{"id":35671,"date":"2021-06-23T18:22:02","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T18:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=35671"},"modified":"2021-06-29T16:30:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T16:30:05","slug":"the-ultimate-south-dakota-bucket-list-the-12-things-every-traveler-must-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/the-ultimate-south-dakota-bucket-list-the-12-things-every-traveler-must-do\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate South Dakota bucket list: 12 things every traveler must do"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>South Dakota is a state of many layers: Native American history, natural wonders, culture, great food, family-friendly attractions, and so much more. From the prairie to the Badlands, here are the 12 things you must experience when visiting the Mount Rushmore State.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/north-dakota-finale-50-state-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: North Dakota should be the grand finale on your 50-state tour<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>A monumental must<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38387 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mount-rushmore.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mount-rushmore.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mount-rushmore-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mount-rushmore-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mount-rushmore-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n<p>Let\u2019s get right to it: South Dakota\u2019s immediate global familiarity is linked directly with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/moru\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mount Rushmore<\/a>. Located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Keystone-Hotels.d8178.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keystone<\/a>, this 80-year-old iconic memorial is known for its 60-foot-high granite images of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. While you can view Mount Rushmore from many miles away, there\u2019s nothing quite like experiencing its intricate details up close for yourself. Plus, the trails leading up to the viewing platforms are ideal for those keen to get their steps in after enjoying a hearty meal in the region.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Be bad (in a good way)<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-26632 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amazing-days-around-mount-rushmore-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amazing-days-around-mount-rushmore.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amazing-days-around-mount-rushmore-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amazing-days-around-mount-rushmore-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amazing-days-around-mount-rushmore-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/amazing-days-around-mount-rushmore-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The panoramic beauty of South Dakota is monumental all by itself. A visit to nearly 234,000-acre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/badl\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Badlands National Park<\/a> will leave you in a state of awe\u2014particularly with its seemingly endless pinnacles and buttes. Pro-tip: The most jaw-dropping time to visit the park is between dawn and sunrise when colors of the moment accentuate the rugged beauty of the park\u2019s otherworldly-looking geologic formations.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Slow down in Rapid City<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_33194\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33194\" class=\"size-large wp-image-33194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rapid-City-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"Rapid City, South Dakota\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rapid-City.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rapid-City-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rapid-City-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-33194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rapid City, South Dakota<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>As one of South Dakota\u2019s major cities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Rapid-City-Hotels.d6059491.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rapid City<\/a> doesn\u2019t\u2019 disappoint. As a hub for arts and education, you can experience both visual and performing arts while also learning about regional history at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedahl.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dahl Arts Center<\/a>. You can even go back in time at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.journeymuseum.org\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Journey Museum &amp; Learning Center<\/a> which focuses on the regions\u2019 archaeology, paleontology, and geology. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhillsbadlands.com\/city-presidents-rapid-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The City of Presidents<\/a> bronze statue installation (which is peppered throughout the city center) is unique: It is the only place in the U.S. where you able to stand alongside and take a selfie with the likenesses of previous U.S. presidents. And when it comes to Rapid City\u2019s culinary scene, be sure to enjoy a beer with your lunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firehousebrewing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Firehouse Brewing Company<\/a>. And be sure to enjoy an amazing wine tasting at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firehousewinecellars.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Firehouse Wine Cellars<\/a> before your wonderful dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delmonicogrill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Delmonico Grill<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Ride back in time<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>A ride aboard the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1880train.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1880 Black Hills Central Railroad<\/a> is a fun and authentic experience for the family! Every 2-hour train ride follows the original routes to the mines and mills between Hill City and Keystone. This narrated journey is the oldest continuously operating railroad tour in the U.S.!<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Go crazy for Crazy Horse<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38386 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/crazy-horse-memorial.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/crazy-horse-memorial.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/crazy-horse-memorial-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/crazy-horse-memorial-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/crazy-horse-memorial-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n<p>Located in the heart of South Dakota\u2019s Black Hills is the <a href=\"https:\/\/crazyhorsememorial.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crazy Horse Memorial<\/a>. This granite monument sculpture depicting Lakota Warrior Crazy Horse while riding a horse commenced in 1948. Crazy Horse Memorial continues to this day as a work in progress. Once completed, this monument will stand 563 tall and 641 feet high and it will be the largest monument in the United States and the second tallest monument in the world\u2014if it&#8217;s ever finished.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Discover a Black Hills foodie paradise<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Located minutes away from Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Custer-Hotels.d94614.