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What to do in The Dakotas
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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 horseback 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.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
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 horseback riding.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Travel back in time to the badlands, a world of bison, never-ending prairies and lively pioneer towns.
Wall Drug
Learn about the local history of Wall with a stop at Wall Drug. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's coffeehouses.
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.
Crazy Horse Memorial
Find out about the history of Custer when you take a trip to Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit Visitor Center
Explore the great outdoors at Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Medora. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Areas of The Dakotas
Downtown Sioux Falls
While visiting Downtown Sioux Falls, you might make a stop by sights like Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum.
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.
West Acres
While visiting West Acres, you might make a stop by sights like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.
Westgate
Though Westgate might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.
Bluemont Lakes
Bluemont Lakes might not have many top sights, but Thunder Road Amusement Park and Red River Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pettigrew Heights
Though Pettigrew Heights might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Pettigrew Home and Museum.