Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in The Dakotas December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [The Dakotas Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Dakotas.dx6212712)[Hotels in The Dakotas](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Dakotas-Hotels.d6212712.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to The Dakotas](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-The-Dakotas.d6212712.Travel-Guide-Flights)[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) # What to do in The Dakotas ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit The Dakotas Types of activities Where to stay [The Dakotas travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Dakotas.dx6212712) ![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) ## The Dakotas Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that The Dakotas has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to The Dakotas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to The Dakotas with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### 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. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in The Dakotas | Number of things to do | 20 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Wind Cave National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/wind-cave-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a50760299.activity-details): £8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour](/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-self-guided-walking-audio-tour.a45672900.activity-details)[Custer State Park: Self-Guided Drive with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/custer-state-park-self-guided-drive-with-audio-guide.a50450095.activity-details)[The Badlands and Mount Rushmore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/the-badlands-and-mount-rushmore-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a45673262.activity-details)[Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-and-the-great-plains-tour-bundle.a49471352.activity-details)[Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide](/things-to-do/mount-rushmore-self-guided-audio-tour-guide.a49754438.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse plus Iron Mtn Road and Sylvan Lake](/things-to-do/badlands-private-van-tour.a48691781.activity-details)[JEEP Bison Safari at Custer State Park - Family Friendly Prices](/things-to-do/custer-park-safari-jeep-tour.a2360506.activity-details)[BIG - Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse & Bison Safari-Needles-Iron Mtn](/things-to-do/private-mount-rushmore-crazy-horse-custer-state-park.a2327401.activity-details)[Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park](/things-to-do/private-tour-of-mount-rushmore-crazy-horse-and-custer-state-park.a45899997.activity-details) | ## What to do in The Dakotas --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mount Rushmore](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e8f7a96bea18707498227ce13ec3c206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](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) ![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) ![Custer State Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5bfd3b4704490cfd45f408877ee00eb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Custer-State-Park-South-Dakota.d6337947.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) ![Crazy Horse Memorial](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/670420e25082c1baca3d7955dce424a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crazy-Horse-Memorial-Custer.d6256656.Attraction) #### Denny Sanford Premier Center You can take time to visit Denny Sanford Premier Center during your travels to Sioux Falls. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Denny-Sanford-Premier-Center-Sioux-Falls.d553248621592447303.Attraction) #### Watiki Water Park Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Watiki Water Park during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Watiki-Water-Park-Rapid-City.d6172186.Attraction) #### Fargodome Catch an event at Fargodome during your trip to Fargo. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fargodome-Fargo.d6087255.Attraction) ### Explore areas of 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 Old Courthouse Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sioux-Falls-Downtown-Sioux-Falls.dx553248635976481065) ![Deadwood showing street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56246-Deadwood.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Deadwood If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Adams Museum and Gold Dust Casino & Hotel are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Deadwood-Downtown-Deadwood.dx976066988585689088) ![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) ### Mall District While visiting Mall District, you might make a stop by sights like Empire Mall and Cinemark Century Sioux Falls 14\. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sioux-Falls-Mall-District.dx978417548123185152) ![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) ### Northwest Sioux Falls If you're spending some time in Northwest Sioux Falls, Sanford Pentagon and Sioux Falls Arena are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sioux-Falls-Northwest-Sioux-Falls.dx978558288885035008) ![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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ![](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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app