What to do in Western South Dakota, SD

Activities, attractions and tours

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.

Things to do

Great Plains Zoo

Great Plains Zoo

฿558
per adult
Great Plains Zoo
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Rock and Roll Through Sioux Falls

An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Rock and Roll Through Sioux Falls

฿407
per adult
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Rock and Roll Through Sioux Falls
A South Dakota classic - chislic!

Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour

฿3,640
per adult
Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour
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Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 486 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿5,432 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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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 ฿4,595 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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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 82 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿12,398 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

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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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.

Pierre