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    Mount Rushmore

    Rating: 9.6/10 (3,169 reviews)

    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.

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    A mountain with a large rock face featuring carved faces, surrounded by dense green forest.

    Mount Rushmore National Memorial

    Rating: 9.8/10 (998 reviews)

    Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

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    A landscape with rugged, colorful badlands and sparse green vegetation.

    Photo by National Parks Service/Shaina Niehans

    Badlands National Park

    Rating: 9.8/10 (398 reviews)

    Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.

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    A mountainous landscape with rocky outcrops and a winding road.

    Custer State Park

    Rating: 9.6/10 (1,471 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.

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    A mountainous landscape with a dirt path, green vegetation, and distant hills under a blue sky with clouds.

    Photo by National Parks Service/Ryan Marthaller

    Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Rating: 9.8/10 (220 reviews)

    Travel back in time to the badlands, a world of bison, never-ending prairies and lively pioneer towns.

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    Denny Sanford Premier Center

    Rating: 8.8/10 (879 reviews)

    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.

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    Watiki Water Park

    Rating: 8.2/10 (981 reviews)

    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.

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    Terry Peak Ski Area

    Rating: 8.8/10 (186 reviews)

    Hit the slopes at Terry Peak Ski Area during your trip to Lead. Make time to visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its lively bars.

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    Top Beach The Dakotas Hotels

    AmericInn by Wyndham Chamberlain - Conference Center

    A two-story log cabin-style building with a stone facade and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
    • Address: 1981 East King Street, Chamberlain, SD, 57325, US
    • Location: 156.4 mi from The Dakotas
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1000 reviews)
    • Price: £87, includes taxes & fees, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Top Beach The Dakotas Hotels

    A Bridge View Inn

    A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, a small desk, and a painting on the wall.
    • Address: 115 N River St, Chamberlain, SD, 57325, US
    • Location: 153.6 mi from The Dakotas
    • Star rating: 2/5
    • Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 700 reviews)
    • Price: £49, includes taxes & fees, 21 Nov - 22 Nov, for Top Beach The Dakotas Hotels

    Super 8 by Wyndham Chamberlain SD

    An indoor swimming pool with a wooden interior, a basketball hoop, and lounge chairs.
    • Address: Box 36 Lakeview Heights, Chamberlain, SD, 57325, US
    • Location: 154.5 mi from The Dakotas
    • Star rating: 2/5
    • Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 1000 reviews)
    • Price: £62, includes taxes & fees, 30 Nov - 1 Dec, for Top Beach The Dakotas Hotels
    • Review: Beautiful view of the sunset over the Missouri River.

    Baymont by Wyndham Oacoma

    A spacious living area with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
    • Address: 1100 E Hwy 16, Oacoma, SD, 57365, US
    • Location: 153.5 mi from The Dakotas
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1000 reviews)
    • Price: £97, includes taxes & fees, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Top Beach The Dakotas Hotels

    Best Western Lee's Motor Inn

    A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, a wooden bench, a chair, and a small potted plant.
    • Address: 220 W King Avenue, Chamberlain, SD, 57325, US
    • Location: 153.7 mi from The Dakotas
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 1000 reviews)
    • Price: £80, includes taxes & fees, 15 Dec - 16 Dec, for Top Beach The Dakotas Hotels

    Quality Inn Oacoma - Chamberlain

    A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, patterned armchairs, and a television.
    • Address: 100 W Hwy 16, Oacoma, SD, 57365, US
    • Location: 153.3 mi from The Dakotas
    • Star rating: 2.5/5
    • Guest rating: 8.2/10 (Very good, 682 reviews)
    • Price: £68, includes taxes & fees, 29 Nov - 30 Nov, for Top Beach The Dakotas Hotels

    Howard Johnson Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Oacoma

    A modern building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a landscaped area with trees and plants.
    • Address: 203 E Hwy 16, Oacoma, SD, 57325, US
    • Location: 153.3 mi from The Dakotas
    • Star rating: 2/5
    • Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1000 reviews)
    • Price: £79, includes taxes & fees, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Top Beach The Dakotas Hotels

    Cedar Shore Resort

    A cabin with a fire pit in front, surrounded by grass and a lake.
    • Address: 1500 Shoreline Drive, Oacoma, SD, 57365, US
    • Location: 152.3 mi from The Dakotas
    • Star rating: 3/5
    • Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1000 reviews)
    • Price: £116, includes taxes & fees, 2 Dec - 3 Dec, for Top Beach The Dakotas Hotels

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