Things to Do in South Dakota in 2025

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Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch

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From Rapid City: Badlands and Wall Drug Store Tour

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From Rapid City: Sunset, Stars and Silhouettes

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What to do in South Dakota

Discover the most popular places to visit in South Dakota

Mount Rushmore

4.5/5(1,529 reviews)

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.

Custer State Park

4.5/5(1,137 reviews)

Custer State Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Custer. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the horseback riding.

Badlands National Park

5/5(3 reviews)

Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.

Rapid City showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Wall Drug

4/5(95 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Wall with a stop at Wall Drug. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's coffeehouses.

Crazy Horse Memorial

4.5/5(916 reviews)

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.

Sioux Falls featuring a park and a waterfall

Falls Park

4.5/5(467 reviews)

Falls Park is just one of the places to see in Sioux Falls, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

Sylvan Lake

4.5/5(442 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sylvan Lake during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

Watiki Water Park

4/5(173 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Watiki Water Park during your visit to Rapid City. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in South Dakota

Downtown Sioux Falls

4.5/5(108 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Sioux Falls, you might make a stop by sights like Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Michelangelo's David.

Rapid City featuring a city and night scenes

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

4.5/5(80 area reviews)

Dakota Dunes is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dakota Dunes Country Club and Missouri River.

Downtown Deadwood

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

Pettigrew Heights

Though Pettigrew Heights might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and St. Joseph Cathedral.

All Saints

While All Saints isn't home to many top sights, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Michelangelo's David are some notable places to visit nearby.