What to do in South Dakota
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What to do in South Dakota
Popular places to visit
Mount Rushmore
Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
Custer State Park
Explore the great outdoors at Custer State Park, a lovely green space in Custer. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.
Crazy Horse Memorial
Find out about the history of Custer with a stop at Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.
Falls Park
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Falls Park, a lovely green space in Sioux Falls. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Wind Cave National Park
View unusual crystalline patterns underground and wildlife, pleasant prairies and forests above ground at this park created on land once inhabited by Lakota Indians.
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
Explore the great outdoors at Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, a lovely green space in Deadwood. Wander the riverfront or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.
Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts in Wasta. Wander around the natural setting in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its cafes.
Explore areas of South Dakota
Downtown Sioux Falls
If you're spending some time in Downtown Sioux Falls, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Falls Park are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Rapid City
Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Art Alley.
Dakota Dunes
Dakota Dunes is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Missouri River and Dakota Dunes Country Club.
Pettigrew Heights
Pettigrew Heights might not have many top sights, but Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and St. Joseph Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
All Saints
All Saints might not have many top sights, but Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
McKennan Park
When in McKennan Park, you can plan a visit to Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Michelangelo's David, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.