South Dakota has good golf courses, skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, hiking, and biking among rolling prairies, pine forests, and granite mountain peaks like Mount Rushmore. Glacial lakes and Missouri River reservoir lakes provide great fishing, boating, canoeing, water skiing, and windsurfing. The whole family will enjoy this prairie land where grain growing begat roadside attractions like the Corn Palace in Mitchell. Everything made from corn, even the popcorn, tastes better here. Where buffalo roam, roadside diners serve up buffalo and luscious homemade fruit pies. Shop for good deals on cowboy boots on the same Black Hills and Badland Main Streets where cowboys and cowgirls outfit themselves. Be near the eroded buttes, spires, and prairie grasslands of Badlands National Park in Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Hill City, Custer, and other nearby towns. The whole family will enjoy watching for big game like bison, bighorn sheep, antelope, eagles, and hawks. Drive the one-hour Hwy 240 loop road, with a side-trip to Robert's Prairie Dog Town. Learn about the Oglala Sioux Tribe at the White River Visitor Center, which is near Wounded Knee. Tour the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site's Cold War nuclear silos, just outside the Park's boundaries. About 90 minutes west of Badlands National Park is Mount Rushmore. Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Hill City, Whitetail Springs, and Custer are also very near Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, and Jewel Cave National Monument. View Mount Rushmore from the aerial tramway in Keystone, which also houses the Borglum Historical Center celebrating the artist behind the sculpting of Rushmore. Take the kids to the Dinosaur Park in Rapid City. Attend Custer State Park’s Annual Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival. Bedazzle the whole family with sparkling calcite crystals in 151-mile long Jewel Cave. Bison, pronghorn, and elk graze the grasslands of Wind Cave National Park. Central South Dakota has the state capitol, Pierre, in addition to numerous lakes along the Missouri River. Go fishing and boating in the rivers and lakes. Take the kids to the South Dakota Discovery Center and Aquarium in Pierre to see the state’s native fish. Drop by the Dacotah Prairie Museum along the James River in Aberdeen in the northeast to learn prairie history and natural history. Swing by Sioux Falls to see the USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial and special exhibits at the Old Courthouse Museum. Choose from among 10 golf courses in Sioux Falls.
Restaurants in South Dakota
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Welcome to Rapid City's ONLY locally-owned & operated travel & outdoor adventure gear shop! Roam'n Around has what you need for all of you outdoor adventures! Cycling the Black Hills' own Mickelson trail? We have a map for that! Hiking the Peruvian Andes? We have a great selection of packs, waterbottles, travel guides & camping accessories. Climbing the Needles or dreaming of Devil's Tower? We have climbing guides, gear, shoes & ropes. Ski touring in the Swiss Alps? We have you covered in base layers and outer wear. No matter the destination or adventure, Roam'n Around has what you need to help make it a success! Stop in & let us help you plan your next adventure!
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Dave loves to "Keep Life Fun" and offers tours showcasing the grandeur of the parks, monuments and attractions in the Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Let Dave's World Tours do the driving so you can enjoy the beauty of the landscapes, the majesty of the wildlife, and marvel at man-made and natural sculptures! Dave also offers area winery and brewery tours, and shuttle services.
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Mount-Rushmore Shuttle & Tours is a locally owned and operated business. Our family has lived in the Black Hills for 20+ years! We know the hills and places, and we hope to take you on our adventure! We specialize in tours based on the (local spots) so, climb aboard. Take the hassle out of parking at Mount Rushmore, we drop directly at the grand entrance. The mini-tour is the ideal way to travel.
4.0 based on 11 reviews
Presidential Limousines & Luxury Tours is the Black Hills premiere transportation service. We offer custom day and night tours to top Black Hills attractions and landmarks! Avoid the crowded busses and vans, and visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Deadwood, Sturgis, and popular local wineries all from the comfort of a stretch limousine!
We have minivans for families or large groups, car seat available upon request ahead of time. We service all of Sioux Falls, SD and the entire state of South Dakota along with MN,IA,NE,ND. Please reserve ahead of time via our website and feel free to email in any questions. We have flat rate price packages for about everything. Online reservations and payments available.
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