Things to do in South Dakota

Activities, attractions and tours

A large granite statue of a man's face.
A rugged landscape with prominent buttes and a clear sky.
A snow-covered town at dusk with illuminated buildings and mountains in the background.
A tall, narrow rock formation with a steep, vertical face, surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
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Things to do

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

P911
per traveler
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Discover Badlands National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Guide

Discover Badlands National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Guide

P1,032
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Badlands National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Guide
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

P2,004
per traveler
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Keystone Ghost Tour Haunted Black Hills Self Guided Audio

Mount Rushmore Ghost Tour, Keystone - Self-Guided Driving/Walking

P304
per adult
Mount Rushmore Ghost Tour, Keystone - Self-Guided Driving/Walking
Black Hills Day Trip: Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer State PK!

Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour

P17,920
per adult
Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour
Wind Cave National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Wind Cave National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

P607
per traveler
Wind Cave National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Rapid City: Chuckwagon Supper & Music Variety Show

Rapid City: Chuckwagon Supper & Music Variety Show

P3,467
per adult
Rapid City: Chuckwagon Supper & Music Variety Show
Mount Rushmore Self-guided Walking Audio Tour

Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

P911
per traveler
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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Mount Rushmore with flags and a stone monument in the foreground.
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Mount Rushmore

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Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.
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Downtown Sioux Falls

While visiting Downtown Sioux Falls, you might make a stop by sights like Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum.

A historic stone building with a 'Bullock Hotel' sign, a street with cars, and a clear sky.
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Open Photo by Deadwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Downtown Deadwood

While visiting Downtown Deadwood, you might make a stop by sights like Adams Museum and Gold Dust Casino & Hotel.

A rugged landscape with prominent buttes and a clear sky.
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Open Photo by Rapid City CVB

Historic Rapid City

Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Aby's.

A waterfall, a stone building, and modern buildings at dusk.

Mall District

While visiting Mall District, you might make a stop by sights like Empire Mall and The District.

A river flowing through a rocky landscape with trees and ancient ruins.

Northwest Sioux Falls

While visiting Northwest Sioux Falls, you might make a stop by sights like Sanford Pentagon and Sioux Falls Arena.

A large steel bridge spanning a river, surrounded by dense greenery and a fence.

Yankton

A fossilized skeleton embedded in rock.

Hot Springs

A large rock formation with a tunnel entrance.

Keystone

A quiet street lined with historic buildings and a clear blue sky.

Ortonville

A large open-pit mine with steep, terraced walls and a small settlement in the background.

Lead

A rugged mountain landscape with tall, narrow rock formations and dense green forests.

Hill City

A river flowing through a canyon with red rock formations on both sides.

Dell Rapids

A winding road through a hilly landscape with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.

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