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South Dakota: Great Faces, Great Places, Genuine Experiences

Journey from Mount Rushmore to the Badlands on an iconic adventure through western South Dakota.

Black Hills 5-Day Itinerary 

Make the most of two days in Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s largest city, full of friendly faces, great food and outdoor fun. 

Two Days in Sioux Falls, "The Heart of America"

Follow the Mandagies’ road trip through South Dakota for can’t-miss stops and scenic routes.

Five-Day Adventurous Road Trip with The Mandagies

Follow photographer and blogger Ben Prescott on an east-west drive across South Dakota — and find out why it was the highlight of his summer.

Four-Day Cross-State Road Trip with Ben Prescott

You might be surprised by the art and natural beauty that await you in Pierre and Fort Pierre.

48 Hours of Culture in the Capital City

At America’s Shrine of Democracy, four great U.S. presidents represent the nation’s birth, growth, development and preservation.

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Enter an otherworldly landscape of buttes, canyons, pinnacles and spires, where ancient skeletons are forever preserved in stone.

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Few truly wild places remain in America. With 1,300 bison wandering 71,000 untamed acres, Custer State Park is one of them.

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History and adventure abound on the Mighty Mo', whose giant reservoirs and free-flowing waters are prime for boating and fishing.

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The first cave to be designated a national park, Wind Cave reveals seemingly endless natural wonders both above and below ground.

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Step into the world’s third-longest cave to explore a treasure trove of calcite crystals, cave popcorn and dripping stalactites.

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Walk in the footsteps of Old West legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock in this 1870s gold rush town.

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Witness history in the making. When finished, this tribute to Lakota leader Crazy Horse will be the world’s largest mountain carving.

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Two spectacular and historic roads make up this stunning byway in the Black Hills of Western South Dakota.

Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway

Hit the road on this legendary loop and see why drivers call its views downright otherworldly.

Driving the Badlands Loop State Scenic Byway

Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop winds through hills, prairies and canyons showcasing buffalo, bighorn sheep and more.

Wildlife Loop State Scenic Byway

Towering limestone cliffs and a rushing mountain stream will keep you company along the 19-mile Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway.

Spearfish Canyon State and National Forest Service Scenic Byway

Behold breathtaking views of the Missouri River, diverse landscapes and tribal history and culture along this magnificent north-south route.

Native American National and State Scenic Byway

Discover food, fun and roadside charm along South Dakota’s Black to Yellow Trail from Chicago to Yellowstone.