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Attractions in South Dakota

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in South Dakota, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

40 places

Wind Cave National Park

SightWind Cave National Park

SightCorn Palace

ShoppingWall Drug Store

Park path with trees, green grass, and a bench

SightFalls Park

brown rocky mountain under blue sky during daytime

SightWounded Knee Massacre Site

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

SightMount Rushmore National Memorial

Museum of Geology

MuseumMuseum of Geology

brown buffalo

SightBuffalo Gap National Grassland

a body of water with rocks and trees around it with Sylvan Lake in the background

SightCuster State Park

South Dakota State Capitol

SightSouth Dakota State Capitol

Crazy Horse Memorial

SightCrazy Horse Memorial

A serene lake reflects trees and a cloudy sky

SightReptile Gardens

Journey Museum & Learning Center

MuseumThe Journey Museum

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

SightMinuteman Missile National Historic Site

a church with a wagon in front

SightSouth Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

Badlands National Park

SightBadlands National Park

SightBear Country USA

SightLaura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society

SightDays of '76 Museum

SightCascade Falls

SightIngalls Homestead

SightMammoth Site

SightSage Creek Rim Rd

SightMain Street Shootouts

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