Western South Dakota, SD

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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 Pactola Pines Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rimrock
Foothills Inn
Foothills Inn
2.5 out of 5
1625 N. LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD
The price is NT$2,733 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
NT$2,733
NT$3,320 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,024 reviews)
"The helpful woman at check in was gracious, kind and not demeaning when I encountered some difficulties I brought on myself."

Reviewed on 2025/7/2

Foothills Inn
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
2.5 out of 5
660 Disk Dr, Rapid City, SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,910 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
NT$3,910
NT$4,309 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,537 reviews)
"Kind staff. Fresh rooms and clean. Good kitchen and utensils. 9/10 rating. I will stay at this property again."

Reviewed on 2025/7/2

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,106 reviews)
"Loved our stay! It was so convenient and it was nice to have the trolley to take you into town."

Reviewed on 2025/6/29

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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
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! (2,537 reviews)
"Kind staff. Fresh rooms and clean. Good kitchen and utensils. 9/10 rating. I will stay at this property again."

Reviewed on 2025/7/2

GrandStay Residential Suites - Rapid City
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
"The cabin was clean, quaint, and had a homey feel. It was perfect for a few days away and would have been great for a longer stay, given the grill, fridge, and other amenities. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 2025/6/9

Pine Rest Cabins
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (525 reviews)
"Loved the cabin"

Reviewed on 2025/7/1

Holy Smoke Resort
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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

4.5/5(1,529 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 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
Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

5/5(3 reviews)

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

Badlands National Park
Custer State Park

Custer State Park

4.5/5(1,137 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 horseback riding.

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

Wall Drug

4/5(95 reviews)

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

4.5/5(916 reviews)

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

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Murdo

Photo by Ashlie Thornburg Freeberg

Belle Fourche

Mount Rushmore which includes mountains and a monument

Keystone