25 Famous Landmarks in South Dakota You Must Visit Visual Story

Introduction There are many famous landmarks in South Dakota to visit, from the badlands and natural... See all Landmarks

Badlands National Park

LANDMARK 1 When in South Dakota, you'll want to make sure you visit one of the most... See all Landmarks

Jewel Cave National Monument

LANDMARK 2 If you're looking for adventure and natural marvels while on your trip, you can't miss... See all Landmarks

National Music Museum

LANDMARK 3 When you think about music, South Dakota may not be the first place that comes... See all Landmarks

U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship Memorial

LANDMARK 4 A visit to the U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship Memorial deserves to be on any history... See all Landmarks

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

LANDMARK 5 No list of North American landmarks would be complete without the Mount Rushmore National Memorial... See all Landmarks

Porter Sculpture Park

LANDMARK 6 Porter Sculpture Park is less than a mile off the interstate near downtown Montrose. Though... See all Landmarks

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

LANDMARK 7 One of the most recent historical sites in South Dakota is also one of the... See all Landmarks

Good Earth State Park

LANDMARK 8 Good Earth State Park is a less talked about South Dakota site. However, it holds... See all Landmarks

Wind Cave National Park

LANDMARK 9 Though the prairie portion of Wind Cave National Park is worth seeing on its own... See all Landmarks

Custer State Park

LANDMARK 10 South Dakota is home to many state parks. However, only one gets the honor of... See all Landmarks

Crazy Horse Memorial

LANDMARK 11 The Crazy Horse Memorial is set to become the largest mountain carving in the world... See all Landmarks

Black Hills National Forest

LANDMARK 12 One natural famous landmark in South Dakota you won't want to miss is Black Hills... See all Landmarks

Mount Moriah Cemetery

LANDMARK 13 The Mount Moriah Cemetery, located on the mountain that gives the site its name, is... CheriAlguire/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Old Courthouse Museum

LANDMARK 14 The Old Courthouse Museum commemorates what was the heart of the Minnehaha County government for... See all Landmarks

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

LANDMARK 15 If you're an airplane or airforce buff, you need to add the South Dakota Air... See all Landmarks

Chapel In The Hills

LANDMARK 16 Since 1969 Chapel in the Hills has been a quiet, peaceful retreat for locals and... See all Landmarks

Yellow Mounds Overlook

LANDMARK 17 If you want a one-of-a-kind view of the Badlands, one of the SD monuments you... See all Landmarks

Bear Butte State Park

LANDMARK 18 Bear Butte State Park may seem like any other mountain and prairie in South Dakota... See all Landmarks

SculptureWalk Sioux Falls

LANDMARK 19 If you find yourself in Sioux Falls, you have to make time for the SculptureWalk... See all Landmarks

South Dakota State Capitol

LANDMARK 20 The South Dakota State Capitol is the civic heart of the state. It's where the... See all Landmarks

Roberts Prairie Dog Town

LANDMARK 21 While the Badlands, in general, is a must-visit stop on your trip to South Dakota... See all Landmarks

Deadwood Historic District

LANDMARK 22 Deadwood has become synonymous with the wild west. This fame has kept the city well... refocusphoto/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Adams Homestead and State Nature Preserve

LANDMARK 23 Originally a private residence, the Adams Homestead and State Nature Park were donated to South... See all Landmarks

Lake Herman State Park

LANDMARK 24 Lake Herman State Park might be less famous than some South Dakota state park counterparts... See all Landmarks

Petrified Wood Park & Museum

LANDMARK 25 One of the most overlooked South Dakota monuments is the Petrified Wood Park & Museum... fiskness/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

In Conclusion

Conclusion Whether you're a first-time South Dakota visitor or call the state your home away from... See all Landmarks

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