Why You Should Go...
Iconic national and state park units and recreation areas — check. Wide open spaces, jaw-dropping sights, and the freedom of the open road — check. Kitschy roadside attractions are fun for the whole family, have untamed Wild West history, and wilder critters — check.
Mix in the friendly, personable nature of people in this Midwestern state with the surprisingly diverse landscape, and you have something special. There’s no other place to check so many things off your bucket list.
South Dakota has all the makings for an epic road trip. See the iconic 60-foot stone faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Get a rare chance to see creation in action at Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest in-progress mountain carving.
Take in nature by exploring the wildlife and rock formations of Custer State Park and the open prairie of central and eastern South Dakota. Wander the otherworldly landscapes of Badlands National Park. Set off on the mighty Missouri River like Lewis and Clark. From the area’s first Native American residents to the Wild West and beyond, history is alive and ready to be experienced.
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Why You Should Go...
Iconic national and state park units and recreation areas — check. Wide open spaces, jaw-dropping sights, and the freedom of the open road — check. Kitschy roadside attractions are fun for the whole family, have untamed Wild West history, and wilder critters — check.
Mix in the friendly, personable nature of people in this Midwestern state with the surprisingly diverse landscape, and you have something special. There’s no other place to check so many things off your bucket list.
South Dakota has all the makings for an epic road trip. See the iconic 60-foot stone faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Get a rare chance to see creation in action at Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest in-progress mountain carving.
Take in nature by exploring the wildlife and rock formations of Custer State Park and the open prairie of central and eastern South Dakota. Wander the otherworldly landscapes of Badlands National Park. Set off on the mighty Missouri River like Lewis and Clark. From the area’s first Native American residents to the Wild West and beyond, history is alive and ready to be experienced.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Parking: Free On-site, Paid On-site, Street
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