South Dakota Department of Tourism
In South Dakota, we like to think that we are best known for our friendly people, the great faces that welcome you to our state full of great places. We’re happy to help as you plan your South Dakota vacation. Our website, publications and social media sites can be great resources for inspiration and planning.
James D. Hagen serves as the Secretary of the Department of Tourism, which is made up of two divisions: Travel South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council. Together, we work to tell the South Dakota story to visitors from across the world and right here at home.
In addition to family and individual travelers, Travel South Dakota also reaches out to domestic and international travel professionals, filmmakers and travel writers. To assist these specific audiences, we have websites tailored specifically to them:
TourSDakota.com
Are you planning a tour or bringing a tour group to South Dakota? This website includes suggested itineraries, a list of receptive operators and other general information about South Dakota and our major attractions. Also included is a digital version of our Group Tour Planning Guide.
TourSDakota.com (also TravelSouthDakota.com/TravelProfessionals)
MediaSD.com
South Dakota is full of history, adventure and family fun. If you're a reporter or freelance writer looking to do a feature story on South Dakota, you will find plenty of ideas in the South Dakota Newsroom.
MediaSD.com (also TravelSouthDakota.com/Newsroom)
SDVisit.com
This site is specifically for those South Dakota businesses and organizations that are involved in the tourism industry in the state. It features information about the cooperative programs offered by Travel South Dakota as well as the annual conference, the hospitality program, hostings, and program deadlines.
SDVisit.com
FilmSD.com
Find information about crews, services, locations, film permits and much more. This website is designed specifically for directors and producers who want to make use of South Dakota’s resources.
FilmSD.com
artscouncil.sd.gov
The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is a state agency serving South Dakotans and their communities through the arts. SDAC makes quality arts accessible throughout the state by providing grants, services and information to artists, arts organizations, schools and the public.
artscouncil.sd.gov
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact our Travel South Dakota office if you have any concerns, comments or requests.
