California-based writer and photographer Elisabeth Brentano breaks down her nine amazing days in South Dakota, with recommendations on where to camp, eat and what to see when you're traveling through.
Explore Wind Cave National Park, home to one of the world’s largest cave systems, decorated with rare boxwork formations and 33,970 acres of preserved wildlife.
The name says it all! Affordable Adventures is your complete Black Hills area tour service. Relax and enjoy the beauty of the area as our experienced guides drive the winding and scenic byways and explore out-of-the-way sights for an unforgettable tour experience. Visit our website to see all of the tours we offer as well as the amenities that are included. We offer a variety of standard tours; however, custom tours are our specialty. We are open year-round.
The Heritage Hall Museum & Archives is a cultural hub that celebrates and shares the history of the larger Freeman community. Our collection tells the story of the Germans-from-Russia immigrants who arrived in southeastern Dakota Territory starting in the 1870s. Our two exhibit halls and four historical buildings include thousands of artifacts that tell the story of the settlers who came from Amish, Hutterite, Lutheran, Reformed and Mennonite faith traditions. Our archives are filled with thousands of photos, documents and books available for research. We are open year-round, with our seasonal hours being 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in the summer (May-September), and 12-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the winter (October-April).
The International Vinegar Museum in Roslyn is the world's first and only museum dedicated to the wonder that is vinegar. Learn how vinegar is made, who makes it and 101 uses for vinegar. The museum is open seasonally (May-early September), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday. See our Facebook page for any updates and the latest information..
To create is to live, to spread joy. It is reflection and connection. With our "South Dakota State of Create" Passport, you can experience all of this and win prizes along the way. From towering works to hidden gems, the magic of creation awaits your discovery!
The free, mobile-exclusive "South Dakota Tribal Nations: Oceti Sakowin" Passport will expand your horizons with stops that include art, tours, performances and more designed to celebrate and honor Indigenous culture. Earn points, win prizes!
No matter where you start, the "South Dakota Peaks to Plains" Passport will introduce you to the sights and sites that'll stay with you forever. Tighten your hiking boots. Pack the tent. Fire up the watercraft or let your fishing line fly. Let the exploration begin!
The Head for the Hills Passport is a can't miss collection of family-friendly attractions in the Black Hills. Experience it all and earn prizes along the way.
Eat, explore and enjoy! From hidden gems to the prizes you win along the way, the Northbound Family Adventures Passport will have everyone grinning.
