Ultimate South Dakota Road Trip Attractions + Itineraries

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South Dakota road trip means abundant wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and a feeling of utter isolation.

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In this itinerary, we recommend flying into Sioux Falls and then driving west on the I-90 before ending your trip at Rapid City. You can also complete the trip in reverse direction. Check it now!

Sioux Falls & Mitchell

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Sioux Falls, located in eastern South Dakota is famous for its waterfalls on the Big Sioux River.

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Mitchell Corn Palace

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Badlands National Park

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Drive the Badlands Loop Road

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Enjoy the hiking trails at Badlands National Park

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Custer State Park & Crazy Horse Memorial

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Custer State Park

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Crazy Horse Memorial

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Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway & Mt. Rushmore

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Iron Mountain Road

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Mt Rushmore National Memorial

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SEE the full itinerary at Dotted Globe

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Ultimate South Dakota Road Trip Attractions + Itineraries

Dotted Globe

South Dakota road trip means abundant wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and a feeling of utter isolation.

In this itinerary, we recommend flying into Sioux Falls and then driving west on the I-90 before ending your trip at Rapid City. You can also complete the trip in reverse direction. Check it now!

Sioux Falls & Mitchell

Day 1

Sioux Falls, located in eastern South Dakota is famous for its waterfalls on the Big Sioux River.

Sioux Falls

Mitchell Corn Palace

The Corn Palace at Mitchell – a one of a kind attraction – is a building completely decorated with corn.

Badlands National Park

Day 2

Drive the Badlands Loop Road

Driving the Badlands Loop Road is an unforgettable experience.The views from the road are beautiful.

Enjoy the hiking trails at Badlands National Park

While the Badlands Loop Road takes you around the beautiful vistas, hiking lets you explore the badlands from within.

Custer State Park & Crazy Horse Memorial

Day 3

Custer State Park

Custer State Park, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is the largest state park in the country. The park is famous for its abundant wildlife sightings.

Crazy Horse Memorial

The Crazy Horse Memorial is dedicated to the Lakota warrior Crazy Horse.

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway & Mt. Rushmore

Day 4

Iron Mountain Road

Driving the Iron Mountain Road is a delight.The magnificent Black Hills scenery is always in view.

Mt Rushmore National Memorial

Visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial is an amazing experience. It is one of the best places to learn about the birth and growth of the USA.

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