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Things to do in South Dakota

The cities and regions we cover across South Dakota, and the places worth the afternoon in each. See what is around you now, or pick a guide.

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Top picks across South Dakota

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

Black Hills Aerial Adventures

$50+

Take a helicopter tour over the Black Hills for aerial views of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park.

Custer, SD

Attractions
Iconic

Crazy Horse Memorial

$25–$50

See the Crazy Horse Memorial mountain carving in progress, honoring the Lakota leader in South Dakota's Black Hills.

Crazy Horse, SD

Attractions
History Buff

South Dakota's Original 1880 Town

Under $25

Recreated 1880s to 1920s Old West town off I-90 with more than 30 relocated historic buildings and movie props.

Midland, SD

Attractions
Family Favorite

Black Hills Caverns

Under $25

Guided walking tours through a historic cave system of crystal formations near Rapid City.

Rapid City, SD

Museums
Family Favorite

Children's Museum of South Dakota

Under $25

A 44,000 square foot hands-on children's museum in Brookings with a full-size animatronic T. rex.

Brookings, SD

Sightseeing
Local Gem

South Dakota Department of Tourism

Free

The state tourism department's office in Pierre, coordinating travel information and promotion for South Dakota.

Pierre, SD

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