Western South Dakota, SD

Travel 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 featuring a city and night scenes

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

Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Black Hills Caverns are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rimrock
The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

3 out of 5
100 Pine Crest, Deadwood, SD
The price is NT$6,972 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
NT$6,972
NT$7,761 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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! (1,291 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 2025/9/29

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 NT$1,415 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
NT$1,415
NT$1,903 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,233 reviews)
Will stay here again for sure.
"Great place to stay. Well maintained. Great location. Evening clerk was gracious and kind and accomodating. Room was very clean. Comfortable. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 2025/9/25

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 NT$3,275 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
NT$3,275
NT$3,905 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (280 reviews)
"Lovely new place"

Reviewed on 2025/9/25

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
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rapid City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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 2025/9/29

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 WiFi, free parking, and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
"Seemingly new property with large clean rooms. A few good restaurants and grocery nearby. Loved our stay... Would stay here again"

Reviewed on 2025/9/22

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 WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (560 reviews)
"The cabins are adorable and super comfortable, will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 2025/9/24

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 horseback riding.

Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore featuring outdoor art and art

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.

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 horseback riding.

Custer State Park
Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

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

Badlands National Park
Rapid City showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Wall Drug

Learn about the local history of Wall with a stop at Wall Drug. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's coffeehouses.

Wall Drug
Crazy Horse Memorial

Crazy Horse Memorial

Find out about the history of Custer when you take a trip to Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

Crazy Horse Memorial

Cities near Western South Dakota

Crawford which includes forests

Chadron

Photo by Erick Huling

Murdo

Photo by Ashlie Thornburg Freeberg

Belle Fourche

Mount Rushmore which includes mountains and a monument

Keystone