Fall Escape to South Dakota's Black Hills
South Dakota delivers a road trip full of outdoor adventures to our fact-checker and her husband.
Top Things to Do in the Black Hills
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.