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

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

P941
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

P1,065
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

P2,067
per traveler
Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour
Badlands National Park Audio Tour Guide

Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

P1,004
per traveler
Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Wind Cave National Park GPS Audio Tour — Cave Tour Not Included

Wind Cave National Park GPS Audio Tour — Cave Tour Not Included

P627
per traveler
Wind Cave National Park GPS Audio Tour — Cave Tour Not Included
Deadwood Self Guided Tour of the Historic Black Hills

Deadwood Self Guided Tour of the Historic Black Hills

P627
per adult
Deadwood Self Guided Tour of the Historic Black Hills
Mount Rushmore is awe inspiring!

Mount Rushmore Discovery Tour

P17,230
per adult
Mount Rushmore Discovery Tour
Mount Rushmore Self-guided Walking Audio Tour

Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

P939
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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A historic stone building with a waterfall in the foreground.
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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 Gold Dust Casino & Hotel and Silverado.

A mountain with a large rock face featuring a prominent carving of a face.

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 Museum of the American Bison.

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 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 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.

Wagner

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