South Dakota
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South Dakota
Places to Visit in South Dakota
Whether you are looking for a back-to-nature experience in fascinating surroundings, some great museums and cultural attractions, or a chance to explore America’s Wild West legacy, you will find it all in South Dakota.
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Things to Do in South Dakota
South Dakota has excellent museums, interesting historic sites and Mount Rushmore National Monument.
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Rapid City, SD Events:
- Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony May to September
- Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup & Arts Festival September
- The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival September
- Black Hills Powwow
- Bierborse Festival
- Cruiser Car Show
- Mountain West Whiskey Festival in Rapid City - March 2025
- Badlands Astronomy Festival
More South Dakota Events & Festivals:
Sioux Falls events:
- Sioux Empire Fair - August 1-9, 2025
- Winter Wonderland at Falls Park
- Festival of Cultures - Every June
Deadwood events:
- Deadwood Jam - Every September
- Days of ’76 Rodeo and Parade - July 25-26, 2025
- Kool Deadwood Nites - August 19-24, 2025
- Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon - May 3-June 1, 2025
Other annual SD Events:
- Mount Rushmore Independence Day Celebration - Keystone, July 3-4
- Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Sturgis, August 1-10, 2025
- Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival - Custer State Park, Every September
- South Dakota State Fair - Huron, August 27-September 1, 2025
- Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival - Yankton, Every August
- Festifall & Candlelight Walk - Canton, October 5, 2024
- Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo - Mitchell, July 17-20, 2025
- Storybook Land Festival - Aberdeen, Every July
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