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Because you’ll save on your room price, you can experience more of the activities in Keystone. Top sights include Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore.

When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The word “motel” was invented in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Here you’ll find some of our customers’ top motels in the larger area. Royal Inn Keystone: Stay within a quick 5-minute drive of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins: A snack bar/deli along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Keystone is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) away. Rodeway Inn Rapid City: Enjoy access to the free parking and laundry facilities, as well as room amenities like air conditioning. Located 18 mi (29 km) from the heart of Keystone. Chalet Motel: Central Keystone is 12 mi (19.3 km) away. A 24-hour front desk along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Rocket Motel: 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from the heart of Keystone. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Take time to check out the monuments and enjoy the mountain landscape in this historical area while you’re sightseeing. People visiting Keystone love its shops. Must-see local attractions include Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Custer State Park, Black Hills National Forest, and Rushmore Cave. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Rushmore Tramway Adventures, National Presidential Wax Museum, and Holy Terror Mini Golf.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Keystone to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 26°F. The snowiest months in Keystone are April, March, February, and December, with each month seeing an average of 14 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Keystone to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is located 21 mi (33.8 km) away from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.