Things to do in South Dakota

Activities, attractions and tours

A large granite statue of a man's face.
A rugged landscape with prominent buttes and a clear sky.
A snow-covered town at dusk with illuminated buildings and mountains in the background.
A tall, narrow rock formation with a steep, vertical face, surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
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Things to do

Discover Badlands National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Guide

Discover Badlands National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Guide

RM68
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Badlands National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Guide
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

RM60
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Keystone Ghost Tour Haunted Black Hills Self Guided Audio

Mount Rushmore Ghost Tour, Keystone - Self-Guided Driving/Walking

RM20
per adult
Mount Rushmore Ghost Tour, Keystone - Self-Guided Driving/Walking
Badlands National Park Audio Tour Guide

Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM65
per traveller
Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Wind Cave National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Wind Cave National Park GPS Audio Tour — Cave Tour Not Included

RM40
per traveller
Wind Cave National Park GPS Audio Tour — Cave Tour Not Included
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

RM133
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Rapid City: Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour with Meals & Show

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

RM702
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rapid City: Mt Rushmore & Black Hills Tour with Meals & Show
Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch

Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch

RM105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch
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Mount Rushmore with flags and a stone monument in the foreground.
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Mount Rushmore

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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.
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Where to stay in South Dakota

Find the best South Dakota areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone building with a waterfall in the foreground.
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Downtown Sioux Falls

If you're spending some time in Downtown Sioux Falls, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A historic stone building with a 'Bullock Hotel' sign, a street with cars, and a clear sky.
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Open Photo by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Downtown Deadwood

If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Gold Dust Casino & Hotel and Silverado are top sights worth seeing.

A rugged landscape with prominent buttes and a clear sky.
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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 Museum of the American Bison.

A waterfall, a stone building, and modern buildings at dusk.

Mall District

While visiting Mall District, you might make a stop by sights like Empire Mall and The District.

A river flowing through a rocky landscape with trees and ancient ruins.

Northwest Sioux Falls

If you're spending some time in Northwest Sioux Falls, Sanford Pentagon and Sioux Falls Arena are top sights worth seeing.

A street with a historic clock tower, a park with benches, and a clear blue sky.

Watertown

A grassy hillside with trees and a forest in the background.

Chadron

An aerial view of a small town with a water tower, industrial buildings, and a parking lot.

Murdo

A deer with large antlers running through a field of tall, dry grass with a mountainous background.

Bowman

A rocky landscape with red sandstone formations and green vegetation.

Pipestone

A rugged mountain landscape with tall, narrow rock formations and dense green forests.

Hill City

A grassy hill with two prominent mounds.

Gordon

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

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