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South Dakota Department of Tourism
711 East Wells Avenue · Pierre, SD
Why you should go…
The South Dakota Department of Tourism operates from the Dolly Reed Plaza state office building in Pierre, the state capital. Staff handle statewide travel-planning inquiries weekdays from 8am to 5pm and produce the annual Travel South Dakota guide.
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Good to know
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
What's around here?
The closest stops to South Dakota Department of Tourism, ordered by straight-line distance.
