South Dakota

A road leading through green grassy hills with sparse trees
View from below of a rocky mountain with faces of four people carved into its side View from below of a rocky mountain with faces of four people carved into its side
Jewel Cave National Monument is one of the most famous landmarks in South Dakota Jewel Cave National Monument is one of the most famous landmarks in South Dakota

Why travel to South Dakota?

Experience the iconic landmarks and rugged beauty of South Dakota. Gaze upon the colossal presidential sculptures of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Drive through the otherworldly landscapes of Badlands National Park, with its dramatic, eroded buttes and pinnacles. See herds of bison and other wildlife in Custer State Park. From patriotic monuments to stunning natural formations, South Dakota offers a trip into the heart of the American West.

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Buffalo grazing on yellow grass with trees and hills behind them
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A road, grass, and lots of trees next to Mount Rushmore on a cloudy day
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A rocky field with green and yellow grasses at the foot of a barren mountain range
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