South Dakota attract those who like all-natural charm, experience, and Wild West history. Its main label is The Mount Rushmore State, but it’s additionally been called The Sunlight State (sorry, Florida) and The Land of Infinite Range. Go out to discover the Great Plains at these charming keeps, including faves of Midwest Living editors and contributors.

National and State Park Lodging
The Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota draw countless site visitors every year to attractions like Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park and Custer State Park. For the supreme nature stay, these places give couples with distinct lodging in the heart of western South Dakota.

Custer State Park Lodging
Custer State Park– South Dakota’s first and largest state park– is a prime destination for checking out the Black Hills. Custer’s 4 historic lodge locations have their own appeal, and you can not go wrong with the new or just-renovated rooms at the State Video Game Lodge or Sylvan Lake Lodge. But for couples, we enjoy comfy cabins like Sylvan Lake’s stone-and-timber Honeymoon Cabin, with a wood-burning fire place and exclusive outside firepit; the chinked-log Honeymoon Cabin at Blue Bell Lodge, with covered deck and picnic table; or Fan’s Leap cabin near the State Video game Lodge, kitted out with high-end coatings and a deluxe bath with whirlpool tub. All cabins have actually been recently restored.

Pro Tip: For a dawn you’ll always keep in mind, book a high-flying journey with Black Hills Balloons.

Cedar Pass Lodge Cabins, Badlands National Park
he night my other half and I remained at Cedar Pass Lodge, thunderstorms rolled in throughout Badlands National forest, giving a magnificent background for the otherworldly rock developments. Seeing the tornados from the privacy of our cabin seemed like we remained in our very own unique globe. The 26 freestanding and duplex cabins, integrated in 2013 to gold-level LEED requirements, changed outdated accommodations however kept a few of the initial 1928 design components. Handcrafted lodgepole ache furnishings feels warm and welcoming. And oh-so-romantic, particularly when a rainbow arcs above the Badlands.

Pro Idea: Make use of in-the-park lodging to check out favorite Badlands quits, like Norbeck Pass and Yellow Mounds Ignore, at off-peak times to prevent groups.

B and b
Do you prefer historical or contemporary? These two B&B s– a century-old Sears mail-order home in Philip and a just-renovated inn near Rapid City– will certainly fit the expense regardless.

Triangle Cattle Ranch B And B, Philip
You might wonder about your selection of accommodations throughout your 8-mile drive along a crushed rock roadway from I-90, once you get to Triangle Cattle ranch B&B, you’ll realize it’s worth the journey. Twenty mins from Badlands National Park, this Mission-style 1923 home (” The Alhambra,” a mail-order house from Sears & Roebuck) holds 4 gracious guest spaces and is run by innkeepers who enjoy to both cook and to share the background of the family members property. Schedule the Carriage House, the remote Cabin Under capital or Louisa’s Room for the most charming keeps. Wherever you rest, this historical ranch supplies the perfect setting to unplug, bordered by the tranquility of the prairie and marvelous evening skies.

Pro Pointer: After an energetic day in the Badlands or Black Hills, go back to a supper for two (included in the B&B’s 2-Night Special Package) or delight in the local culture at nearby Kook’s Steakhouse.

Black Woodland Inn B And B, Rapid City
This lately refurbished B&B, regarding 30 minutes from downtown Rapid City, features seven contemporary-style visitor areas and a large cabin. Couples enjoy the main-floor Peacefulness with personal deck and exterior jacuzzi, yet the upper-level Tuscan Romance or Enthusiast’s Loft additionally appeal with vaulted ceilings and king-size beds. All visitors take pleasure in a free of charge breakfast and have accessibility to a game room, all-day coffee bar and exterior patio with gazebo.

Pro Suggestion: For couples who intend to blend a little water experience into their Black Hills getaway, nearby Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake deal coastlines, treking, angling and boat services.

Distinct Nature Stays
Whether your design is a lodge, glamping or a treehouse, South Dakota can place you right in the middle of a landscape you’ll never forget.

Shortgrass Resort, Spearfish
This adults-only hideaway, winner of a 2025 Best of the Midwest Travel Award, absolutely falls in the high-end accommodations group. The eight Danish camping tents look more like cabins, with king-size bed, complete bathrooms, warmed floorings and personal balconies. Included in your remain on the 52-acre residential or commercial property are night bonfires, accessibility to a wellness workshop, and tubing on the Redwater River. For an additional cost, the staff enjoys to prepare activities such as ranch scenic tours, deluxe outings, and (perhaps most charming of all) sunset take in outdoor clawfoot bathtubs. On-site restaurant Meander provides casual breakfast and lunch choices plus a multi-course supper.

Pro Pointer: While a lot of the Black Hills’ leading attractions are only a brief repel, you could find it tough to leave this very private retreat. Reserve a raindrop or warm rock massage to boost your relaxing vacation.

Spearfish Canyon Lodge, Lead
This 54-room lodge beings in the heart of one of South Dakota’s a lot of attractive spots– precisely the 22-mile-long Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway and next to Spearfish Canyon Nature Area. You and your sweetie can delight in nature to your heart’s material: Trails, waterfalls, cycling, bird-watching, fly-fishing, and in the winter, snowmobiling. Luxe areas like the Bridal Shroud Falls Suite feature gas fireplaces, a Jacuzzi tub, a personal deck and canyon views. 2 outside hot tubs, The Roughlock Lounge and The Latchstring Restaurant (plus a puppy patio area in summertime!) contribute to the enjoyable.

Pro Idea: The Enchanting One night stand Plan adds a rose petal turndown and a container of sparkling wine to make your remain also sweeter.

Under Canvas Mount Rushmore, Keystone

Ponderosa pines stuck out into the sky and rocks populate the landscape, simply 3.5 miles from the iconic Mount Rushmore and other Black Hills experiences. Kick back in your white canvas outdoor tents and take pleasure in all the indoor-outdoor feelings of your just-for-two glamping experience at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore: king-size beds, a deck, private bathrooms, cafe-style dining, a firepit with free of charge s’mores, an on-site nature stroll, early morning yoga, and journey bundles (for acquisition).

Pro Suggestion: Browse Through Mount Rushmore at night for the sculpture lighting (year-round) or ranger talk, film and sculpture illumination (summertime).

Hunt Loft Space Treehouse, Valley Springs
If you and your companion intend to take your love to new elevations, this may be the ideal spot for you. Twenty mins from Sioux Falls, Hunt Loft Treehouse stands 33 steps above the ground– a climb that awards couples with 360-degree sights and a wraparound deck. A jacuzzi on the ground level plus a propane fire place and grill on the center level contribute to the love. An indoor ladder results in the queen bed at the really leading of the treehouse.

Pro Tip: Beaver Creek Nature Area, much less than 10 mins away, is home to hiking, bird-watching and cycling– plus the complimentary Homesteader Day Harvest Celebration on the Sunday after Labor Day with pioneer crafts, farming demos and fiddlers.