South Dakota

Great Finds Passport

“Do you remember when we found that little place?”

It’s usually nice to have a plan, but the surprises along the way? Ah, that’s the good stuff. The best trips still have a “Do you remember?” moment, an unexpected discovery that became a lifetime memory.

Discover the hidden gems of South Dakota with the free, mobile-exclusive digital South Dakota Great Finds Passport. The pass is designed to help you discover new restaurants, retail businesses, outdoor activities and more. Check in during your stops for discounts, prizes and more.

From unique overnight experiences to mom-and-pop restaurants, these are places locals swear by. Find out why by adding some truly Great Finds to your next South Dakota adventure.

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EXPLORERS WELCOME

Somewhere off the beaten path, that’s where you’ll find the most memorable adventures. Explore hidden gem attractions – the small towns, the local favorites, the best-kept secrets – and earn sweet prizes along the way.

Each stop is worth 10 points. Earn points, win prizes!

10 Points: Local Artist Stickers, Children’s Activity Book, or Black Hills Mini Backpack Keychain
50 Points: Custom South Dakota Poster or Stuffed Buffalo Toy
150 Points: South Dakota Field Notes and South Dakota Carhartt Cap
200 Points: South Dakota T-Shirt or Big Frig Rambler
350 Points: ENO Hammock or South Dakota Backpack

Prizes are available while supplies last. Travel South Dakota reserves the right to substitute prizes of similar value.

Current South Dakota Passport points expire annually on April 1.

South Dakota Passports prize examples

How it works

Select the "Sign Up" button to get the passport.
Click the "Learn More" button to see a map and list of included stops.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

With each passport, visitors and locals can check in to designated locations to unlock a broad range of prizes based on the number of locations visited. The program delivery is seamless, with no app download needed. Instead, the pass is easily accessed through TravelSouthDakota.com. Participant location redemption is followed through GPS-based tracking, with point accumulation and redemption tracked through the South Dakota Passport. Prizes are then shipped directly to participants.

See the following questions and answers for more information about the South Dakota Passports:

How do I add my passport to my mobile device's home screen?

For all mobile devices, begin by opening your passport via the link from your confirmation email or text, following the prompt to add passport to mobile device.

iPhone or iPad

Launch Safari app. (This will not work with the Chrome app.)

Underneath the ‘Menu’ at the bottom of your pass, you should see an up arrow with a box around it (). Click on that.

You will need to look for ‘Add to Home Screen’. Depending on the version of iOS you have, you will either find it by scrolling down to the list of items, or scroll right to where the icons are (Airdrop, Messages, etc).

Once you click ‘Add to Home Screen’, follow the prompts and you’ll get an icon on your phone’s home page. The South Dakota Passport icon should now be listed with your other apps.

Android - Chrome

Open Chrome’s Settings menu by tapping the three vertical dots found in the top-right corner.

Select the “Add To Home Screen” or “Install App” option (this will depend on your version of Chrome).

A new screen that will allow you to place the icon automatically or choose where to place it will appear. On this ‘Add To Home Screen’ screen, you’ll see a preview of the shortcut’s icon. Tap the ‘Add Automatically’ button to place the new icon on your Android device’s home screen, wherever space is available.

Android - Firefox

Touch and hold the website’s URL in the address bar until a pop-up menu appears. Select the ‘Add Page Shortcut’ option.

A new window will open, and you’ll see a preview of the 1×1 icon. Press the ‘Add Automatically’ button to add the icon on your device’s home screen. To configure the exact location as to where the shortcut is placed, touch and hold the icon and drag it to your desired location.

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How do I add my passport to my desktop?

Use your preferred browser to go to TravelSouthDakota.com/passports. (If you have not yet signed up for a passport, do so now.)

Make sure the browser is not full screen. (You’ll want to be able to see your desktop during this process.)

Once signed up, highlight, click, and drag the particular URL to your desktop and release. (You will see the outline of the object appear as you drag.) A shortcut to the site will appear with the website’s title as the name. Repeat for other passports.

Who do I contact if I'm having trouble with my passport?

Is there a separate sign up for each passport, or are the passports interconnected?

Are visitors limited to participating in only one passport?

How do people get their prizes?

Do the points expire?

Know of a hidden gem you think should be a part of a South Dakota Passport?

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