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where history comes to life

From prehistoric dinosaurs to the tribes that first called this land home through the settlers that came from across the globe to make a better life, South Dakota is extraordinarily rich in history & culture. See the 60-foot-tall faces on Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Behold the world's largest in-progress mountain carving at Crazy Horse Memorial. Follow the trail of Lewis & Clark, find museums of every size and focus, and experience the Wild West of legend.

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Termesphere Gallery, Spearfish
Art Gallery/Display
Spearfish
Dinosaur Fossils!
Archaeology & Paleontology
Belle Fourche
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Brookings
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McCrossan Boys Ranch, Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
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