Things to do in South Dakota
Popular places to visit
Mount Rushmore
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.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
Custer State Park
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Custer State Park, a popular green space in Custer. You can seek out the horseback riding while in the area.
Crazy Horse Memorial
Find out about the history of Custer when you take a trip to Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.
Wall Drug
Learn about the local history of Wall with a stop at Wall Drug. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's coffeehouses.
Wind Cave National Park
View unusual crystalline patterns underground and wildlife, pleasant prairies and forests above ground at this park created on land once inhabited by Lakota Indians.
Falls Park
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Falls Park, a lovely green space in Sioux Falls. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Sylvan Lake
Explore the lovely green spaces of Sylvan Lake and enjoy the horseback riding in Custer. While you're in the area, find time to visit its notable monuments.
Areas of South Dakota
Downtown Sioux Falls
While visiting Downtown Sioux Falls, you might make a stop by sights like Falls Park and Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science.
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 Art Alley.
Dakota Dunes
Dakota Dunes is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Missouri River and Dakota Dunes Country Club.
Folsom's Addition
When in Folsom's Addition, you can plan a visit to Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and St. Joseph Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rimrock
Rimrock might not have many top sights, but Thunderhead Falls and Black Hills Caverns are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
