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South Dakota

Museums, parks, viewpoints and hidden gems across South Dakota, planned day by day.

67 places across 6 regions

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Regions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Rapid City area

From Mount Rushmore’s granite faces to Badlands’ rugged canyons, Rapid City offers sweeping prairie horizons.

22 places

Great Plains Zoo

Sioux Falls area

Explore Sioux Falls' waterfalls, then trek Palisades cliffs, roam Great Plains Zoo, and unwind at Pierson Ranch.

17 places

Fort Pierre National Grassland

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Mitchell area

Missouri River prairies at Fort Pierre National Grassland and quiet lakeside recreation areas.

10 places

Verendrye Site

Explore Verendrye Site and Fort Sisseton, then relax at Lake Hiddenwood and Indian Creek Recreation Areas.

9 places

Waubay National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Waubay Wildlife Refuge, Sica Hollow State Park, and historic Brown Earth Indian Church

7 places

Oakwood Lakes State Park

Explore Brookings' sparkling waters at Lake Herman and Oakwood Lakes, framed by rolling prairie horizons.

2 places