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Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup Weekend Guide

The last Friday of September, witness one of the most heart-pounding events of the year - the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup - and then let the rest of western South Dakota take your breath away. Try one of our three Buffalo Roundup itineraries and make the most of your South Dakota weekend.

The Above-Ground Magic of Wind Cave

It contains the world’s largest concentration of rare boxwork formations, and it was the first cave to ever be designated a national park, but that’s only part of Wind Cave’s magic.

The Beauty and History of South Dakota’s Stratobowl

The Stratobowl is more than just a beautiful part of western South Dakota’s beautiful Black Hills. It’s a place where aeronautical history was made.

The Heart of the Black Hills: A Hill City Photo Essay

What started as a mining community has transformed into a place of art and recreation while never losing its natural beauty.

Sturgis Rally OG HD

What makes Sturgis special is different for everyone. For some, it’s because it’s the biggest two-wheeled party in the baddest of lands. For others, it’s the switchbacks, hairpins and pigtails through the Black Hills of South Dakota. The chance to choose freedom over freeways. Or the concerts, daredevils, races & wild events carrying on for 10 whole days in August with hundreds of thousands of family and friends. And all of this since 1938 — it’s truly the O-G.

You’ve got one life and there’s only one Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Don’t miss out this August 2-11, 2024.

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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. 
 

South Dakota's National & State Parks

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."

South Dakota's Top Attractions

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.