A century after it opened as the Sioux Falls National Bank, this downtown building underwent a beautiful restoration and became Hotel On Phillips. With 90 unique and elegant guest rooms plus luxury suites, a lounge, private events space, and coffee bar, Hotel on Phillips is the perfect mix of historical beauty and modern charm.

Tucked away in the beautiful Black Hills Forest in the outdoors-centric gem of a mountain town that is Spearfish, this unique stay is a dome/tiny home/glamping cabin. Another amenity this place provides that no other stay can claim, it’s located on the property of a 40-foot-tall geodesic dome that’s a gallery for a far-out collection of “termespheres,” painted spheres created by a world-renowned artist from the area.

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Deep in the heart of one of the most breathtaking, beautiful canyons in the world, you will find Spearfish Canyon Lodge nestled alongside lofty pines and spectacular cliffs. Built and decorated in the style of the old lodges of the West, you can let nature take over and open your mind to focus on either business or pleasure. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and other winter excursions are right outside the door. Just down the road is downhill skiing at Terry Peak and the nightlife on historic Main Street in Deadwood. 

Found only 20 minutes outside of Sioux Falls and all its urban offerings, this treehouse country retreat has 360-degree views overlooking the South Dakota prairie. Recognizing and appreciating the distinct qualities of the seasons on a landscape can change your outlook, and this stay gives you the chance to do just that. Begin and end your day with a coffee or cocktail on the wraparound deck before filling the day with exploring, shopping, dining or an event in the city.

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Terry Peak Ski Area near Lead is a winter wonderland that people love, and this A-Frame has encapsulated those cozy Black Hills winter vibes for decades. The bonus to this two-bedroom cabin is it's only minutes from Terry Peak and not much further from the snowmobile trails and excellent snowshoeing areas. 

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For anyone spending time in Pierre — for experiencing Christmas at the Capitol, business or a winter weekend getaway — The Farr House is a cozy retreat for the end of the day. A Georgian Revival-style home built at the beginning of the 1900s, every touch in this gorgeous stay is about serenity and luxury while you're away, evidenced by the home's 5-star Airbnb rating.

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Nestled in the beautiful Black Hills, The Lodge at Deadwood is unique in that it offers a secluded country feel, yet it is close to all of the excitement of downtown Deadwood. 140 luxurious guest rooms, the only water playland in Deadwood for the kiddos, two on-site restaurants and several rooms of 24-hour gaming action, The Lodge at Deadwood has it all for a family winter getaway. 

If there's something to pick up from our list of amazing winter stays, Lead and the Northern Black Hills are the epicenter of so much winter action in South Dakota. The Jackalope Lodge is part of a new development of upscale lodge stays that make the most of the area. The Jackalope — and other lodges from Black Hills Adventure Lodging — offer something unique in they can accommodate the biggest families and groups looking for a weekend of skiing, snowmobiling and other winter adventures by being able to sleep 10, 20 or even 30 people. 

Nestled at the foot of Black Elk Peak in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, this 62-room lodge is part of a family resort that caters to vacations built on family fun with outdoor activities. Located near Hill City, just five miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

A getaway is meant to be an escape from the routine, something to look forward to and remember so many years later. A stay made from two grain bins overlooking the fields and a nature preserve in South Dakota on a snowy winter's day fits that bill. Close by is the college town of Vermillion and all its dining, nightlife, galleries and other offerings. Even closer are the hunting and winter snowshoeing opportunities this grain bin mansion's location and surroundings afford.

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