South Dakota is truly where history comes to life.
From prehistoric dinosaurs to the Indigenous people who first called this land home to the settlers who came from across the globe to make a better life, South Dakota is extraordinarily rich in history and culture. See the 60-foot-tall faces of the Founding Fathers on Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Behold the world's largest in-progress mountain carving at Crazy Horse Memorial®. Follow the Lewis and Clark Trail, find museums of every size and focus, and experience the Wild West of legend.
Explore more South Dakota historical sites below and start planning your visit!
The Travel South Dakota Stories
South Dakota is where buffalo roam, gunslingers entertain and mountains and monuments stand tall over open land. Produced by the award-winning Armchair Productions and recorded on-location throughout South Dakota, this audio adventure podcast is designed to do more than just let you hear what it’s like to be there!
South Dakota Historical SItes
