10 TOP Things to Do in South Dakota October 2026

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Things to do

Great Plains Zoo

฿563

per adult

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

฿500

per traveller

Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿529

per traveller

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Black Hills and Mt Rushmore

฿1,001

per traveller

88% of travellers recommend

Discover Badlands National Park: Self-Guided Driving Audio Guide

฿557

per traveller

90% of travellers recommend

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

฿1,101

per traveller

Wind Cave National Park GPS Audio Tour — Cave Tour Not Included

฿334

per traveller

Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

฿500

per traveller

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Mount Rushmore

9.6/10 (3,169 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Where to stay in South Dakota

Find the best South Dakota areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about South Dakota

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Downtown Sioux Falls

If you're spending some time in Downtown Sioux Falls, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Old Courthouse Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Deadwood

If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Gold Dust Casino & Hotel and Silverado are top sights worth seeing.

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Historic Rapid City

Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Museum of the American Bison.

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