Explore Things to Do in South Dakota
Welcome to South Dakota - a land of dramatic landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable adventures. Marvel at the iconic faces of Mount Rushmore, explore the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park, and discover the massive underground caverns of Wind Cave and Jewel Cave. Experience the Old West spirit in Deadwood, drive through the wildlife-filled prairies of Custer State Park, and witness the towering granite spires of the Black Hills. From Native American cultural sites to scenic byways and outdoor recreation, South Dakota offers a perfect blend of natural wonder and frontier heritage for every traveler.
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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in South Dakota - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in South Dakota, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
Why wait until you arrive in South Dakota to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Visit Sioux Falls Explore All
General Admission
All ages are welcome • We are happy to share what we have been working on
Sioux Falls
About 45 Minutes, but no real time limit
Zoo
Reptile Adventure Zoo
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Summer Zoo Camps
Age 6 - 11 • 5 Day Camp (2 Hours Daily) • Unforgettable experience!
Sioux Falls
5 Days (2 Hours Daily)
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
Reptile Adventure Zoo
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Area 51
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low to Medium Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Sioux Falls Tractor Ride
Ages 21+ • 90 Minutes • Let's party!
Sioux Falls
Private Tours
SuFu Tractor
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Double Lane Axe Throwing
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Up to 12 People Per Lane
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Rough Cut Social - Sioux Falls
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Snow’d In
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Medium Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Down the Rabbit Hole
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Escape Crate - The Escape Lot
Fun for all ages! • Difficulty Level: Medium
Sioux Falls
24 Hour Rental
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Escape Crate - The Great Jewel Heist
Fun for all ages! • Difficulty Level: Medium to Hard
Sioux Falls
24 Hour Rental
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Bank Heist
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low to Medium Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Private Tours Explore All
Pull Thru - Electric Only
Dry Camping • 30 or 50 Amps • Varied Site Lengths
Sturgis
1-10 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Katmandu Campground
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The Lawman’s Patrol – Walking Tour
All Ages • Up to 1 Hour • Max 12 People
Deadwood
Up to 1 hour
Walking Tour
Deadwood Alive
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RV Site 60
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Boot Hill Tour
1 Hour Tour • Great for Everyone! • A One of a Kind Experience!
RV Site 7
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Space for Trailer over 28' & Lrg Class C
Nightly, Weekly, and Monthly options, Starts at $44/Night
Custer
Custer's Last Chance RV Park & Campground
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Escape Crate - The Escape Lot
Fun for all ages! • Difficulty Level: Medium
Sioux Falls
24 Hour Rental
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Drop-off Repour
Book a drop-off candle repour at Urban Glow today! • 48 Hours
Rapid City
48 Hours
Urban Glow Candle Co.
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RV Site 12
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Bank Heist
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low to Medium Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Experience Rapid City Explore All
Kayak Rentals
From $30 • 2-8 hour options • All ages
13 Passenger Pontoon Rentals
From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 140-150 HP • Tube towing option
11 Passenger 150 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 150 HP • Tube towing option
The Adventure Tour
For all ages! • 1 Hour • See the BEST VARIETY of cave formations
Rapid City
1 Hour
Black Hills Caverns
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In-Studio Candle Pouring Experience
Relax and enjoy a candle pouring experience at Urban Glow today! • 1.5 Hours • $20 deposit per pe...
Rapid City
1.5 Hours
Urban Glow Candle Co.
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Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
From $30 • 2-8 hour options • All ages
10 Passenger 150 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 150 HP • Tube towing option
Mount Rushmore Tour Only
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Rapid City
9.5 hrs
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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The Crystal Tour
For all ages! • 30 Minutes • See millions of Calcite Crystals
Rapid City
30 Minutes
Black Hills Caverns
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Visit Mount Rushmore Explore All
The Ultimate Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Tour
5 Days • 9 Meals • 4 Nights
5 Days, 4 Nights
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Buffalo Hunt Coaster
Not your typical roller coaster combines a shooting gallery w/ the adrenaline rush of a coaster
Rapid City
The ride typically lasts about 3-5 minutes.
