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Your South Dakota vacation
South Dakota vacations provide the opportunity to see a state with a unique culture and varied scenery. Visitors to the area can experience the starkness of the Badlands or the beauty of Custer State Park. You can venture into the past with historic landmarks or experience the best of today with festivals and art galleries. Get to know the history of the first settlers through events on the reservations or visit the rodeos or go horseback riding. You will find something for every taste in South Dakota.
Best time to take a vacation to South Dakota
Best Time to Go
Summer is a great time to plan South Dakota vacations, with numerous attractions and events filling every month. The weather is perfect for outdoor activities, with hot days and cool nights. For those who prefer a less crowded visit in their South Dakota travel, spring and autumn provide the perfect opportunities to see the state. The annual Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi is a chance for visitors to learn about the natives of South Dakota and enjoy beautiful crafts and inspiring dance. This event is held every August on the first weekend in Pine Ridge, the largest Indian Reservation in the state.
Popular South Dakota experiences
Badlands National Park
The Badlands National Park, where you can go hiking through buttes and spires and wander through canyons.
Black Hills Cave
Black Hills Caves, a series of eight caves with some of the most unusual formations in the world.
Corn Palace
The Corn Palace, an unusual major tourist attraction during the summer months, allows visitors to enjoy a guided tour.
Crazyhorse Memorial
Crazyhorse Memorial, a unique experience in South Dakota.
Custer State Park
Custer State Park, where you can see unique rock formations called Needles and catch a glimpse of the buffalo and other wild animals that roam free.
Deadwood
Deadwood, located in western South Dakota, an entire town dedicated to telling the story of the Wild West.
Mammoth Historic Site
Mammoth Historic site, the largest historical mammoth research site, teaches guests the history of these creatures through exhibits.
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore, the most popular site in the state. Viewing the faces of four former presidents should be part of everyone’s South Dakota vacations.
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, established in 2001, contains motorcycles from as far back as 1905, along with other exhibits and photographs.
Insider tips for South Dakota travel
Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo
Spend an evening at the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo to see competitions that have been around for over a century.
Evans Plunge
Cool off on a hot day at Evans Plunge in Hot Springs, a springs-fed indoor pool filled with mineral water with water slides, kiddie slides, and traveling rings.
Prairie Berry
Enjoy a break from sightseeing on your South Dakota vacations and have lunch at the Prairie Berry winery near Mount Rushmore.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Visit the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August for a week and enjoy races, exhibits, and other activities dedicated to motorcycle enthusiasts.
Top rated hotels for your South Dakota vacation
Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
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