Western South Dakota Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Western South Dakota
Where to stay in Western South Dakota
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.
West Boulevard Historic District
West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Central States Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Historic District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Main Street Square and Art Alley are top sights worth seeing.
Rimrock
While Rimrock may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina.
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Overall it was good
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Great hotel less than 10 min drive to Mount Rushmore. Game room was my 8 year old’s favorite and the various Teddy Roosevelt quotes throughout the hotel was pretty awesome
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
Clean room, friendly staff, free upgrade, kids loved the pool
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Room was very outdated and pretty dirty in some areas. Including something on the bathroom wall that looked like feces. We didn’t notice it until we were leaving otherwise we would have said something. I remember staying here about 15 years ago and it was “fancy”; not so much now. Breakfast left ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Spearfish Cottages
Great quiet spot to stay in spearfish. Nice walking paths nearby.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Elk Creek Resort
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.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
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.
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.
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.
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- Visit Akaska
- Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts
- Badlands National Park
- Visit Belle Fourche
- Visit Buffalo
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- Visit Deadwood
- Visit Edgemont
- Visit Hill City
- Visit Keystone
- Marcus Holidays
- Visit McLaughlin
- Visit Pine Ridge
- Visit Rapid City
- Visit Rockerville
- Scenic Holidays
- Visit South Dakota
- Visit Spearfish
- Visit The Black Hills
- Wall Drug
- Wall Holidays
- Visit Whitewood
