South Dakota

South Dakota delivers a road trip full of outdoor adventures to our fact-checker and her husband.

Badlands, granite spires and pine-covered hills rise from the prairie on the state’s western edge. There, you’ll find trails to explore and pieces of history around the bends of twisting roads.

Sioux Falls Two-Day Getaway

A sculpture-filled downtown, a famous park and nearby outdoor rec funnel visitors to South Dakota’s biggest metro, Sioux Falls.

Top Things to Do in Rapid City

Life-size bronze statues of presidents and a hotel where six presidents slept make sense in a city that’s 23 miles from Mount Rushmore. Attractions that explore natural history, geology and flight round out a stay.

Two-Day Getaway along South Dakota's Interstate-29

The Interstate-29 Cultural Corridor links Sisseton and Vermillion as well as cultures old and new.

Great State Park Stays: South Dakota's Custer State Park

Along with epic scenery and plenty of family activities, Custer State Park in the Black Hills offers a resort setup with four places to stay.

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Winter Adventure in the Black Hills

In South Dakota's Black Hills, snow paves the way for rugged, secluded experiences.

Top 10 Things to Do with Kids in the Black Hills

With patriotic charm, Old West adventure, sweeping history lessons, stunning scenery, caves and paleontology, and wildlife galore, South Dakota’s Black Hills is one of America’s greatest family destinations. Here are 10 places to spark kids’ imaginations, dole out sneaky history lessons and replace “Are we there yet?” with “Wow!”