Western South Dakota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
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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
Sonesta Essential Rapid City

Sonesta Essential Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD
The price is 2.080.742 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
2.080.742 ₫
2.314.310 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (332 reviews)
"It is a nice place to stay. But overall, could use more color. But i loved it"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Sonesta Essential Rapid City
AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

2.5 out of 5
1632 Rapp Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is 2.121.363 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.121.363 ₫
2.614.116 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,130 reviews)
"Great job"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

3 out of 5
100 Pine Crest, Deadwood, SD
The price is 12.847.986 ₫ per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
12.847.986 ₫
14.123.405 ₫ total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,205 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort
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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! (2,607 reviews)
"We enjoyed the stay. Our room was very clean, the free breakfast was good, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 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! (548 reviews)
"Awesome experience ! Clean staff was exceptional !"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Holy Smoke Resort
Pine Rest Cabins

Pine Rest Cabins

3 out of 5
24063 US-385, Hill City, SD
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Hill City. Enjoy free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Crazy Horse Memorial and Granite Sports are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
Great stay
"Stayed in cabin 1, friendly hosts, clean, bed a little too soft and pillows to hard for my preference but otherwise a+"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Pine Rest Cabins
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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