Highlights of South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands

Inspiration juts from a wall of sheer granite, hanging above pine and spruce trees that blanket these rugged hills like a fur cloak. No matter how many times you see it, Mount Rushmore, a uniquely American artwork set amid a sweeping landscape, evokes emotion. The memorial, 23 miles southwest of Rapid City, ranks as one of America's must-see destinations. But don't just stop at the 60-foot-tall faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. An entire vacation's worth of sights -- natural and made -- await in the Black Hills and nearby Badlands.

Black Hills, Badlands and Lakes Association

Deadwood Chamber of Commerce

Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Rapid City Convention and Visitors Bureau

Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce