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The Dakotas 5-Day Road Trip


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We’re taking you on an epic road trip through the Dakotas! In this episode we detail our 6-day road trip that takes you through both North and South Dakota as we explore new cities, state parks, national parks, and unique roadside attractions including:

  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
  • Custer State Park
  • Jewel Cave National Monument
  • Wind Cave Tour National Park
  • Badlands National Park
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Wall Drug Spearfish Scenic Byway


We even talk about add ons like Carhenge and Toadstools Geological Park

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our 6 day Dakotas Itinerary. The Dakotas itinerary gives travel tips, restaurant and hotel recommendations, links to every activity we booked, packing list, and a day by day itinerary for you to follow. If you are looking for activities & experiences in the area, check out our recommended Viator list. We've listed hotel recommendations for this trip below:

  • Bavarian Inn and Holiday Inn Express are both good choices for stays in Custer
  • Stay at the Best Western or Cambria Hotel in Rapid City
  • Choose to stay at AmericInn by Wyndham in Medora or the Bowman Lodge & Convention Center in Bowman when visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park


Find a great flight deal to the Dakotas by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription

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