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South Dakota/North Dakota

Best of the Dakotas

Program No. 22815RJ
Watch for bison along winding roads in the Black Hills and take in moonscape views in the Badlands as you explore the history and heritage of the Dakotas from the Ice Age to today.

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LODGING & MEALS
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Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
May 30, 2025 - Jun 08, 2025
Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025
Aug 21, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025
May 31, 2026 - Jun 09, 2026
Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026
Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 21, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 - Aug 25, 2026
Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 08, 2026
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
8 Breakfasts
7 Lunches
7 Dinners
Total: 22 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
5 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Rapid City
Stay at one of the Best Hotels in Rapid City, SD., located next to the Monument Events Center. As soon as you enter the greenery-filled atrium, featuring a 60-foot waterfall, you know you're in for a memorable trip. Friendly service, well-equipped rooms and excellent amenities. Take advantage of all the great amenities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Fitness Center and a sun deck. Enjoy their full service restaurant and bar, the Gold Bison. If you're looking to get in your extra steps, check out the fitness room includes state of the art elliptical, treadmill, bicycle, free weights and weight balls
1 NIGHT
Location: Pierre
Located close to the Missouri River and walking paths along the river. Within walking distance (one to ten blocks) to a variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit down service, grocery store and postoffice.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bismarck
Indoor heated pool and hot tub.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Medora
Located in the heart of downtown Medora the charming Rough Riders Hotel was originally constructed in 1884 in anticipation of an economic boom when French nobleman the Marquis de Mores built his meat packing plant, a stagecoach line, and several other businesses in the area. Originally called the Metropolitan, the name was changed in 1903 to honor Roosevelt's Rough Riders and their service in the Spanish-American War. That same year, Roosevelt returned to his beloved badlands as the first United States President to ever visit Medora. History of the Rough Riders Throughout the years the hotel has been operated by several families as a bar and restaurant, in addition to the sleeping rooms in the upper level. Since 1986 the Rough Riders Hotel has been owned and operated by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, the non-profit organization Harold Schafer founded when he sold the Gold Seal Company. Though well maintained since the 1960s reconstruction, the hotel was once again in need of significant repairs. In the fall of 2008 a major renovation began at the Rough Riders Hotel, which included an expansion project and complete updates to the original eight hotel rooms, the addition of the 68 new guest rooms in the Tower, a full conference center facility, outdoor courtyard for meetings and events and the popular "Theodore's Dining Room and TR's Tavern" addition to the main level of the building.





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