Interstate 90 Itinerary: The Road Most Traveled

The city’s namesake, Falls Park is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to the splendid falls, see some of the city’s first buildings, take in a beautiful view from the observation tower and enjoy lunch at the Falls Overlook Café.

Explore dozens of unique artworks on the SculptureWalk, mostly along Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls. The sculptures change annually, so you’ll have a good reason to return! Fuel up at Crawford’s Bar & Grill, a Western-inspired restaurant with tasty surf-and-turf options.

It’s one of South Dakota’s newest state parks, but Good Earth State Park at Blood Run is one of the oldest sites of long-term human habitation in the U.S. Learn some fascinating facts at the visitor center before enjoying excellent hiking and bird-watching along the trails.

This American icon is redecorated annually with native corn, grain and grass. Recent renovations make it a delightful bucket-list item day or night. Don’t miss a photo op with Corny!

Travel Tip: Grab a popcorn ball in the gift shop for a perfect road trip snack.

This lakeside 1,000-year-old Native village is the only active archaeological site in South Dakota open to the public. Guests can watch as archaeologists uncover artifacts in the Thomsen Center Archeodome before touring the Boehnen Memorial Museum.

Located on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University, the Dakota Discovery Museum brings the region’s history to life. See artifacts from a bygone era, browse exhibits and stroll through a historical village with a railroad depot, church and schoolhouse.

Pull off between exits 263 and 265 to admire Dignity: Of Earth & Sky — a 50-foot-tall statue of a Native woman that honors the cultures of the Lakota and Dakota people. Visit the on-site Lewis and Clark Welcome Center to learn about the explorers’ famous expedition and soak up stunning Missouri River views.

With a mini-theater, interactive displays, English-Lakota descriptions and an outdoor Medicine Wheel Garden, Aktá Lakota is more than a traditional museum — it’s an experience that offers a living lesson on the Native American way of life, both past and present.

A giant buffalo greets visitors at this roadside attraction and restaurant in Oacoma. Better each time you go, the buffalo burgers and homemade pies are absolute must-eats. Al’s Oasis also features a unique collection of gifts and South Dakota products.

Located 6 miles northeast of Sturgis off Highway 79 is Bear Butte State Park. Its central laccolith structure is considered sacred by many of the area’s Native tribal nations. Visitors can hike to the top for views of four different states, fish the 15-acre lake or enjoy a picnic along the 111-mile Centennial Trail.

Taste Belle Joli Winery’s sparkling wine creations, inspired by the exquisite flavors of the Black Hills. Enjoy a glass with a view on the outdoor patio of their Sparkling House in Sturgis, which overlooks their vineyard surrounded by majestic ponderosa pines.

If you can’t make it to the rally, experience a similar thrill at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. The museum is home to an incredible collection of American and metric bikes — some as early as 1905 — plus historical exhibits and memorabilia.

Built in 1899 as the region’s first fish management center, D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery was responsible for introducing trout to the Black Hills. Today, its colorful history, pristine setting and century-old buildings are preserved as an educational center devoted to fish culture.

Accessible only by horseback until 1893, Spearfish Canyon’s 1,000-foot walls are some of the most spectacular scenery in the Black Hills. Wind through the canyon on Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway; gorgeous in every season, the many waterfalls along the route transform into an icy wonderland in the winter.

Internationally known artist Dick Termes sees the world in six dimensions, painting his intricate works of art on spheres. See his amazing collection in a unique setting at his Termesphere® Gallery, just outside of Spearfish.