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City of Custer<\/a>. This former mining town is not only centrally located to major attractions, but its city center is also home to great local cuisine: Start your day right with breakfast at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakersbakery.biz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baker\u2019s Bakery &amp; Caf\u00e9<\/a>. From a famous breakfast burrito smothered in homemade salsa verde to their Western omelette, you won\u2019t leave with an empty stomach! Plus, their cinnamon buns are epic. For lunch, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackhillsburgerandbun.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Hills Burger &amp; Bun<\/a> is a local favorite with its eclectic menu offerings as well as its unique Burger of the Week. For dinner: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skogenkitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skogen Kitchen<\/a> is a chef-driven concept focusing on comfort food with healthful sensibilities.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Visit the home where buffalo roam<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36429 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Custer-State-Park.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Custer-State-Park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Custer-State-Park-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Custer-State-Park-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gfp.sd.gov\/parks\/detail\/custer-state-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Custer State Park<\/a> is home to the largest buffalo herding experience in America. Every September, the park\u2019s annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelsouthdakota.com\/custer\/events\/animalswildlife\/custer-state-park-buffalo-roundup-arts-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffalo Roundup<\/a> gathers more than 1,500 bison into a single pasture for health inspection, vaccinations, etc. Witnessing this endeavor is quite a sight to behold\u2014though \u201cdriving\u201d buffalo into a dedicated pasture is not as easy as it seems: Male buffalo can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds and run as fast as 35 miles an hour! Even if you miss the festival, anytime is a good time for families to visit the park and encounter the buffalo.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Thread the Needles Highway<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>One of the most scenic drives in America is South Dakota&#8217;s Highway 87, better known as <a href=\"https:\/\/custerresorts.com\/activities\/scenic-drives\/needles-highway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Needles Highway<\/a>. As your crew traverses all 14 miles of this highway, you will experience nature in all its glory: pine forests, meadows surrounded by birch and mountainous formations. The views are spectacular! And during the drive you\u2019ll experience Iron Creek Tunnel and Needles Eye Tunnel, both of which have areas where you can pull to the side to take photos.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Hit the Wall<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walldrug.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wall Drug Store<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s most famous road stops, is known for being a wonderfully quirky slice of Americana. Wall Drug offers much more than what you might expect. It\u2019s an experience that includes: a frontier town, a miniature Mount Rushmore, and a 6-foot Jackalope! It also offers shopping on a grand scale! There are 26 departments that include an abundance of souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, regional items, and a pharmacy. Wall Drug also has a restaurant where you can enjoy a wonderful meal serving American fare. Be sure to order some of their homemade dooughnuts to go along with a cup of their 5-cent coffee!<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Watch the show, then visit the town<br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36728 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/south-dakota-deadwood.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/south-dakota-deadwood.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/south-dakota-deadwood-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/south-dakota-deadwood-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/south-dakota-deadwood-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Much like the series <em>Deadwood<\/em>, its namesake city is similarly geared toward adults, thanks to the many. casinos and biker bars. This is a place where Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok became famous (don&#8217;t miss the re-enactments of famous shootouts that take place six days a week on Main Street). This&nbsp;legendary destination seamlessly blends its unique past with its numerous modern casinos, entertainment offerings, and more. One of the places in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Deadwood-Hotels.d6059490.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deadwood<\/a>&nbsp;that you shouldn&#8217;t miss is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LeeStreetStation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lee Street Station Caf\u00e9<\/a>, which is a repurposed garage that has been transformed into a diner. It doubles as a glassblowing studio, so you can watch artisans make beautiful creations while you wait for your breakfast or lunch order.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Do something corny<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>The eastern half of South Dakota is underrated compared to its western counterpart, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/cornpalace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>World&#8217;s Only Corn Palace<\/strong><\/a> is one attraction you won&#8217;t want to miss. Located in Mitchell, this roadside attraction (which is not actually made of corn) was constructed in 1892 right on Main Street and aimed to position South Dakota as a premiere agricultural destination. Check out its numerous corn and grain murals, the lavish decor, or visit in August for the annual Corn Palace Festival. Have your camera ready.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Throttle up<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_1334\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1334\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/5437703568_6a233c4a9a_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/5437703568_6a233c4a9a_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/5437703568_6a233c4a9a_b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/krautstyle\/<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sturgis Motorcyle Rally<\/strong><\/a> is the stuff of biker legend. Held annually in the Black Hills region of South Dakota, the 10-day event attracts a half million riders annually and includes numerous loops around the region including out to Devil&#8217;s Tower in Wyoming, around Custer State Park, the Badlands, Deadwood, Spearfish Canyon, and more. A live music component includes megawatt headliners like ZZ Top, Stone Temple Pilots, Kid Rock, Reverend Horton Heat, Insane Clown Posse, and others, and there&#8217;s also a pub crawl, 5K run, tattoo contest, poker tournament, and even family-oriented events.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/South-Dakota.d243.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Book your South Dakota vacation with Travelocity and save big!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Mount Rushmore to bison herds to a historic train, there&#8217;s no shortage of family fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":38386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2019,161],"tags":[2017,290,2016,1801,1264,2018],"class_list":["post-35671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bucket-list","category-family","tag-badlands-national-park","tag-bucket-list","tag-deadwood","tag-rapid-city","tag-south-dakota","tag-sturgis"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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