Western South Dakota
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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
There were people who must not have realized it is a waterpark attached to the hotel. They kept pounding on the ceiling and complaining to the front desk about the noise. We do have small children, but they are well-behaved and weren't being super loud, just excited about the pool. And not after ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
We had lunch at the Lodge it was excellent food and friendly service
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
They had a nice breakfast menu selection and a cute area to eat in. The room had obviously been remodeled. The staff was lovely. A nice stay.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Most affordable nice hotel we’ve ever been to! Extremely friendly and clean
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Spearfish Cottages
Great quiet spot to stay in spearfish. Nice walking paths nearby.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Elk Creek Resort
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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.

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.
Things to do

Northern Black Hills - Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon Tour
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