10 TOP Things to Do in South Dakota August 2026

A rugged landscape with prominent buttes and a clear sky.

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Activities

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore

NZ$52

per traveller

86% of travellers recommend

Discover Badlands National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Guide

NZ$29

per traveller

90% of travellers recommend

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

NZ$26

per traveller

Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$28

per traveller

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

NZ$57

per traveller

Wind Cave National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$17

per traveller

Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch

NZ$45

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

NZ$26

per traveller

Fly the beautiful Black Hills! Your adventure awaits.

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

NZ$649

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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What to do in South Dakota

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Mount Rushmore

9.6/10 (3,169 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Downtown Sioux Falls

If you're spending some time in Downtown Sioux Falls, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A historic stone building with a 'Bullock Hotel' sign, a street with cars, and a clear sky.

Downtown Deadwood

If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Gold Dust Casino & Hotel and Silverado are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Rapid City

Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Aby's.

Northwest Sioux Falls

If you're spending some time in Northwest Sioux Falls, Sanford Pentagon and Sioux Falls Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Sioux Falls Waterfall City Skyline at Blue Hour Night

Mall District

While visiting Mall District, you might make a stop by sights like Empire Mall and The District - Sioux Falls.

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