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Private 1880 Train, Mt. Rushmore and Reptile Gardens Tour
8 hours | All ages
8 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Mammoth Site and Rushmore Cave Experience
9 hours | All ages
9 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Mt. Rushmore and Flume Trail Hike
$325 per person | 8 hours | All ages
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Black Hills Scenic Package
8 hours | All ages
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Mount Rushmore Tour Only
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Rapid City
9.5 hrs
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour
5 Hours • October - May
Rapid City
5 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Mount Rushmore Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show
All-inclusive tour offers an immersive experience, expert-guided sightseeing, entertaining show.
Rapid City
12.5
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup/Mt Rushmore Tour
Custer State Park Annual Event • Experience the Wild West!
Rapid City
Approx. 11.5 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Visit a State Park Explore All
Private Custer State Park Adventure & Hiking Tour
5 Hours • Up to 11 People
Custer
5 Hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Bronco Adventures LLC
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Private Black Hills Intro to Climbing and Custer State Park Wildlife Tour
8 hours | All ages
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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1-Hour Trail Ride
Most Popular! • Ages 5 and up • Beginner-friendly
Custer
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Custer State Park Resort
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3rd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner - 1940's Swing
NEW: At Sylvan Lake Lodge with a live swing band!
Custer
3-4 hours
Custer State Park Resort
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Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup/Mt Rushmore Tour
Custer State Park Annual Event • Experience the Wild West!
Rapid City
Approx. 11.5 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Full Day Trail Ride
6+ Hours • Lunch Included • Advanced only, age 10+
Custer
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Custer State Park Resort
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Half Day Trail Ride
3.5 Hours • Lunch Included • Intermediate, Age 10+
Custer
3.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Custer State Park Resort
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Scenic Byway Tour | State Game Lodge Departure
up to 4 guests • 2.5 - 3.5 Hours • No bumps
Custer
2.5-3.5 Hours
Custer State Park Resort
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Buffalo Safari & Chuckwagon Cookout (Combo)
4 - 4.5 Hours • All ages!
Custer
4 - 4.5 Hours
Custer State Park Resort
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Private Mammoth Site and Rushmore Cave Experience
9 hours | All ages
9 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Experience Dead Wood Explore All
Can-Am Defender 6 Seater
4 or 8 Hours • Drivers Must Be 21+ and Have Valid Drivers License
Deadwood
Custer Peak Off - Road Rentals
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Boot Hill Tour
1 Hour Tour • Great for Everyone! • A One of a Kind Experience!
Gem Panning Lesson
All Ages • 30 Minutes • Hands-On Gem Panning Experience
Deadwood
30 minutes
Walking Tour
Broken Boot Gold Mine
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Stagecoach Evening Rides
All Ages • 30 Minutes • Max 12 People
Deadwood
30 Minutes
Carriage, Guided Tour, Horse
Deadwood Alive
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Yamaha RMAX4 1000cc 4-Seater Rental
4 or 8 Hours • Drivers Must Be 21+ and Have Valid Drivers License
Deadwood
Custer Peak Off - Road Rentals
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The Trial of Jack McCall
All Ages • 1 Hour • Max 100 People
The Brothel Deadwood Admission
Suggested ages 16+ • 35-45 Minutes • Up to 15 people per guided tour
2025 Yamaha RMAX2 1000cc R-Spec 2-Seater
4 or 8 Hours • Drivers Must Be 21+ and Have Valid Drivers License
Deadwood
Custer Peak Off - Road Rentals
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Candlelight Ghost Tour
30-Minute Underground Candlelight Experience • Ages 12+ • Limited to 15 Guests
Deadwood
30 minutes
Walking Tour
Broken Boot Gold Mine
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Broken Boot Gold Mine Tour
30-Minute Underground Tour • Step Into Deadwood’s 1878 Gold Rush History
Deadwood
30 minutes
Walking Tour
Broken Boot Gold Mine
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