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.
The South Dakota Park system features 63 state parks and recreation areas that showcase the state's broad landscape expanses. Add in six National Park Service sites like the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Badlands National Park and you understand why the state's tagline touts "great faces and great places."
From iconic monuments to two of the longest caves in the world, get ready for hands-on attractions and South Dakota-only experiences that are sure to create family memories without breaking the bank account.
No matter what region of South Dakota you’re visiting, you’ll discover incredible attractions and places to visit.
The glacial lakes and prairies of northeast South Dakota offer great frontier history, unique family attractions and endless outdoor adventure for all ages.
Discover the many wonders of western South Dakota, including Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, Badlands National Park, caves and other gems to explore.
Discover rich Indigenous culture, world-class pheasant hunting and more than 3,000 miles of shoreline in South Dakota’s Missouri River region.
Ready to plan your trip to South Dakota? Find itineraries, restaurants and places to stay near top attractions like Mount Rushmore and the Missouri River.
Buffalo roam. Mountain goats climb. Eagles soar. And that's only a taste of the wildlife in South Dakota.
From world-class pheasant hunting to big game, waterfowl and more, hunting in South Dakota is the stuff of legend. Start planning your next hunting adventure.
