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Winter Sports Guide

Fun in South Dakota doesn’t hibernate in the winter. The great outdoors beckon with exhilarating winter sports like snowshoeing, snowmobiling, skiing and tubing. Powder-covered hills, tranquil forest trails and crystalline lakes set the scene for all kinds of winter fun.

Beginner's Guide to Fishing

Planning to try your hand at fishing while in South Dakota? Here's everything you need to know to have a successful fishing trip in the 605 state.

Kids Online Lessons About South Dakota

Here are eight pages that will help your little ones learn fun facts about South Dakota, including Native American culture, the Wild West, wildlife, Mount Rushmore and so much more. Kids can then put those lessons into practice with easy-to-do, hands-on activities like fossil building, indoor camping, and ice-cream making. There are also coloring pages, word match-ups, crossword puzzles and other games.

Forever 605 Day

Once a year in early June, South Dakota celebrates its single area code and all the beauty, fun, and wonder it encompasses. June 5th (6-05) is Forever 605 Day! How will you celebrate? Check out some of our favorite places and activit [...]

Great 8

These Great Places put South Dakota on the map.

Things to Do

South Dakota is chock-full of history, art, culture and a whole lot of outdoor fun. Celebrate your passions and find new ones on a vacation you’ll always remember. 

Hike the Badlands or ride ATVs through the Black Hills. Learn about Native American history at local museums or discover fossil beds at our archaeological sites. Catch a flick at one of South Dakota’s six operating drive-in movie theaters or discover our diverse fine arts scene. Visit renowned attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial or traverse the seventh-longest cave in the world at Wind Cave National Park. There’s a lot to explore in South Dakota, and these are just some ideas to help you find your next adventure. 

Find places to go and trip-planning tips, as well as upcoming events, above. Below, we have you covered with information from national parks and entertainment options to shopping and other trip recommendations you’ll love. 
 

Northeastern South Dakota: Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region

The glacial lakes and prairies of northeast South Dakota offer great frontier history, unique family attractions and endless outdoor adventure for all ages.

Western South Dakota: Black Hills & Badlands Region

Discover the many wonders of western South Dakota, including Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, Badlands National Park, caves and other gems to explore.