Western South Dakota, SD
Travel Guide
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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.
Rimrock
Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Pactola Pines Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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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 horseback 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.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
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.
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.
Wind Cave National Park
View unusual crystalline patterns underground and wildlife, pleasant prairies and forests above ground at this park created on land once inhabited by Lakota Indians.
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Packages
- Watiki Water Park
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa
- Deadwood Mountain Grand
- Badlands National Park
- Deadwood Welcome Center
- Wind Cave National Park
- Cadillac Jacks Casino
- Custer State Park
- Monument Health
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Rushmore Mall
- Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Wall Drug
- Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
- Sylvan Lake
- Mount Rushmore
- Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
- Terry Peak Ski Area
- Needles Highway
- George S. Mickelson Trail
- Main Street Square
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Black Hills Caverns
- Jewel Cave National Monument
- Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Silverado
- Black Hills National Forest
- Mount Rushmore
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Badlands National Park
- Custer State Park
- Black Hills National Forest
- Watiki Water Park
- Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts
- Crazy Horse Memorial
- Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
- Wind Cave National Park
- Wall Drug
- Cadillac Jacks Casino
- Sylvan Lake
- The Monument Civic Center
- Deadwood Mountain Grand
- Terry Peak Ski Area
- Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Main Street Square
- Needles Highway
- Monument Health
- Black Hills Caverns
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Rushmore Mall
- Reptile Gardens
- Jewel Cave National Monument
- Rushmore Tramway Adventures
- Badlands Wall
- George S. Mickelson Trail
- Dinosaur Park
- Northeast Entrance Badlands
- Fort Hays Old West Town & Dinner Show