Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources for Travelers ENGLISH Show the language selection submenu. THINGS TO DO PLACES TO GO PLAN YOUR TRIP THE GREAT 8 FREE GUIDE SEARCH Explore South Dakota and Find Your Great Place Natural beauty and wonder await you in South Dakota. Across the state, you will be inspired to expand your journey in the west from the Black Hills and Badlands, to the northeast to explore the glacial lakes and outdoor adventure. Along the way, you’ll follow the Missouri River as it flows down through central South Dakota, allowing you the chance to experience the history of Lewis and Clark. Discover the land of the southeast and its bustling cities, quiet country escapes and family attractions. As you venture back home, you will know you truly made memories that will last forever. There are plenty of fun things to do in South Dakota for adventurers of all ages and interests. Visit our beautiful state to relax, discover, and enjoy the good life. Explore the many attractions, eat delicious food, and find a cozy place to stay for the night. Family fun is easy with so many things to do when traveling SoDak with kids. Need some guidance? Use our maps of South Dakota, get some travel tips, or follow a trip itinerary. As you venture back home, you’ll know you truly made memories that will last forever. Great 8 BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK This striking South Dakota landscape boasts a maze of buttes, canyons, pinnacles and spires. Skeletons of three-toed horses and saber-toothed cats are among the many fossilized species found here. Wildlife abounds in the park’s 244,000 acres and can often be seen while hiking, camping and traveling the Badlands Loop Scenic Byway. VISIT THE BADLANDS Previous Next EXPLORE You never know what will inspire your next adventure Native American Tribes in South Dakota National & State Parks Caves Family Fun Previous Next #HIFROMSD Find inspiration from what others are sharing about South Dakota and in the images of the Great Faces and Great Places they encounter. Load More IN SOUTH DAKOTA, OUR PLACES ARE LARGER THAN LIFE We're ready to surprise and amaze you. So bring your imagination - and your sense of wonder - and discover the greatness that lies within our beloved lands. Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway Some of the most incredible roads anywhere make up the Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway in the Black Hills of western South Dakota. Mix in America’s most patriotic monument along the way and you have a never-to-be-forgotten road trip. TAKE THE ROAD LESS FORGOTTEN Previous NATIVE AMERICAN NATIONAL AND STATE SCENIC BYWAY Next BADLANDS LOOP STATE SCENIC BYWAY Meet Our Great Faces PLACES TO SEE ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE Previous Next LET US HELP YOU PLAN REQUEST A GUIDE NOW STAY IN TOUCH WITH SD SIGN UP FOR OUR ENEWSLETTER REQUEST A GUIDE SUBSCRIBE TO ENEWS Book Black Hills Vacations Newsroom Travel Professionals Moving to SD VisitTheUSA.com Trip Advisor South Dakota Vacations South Dakota Department of Tourism #HiFromSD Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube © Copyright 2021 South Dakota Department of Tourism DisclaimerPrivacy Policy We serve cookies to analyze traffic and customize content on this site. Privacy Policy GOT IT