South Dakota

Things to Do in South Dakota

South Dakota has excellent museums, interesting historic sites and Mount Rushmore National Monument.

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Romantic Weekend Getaways in South Dakota

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Things to Do in Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, which sits on the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range in western South Dakota, has been dubbed “The Gateway to the Black Hills.”

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Things to Do in Deadwood, South Dakota

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Blue Bell Lodge in Custer State Park

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South Dakota caught me off guard. I expected open roads and landmarks—but what I found was something deeper. Landscapes that felt sacred, skies that stretched wider than I thought possible, and a stillness that asked me to listen. I remember thinking, “This land remembers everything—and it's willing to share it if you're paying attention.”

What stayed with me were the quiet contrasts. The wind carving through Badlands rock. The hush of Mount Rushmore at sunrise. The kindness of someone in a diner who asked where I was headed next. I left feeling more connected to the land—and more rooted in myself.

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Whether you’re exploring sacred spaces, hiking through surreal terrain, learning from living history, or chasing stars across prairie skies, these guides reflect the places that moved me most. South Dakota is more than a road trip stop—it’s a place that leaves a mark.

Blue Bell Lodge in Custer State Park

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The Largest Cities in South Dakota

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