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.
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.
Downtown Deadwood
If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Gold Dust Casino & Hotel and Silverado are top sights worth seeing.
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 The District.
University Heights
While visiting University Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Center for Western Studies and Edith Mortenson Theatre Center.
Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks
We always enjoy our stay at this hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are nice and clean. Waterpark is always a blast. Restaurant, lounge, arcade are awesome, you can arrive and have it all there without leaving.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Motel 6 Minot, ND
No breakfast like it says it has . Bathtub not the cleanest.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Clean could use a little more fruit at breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
The halls were a bit messy and the AC did not work but other than that it was an excellent experience. Really enjoyed the scenery and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Spearfish Cottages
As pictured. Cute and very clean. I don’t get check in instructions so had to call the service number.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holy Smoke Resort
Good
Reviewed on 24 Oct 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
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.
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.
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.
