Hotels in South Dakota, United States
South Dakota sits in the north-central US, famous for Mount Rushmore's massive carved faces of four presidents, plus the Badlands' layered rock formations. Winters are cold-often below 20°F (-6°C)-so you can ski at Terry Peak near Lead, while summers hit the 80s°F (27-32°C), perfect for hiking the Black Hills or spotting bison in Custer State Park. In the Badlands, you can drive the 39-mile loop road to see sunset colors without hiking, or stick to the Rapid City area for cheap motels and access to both mountain and prairie adventures.