The Top 20 Attractions in South Dakota
There are plenty of places to see and visit in South Dakota. Whether you love hiking or cycling, South Dakota is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 5, 2025
Mount Rushmore is a mountain in the Black Hills in the state of South Dakota and a famous monument showing the heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt …
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Until August 2016, the peak was still called Harney Peak, named after General William S. Harney, who fought against the Brulé-Lakota. To honor Black Elk, for whom the Black Hills …
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Sylvan Lake is a popular destination to enjoy the wilderness. You can take a hike around the picturesque lake with unique smoothly shaped rock formations or climb up to Black Elk Peak – South Dakota's highest point.
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The Notch Trail in Badlands National Park is a popular hiking destination, especially from March to October. After winding through a canyon, the trail leads to a log ladder and …
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The Black Elk Wilderness is home to the highest peak in South Dakota and to the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It is a sacred area to Native Americans and …
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The Presidential Trail is an approximately 1-km-long trail at the foot of Mount Rushmore, which offers great views of the presidential heads and, if lucky, wild animals such as mountain …
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Next to the Door and Notch Trail, you can take an easy hike on the short Window Trail leading you to a gap in the Badlands formation. It is a nice photo spot and a great view into the backcountry.
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These dramatic falls give Sioux Falls, South Dakota its name. The falls are within Falls Park which has an observation tower and a cafe. There are plenty of pedestrian and bicycle trails.
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Custer is in the heart of the Black Hills. In this town, you will find a few kilometers to the north - taking the Crazy Horse Memorial Highway - "Thunderhead …
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While visiting Mount Rushmore, you just have to grab a scoop of Vanilla ice cream. In my opinion, it is the best vanilla ice cream I ever ate. The “Monumental …
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