What to do in Western South Dakota, SD

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Mount Rushmore with four large granite faces of U.S. presidents.
Mount Rushmore with four presidential faces carved into the rock.
A large stone face carved into a mountain.
Mount Rushmore with four presidential faces carved into the rock.
A river flowing over rocks with a forested area in the background.
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Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Mount Rushmore Theodore Roosevelt and Badlands Self-Guided Tour

Activity duration is 3 days
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,101 per traveller*
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Deadwood: Roughlock Falls Canyon UTV Adventure

Deadwood: Roughlock Falls Canyon UTV Adventure

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,641 per adult
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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 84 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿12,520 per adult
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What to do in Western South Dakota

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Mount Rushmore with flags and a stone monument in the foreground.
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Mount Rushmore

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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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Day trip destinations from Western South Dakota

A large rock formation with a tunnel entrance.

Keystone

A rugged landscape with prominent buttes and rolling hills.

Kadoka

A rocky landscape with prominent rock formations and sparse vegetation.

Baker

A rugged mountain range with prominent rock formations and dense forests.

Piedmont

A winding road through a forested valley with a rocky cliff and a waterfall.

Blackhawk

A historic stone building with a 'Bullock Hotel' sign, a street with cars, and a clear sky.

Deadwood

A rugged landscape with prominent buttes and a clear sky.

Rapid City

A large, historic building with a prominent dome and classical architecture.

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