - [Terry Peak Ski Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Terry-Peak-Ski-Area-Lead.d6126787.Attraction) - [Sylvan Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/Sylvan-Lake-Custer.d553248621532647181.Attraction) - [Scheels Arena](https://expedia.co.uk/Scheels-Arena-Fargo.d553248635943637856.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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