Western South Dakota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Western South Dakota

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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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 Black Hills Caverns.

Rimrock
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

3 out of 5
100 Pine Crest, Deadwood, SD
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly resort in Deadwood. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a casino and free water park access. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,292 reviews)
"This place was super clean. Has a nice little water park inside for kids, our 6&7 year old loved it. Casino looked nice, we didn’t gamble though. Great location to Deadwood and Sturgis."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
Foothills Inn

Foothills Inn

2.5 out of 5
1625 N. LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is 1.123.298 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
1.123.298 ₫
1.538.005 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,254 reviews)
"Stayed 4 nights. Breakfast was ok but wish there would have been some fruit and perhaps muffins. The shower head was very forceful, not gentle. Could not walk to eat but there were places to eat close by to drive to. All in all it was a very nice place to sleep while visiting all the sights."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Foothills Inn
ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hope Ct, Rapid City, SD
The price is 2.839.507 ₫ per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
2.839.507 ₫
3.386.297 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Black Hills Maze and Fort Hays Old West Town ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (291 reviews)
"My husband and I had checked into another hotel, ended up walking into our room and immediately walked out due to the disgusting nature of the room and needed to find a new place to stay quickly. ClubHouse only had 2 rooms left on a busy Buffalo Roundup weekend and we were lucky enough to snag a ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City
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GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
660 Disk Dr, Rapid City, SD
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,678 reviews)
Fun and friendly
"The Rapid City Grandstay has easy access to all the Mount Rushmore adventures. The location is quiet. We would stay here again if we have the opportunity."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
Holy Smoke Resort

Holy Smoke Resort

3.5 out of 5
24105 Highway 16A, Keystone, SD
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Keystone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (575 reviews)
"Loved it cause it was near Mount Rushmore... excellent"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Holy Smoke Resort
Spearfish Cottages

Spearfish Cottages

3.5 out of 5
514 W Mason St, Spearfish, SD
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Spearfish. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews)
Riverside Cottages
"Adorable cottages right by the spearfish river. It’s like living in a tiny house with all the conveniences of home. This property is so close to everything such as the canyon, restaurants, fishing and other services. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Spearfish Cottages
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Popular places to visit

Mount Rushmore

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
Mount Rushmore which includes outdoor art and art

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a popular museum in Keystone with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or casinos to your travel plans.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Custer State Park

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.

Custer State Park
Rapid City featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Wall Drug

Learn about the local history of Wall when you take a trip to Wall Drug. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's cafes.

Wall Drug
Crazy Horse Memorial

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.

Crazy Horse Memorial
Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sylvan Lake during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

Sylvan Lake

Cities near Western South Dakota

Crawford featuring forests

Chadron

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Murdo

Photo by Gerrit Ebert

Wall

Hot Springs

Hot Springs