Hiking through the Badlands, riding an ATV through the Black Hills or boating on one of many lakes & rivers that flow through the state ⁠— no matter the season or location in South Dakota, there are outdoor activities aplenty.

In addition to six National Park Service sites—including the epic Badlands National Park, the majestic presidential figures of Mount Rushmore Memorial, one of the longest caves in the world at Jewel Cave National Monument, The Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail which spans 15 other states, the free-flowing stretch of Missouri National Recreation River, the iconic weapon in American nuclear arsenal at Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, and finally, the wild grasslands of Wind Cave National Park.

Meanwhile, the South Dakota State Park system features 63 state parks and recreation areas that showcase the state’s diverse terrain and landscapes. From expanses of prairies, backcountry mountains, plentiful lakes and lush woods with plenty of room to play, South Dakota is rich with great places to get outside, recharge and reconnect. See why we embraced the state motto: "Great Faces, Great Places."

From prehistoric dinosaurs to the Native Americans 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 legends.

Iconic monuments and unique, rural creations. A state-of-the-art entertainment venue. Drive-in theaters and a small town's tribute to Shakespeare. When it comes to arts and entertainment, South Dakota has something for every taste. 

Nowhere else can you see the world's largest in-progress mountain carving only miles from a theater built in the middle of the Black Hills National Forest. Take a sculptural stroll and walk through an ever-changing alley of art.