10 Best Things to Do in South Dakota

Explore South Dakota through ten selected experiences. Before making plans, check current official travel advice, entry requirements and local access conditions. Numbers indicate editorial list order, not independently scored rankings.

1. Explore Badlands National Park's marked routes

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2. Watch wildlife in Custer State Park

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3. Visit Mount Rushmore with historical context

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4. Discover Lakota history through Native-led institutions

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5. Explore Wind Cave through official guided tours

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6. Visit the Black Hills' forests and lakes

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7. Discover the archaeological exhibits at the Mammoth Site

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8. Explore Deadwood's historic streets

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9. Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial's cultural collections

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10. Walk the trails around Spearfish Canyon

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