What to do in The Dakotas

Activities, attractions and tours

Wall Street - Financial District featuring signage and a city
Pike Place Market featuring markets and food
Mount Rainier National Park showing landscape views and a river or creek
Glacier National Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a sunset
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The Dakotas Attractions

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Places of interest in The Dakotas

The Dakotas is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in The Dakotas, and make it a breeze to explore The Dakotas and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in The Dakotas to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to The Dakotas, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in The Dakotas.

The Dakotas attractions

The Dakotas has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in The Dakotas to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of The Dakotas.

Looking for things to do in The Dakotas can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of The Dakotas or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to The Dakotas attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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What to do in The Dakotas


Popular places to visit

Explore areas of The Dakotas

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Downtown Sioux Falls

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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 Sioux Falls
Rapid City showing night scenes and a city

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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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.

Westgate
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Bluemont Lakes

While there might not be top attractions in Bluemont Lakes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thunder Road Amusement Park and Red River Zoo.

Bluemont Lakes
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Pettigrew Heights

Pettigrew Heights might not have many top sights, but Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Pettigrew Home and Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pettigrew Heights

 

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