Things to do in Central South Dakota

Activities, attractions and tours

A statue of a person on horseback, a grain silo, and a green hill in the background.
A sunflower field with a hill and a lone tree in the background.
A group of people in orange vests working with a wooden cart and a large wheel in an open field.
A sunset over a body of water with a cloudy sky.
A statue of a woman with a large winged dress, standing on a pedestal with a plaque that reads "DIGNITY".

Things to do

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

RM61
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

RM134
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Private - JEEP Badlands Backcountry

Private - Badlands Rugged Jeep Backcountry Tour with Lunch

RM3,661
per adult
Private - Badlands Rugged Jeep Backcountry Tour with Lunch
Rapid City: Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour with Meals & Show

Rapid City: Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour with Meals & Show

RM710
per adult
Rapid City: Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour with Meals & Show
Mount Rushmore is awe inspiring!

Mount Rushmore Discovery Tour

RM1,120
per adult
Mount Rushmore Discovery Tour
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents

RM50
per adult
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: City of Presidents
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour

From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour

RM1,270
per adult
From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour
Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing

Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing

RM1,625
per adult
Mt Rushmore Night Ceremony and Tour - with Tunnels and Stargazing
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South Dakota State Capitol

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After visiting South Dakota State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pierre. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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An aerial view of a small town with a water tower, industrial buildings, and a parking lot.

Murdo

A road winding through a grassy field with rocky formations in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Kennebec

A vast landscape of rugged, colorful badlands with distinct erosion patterns and sparse vegetation.

Kimball

A winding road along a lake with a bridge in the distance.

Platte

A stone building with a red door, a picnic table, and a large tree in front.

White Lake

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