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What to do in South Dakota
Discover the most popular places to visit in South Dakota

Mount Rushmore
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.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

Custer State Park
Custer State Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Custer. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the horse riding.

Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.

Wall Drug
Learn about the local history of Wall when you take a trip to Wall Drug. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's cafes.

Crazy Horse Memorial
Find out about the history of Custer with a stop at Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

Falls Park
Falls Park is just one of the places to see in Sioux Falls, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

Sylvan Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sylvan Lake during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

Wind Cave National Park
View unusual crystalline patterns underground and wildlife, pleasant prairies and forests above ground at this park created on land once inhabited by Lakota Indians.
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Downtown Sioux Falls
If you're spending some time in Downtown Sioux Falls, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Michelangelo's David 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 Art Alley.

Dakota Dunes
Dakota Dunes is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dakota Dunes Country Club and Missouri River.

All Saints
All Saints might not have many top sights, but Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Michelangelo's David are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pettigrew Heights
Pettigrew Heights might not have many top sights, but Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Pettigrew Home and Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cathedral
If you're spending some time in Cathedral, Pettigrew Home and Museum and St. Joseph Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
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