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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!

Today's Featured Tours Explore All

Private
Private Flight

Ages 6+ • For up to 2 Passengers • Sunrise Flights


Private Tours Balloon
605 Balloon Ride
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Ages 12+
5
Fossil Prep Lab Spring Seminar (April 24-25 Ages 12 and up)

One day in the field digging dinos and one day in the lab prepping them, for adults and kids 12 & up

Belle Fourche
Full day in field and full day in the lab
Paleo Adventures
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4.6
10 Passenger 90 HP Pontoon Rentals

From $279 • 4 or 10 hours • 90-115 HP • Tube towing option

Rapid City
Pactola Marina
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Auto Show Admission

For all ages! • Cars, motorcycles, tractors, rare antiques, vintage oddities, and so much more!

Murdo
Hours Vary - Check Schedule Below!
Museum
Pioneer Auto Show
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4.8
Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour

5 Hours • October - May

Rapid City
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Ages 12+
Private
Axe Throwing

30 Minutes to 2 Hours • Ages 12+ • 2-36 players

Yankton
30 Minutes
Private Tours
The Boat House Yankton
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Group Admission

Discounted rate for 15+ people • Pet Friendly • Great for bus/van groups- $350 max per bus!

Midland
History Tour
1880 Town
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Private
Pull Thru - Full Hookup

Electric 30/50 Amp + Sewer + Water • Ideal for larger RVs needing full connections!

Sturgis
1-10 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Katmandu Campground
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Experience Rapid City Explore All

4.8
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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4.8
Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour

5 Hours • October - May

Rapid City
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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4.6
8 Passenger 60 HP Pontoon Rentals

From $229 • 4 or 10 hours • 60 HP • NO tube towing option

Rapid City
Pactola Marina
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4.6
11 Passenger 150 HP Pontoon Rentals

From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 150 HP • Tube towing option

Rapid City
Pactola Marina
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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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4.6
10 Passenger 150 HP Pontoon Rentals

From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 150 HP • Tube towing option

Rapid City
Pactola Marina
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Full Day Event

13.5 Hours • Up to 150 People • For Events Other Than Weddings

Rapid City
The UPB
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Wedding at The UPB

2-3 Days • Up to 150 People

Rapid City
The UPB
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4.6
10 Passenger 90 HP Pontoon Rentals

From $279 • 4 or 10 hours • 90-115 HP • Tube towing option

Rapid City
Pactola Marina
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Visit Mount Rushmore Explore All

4.8
Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup/Mt Rushmore Tour

Custer State Park Annual Event • Experience the Wild West!

Rapid City
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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4.9
Private
Private Black Hills Monument Package- Including Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park

8 hours | All ages

8 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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4.8
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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4.9
Private
Private Black Hills Scenic Package

8 hours | All ages

Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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4.9
Private
Private Mt. Rushmore and Flume Trail Hike

$325 per person | 8 hours | All ages

Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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4.9
Private
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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4.8
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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4.8
The Ultimate Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Tour

5 Days • 9 Meals • 4 Nights

5 Days, 4 Nights
Mount Rushmore Tours
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4.8
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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Mount Rushmore-Southern Hills All Day Package

All Ages • 10 hours

Keystone
Black Hills Day Trips
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Visit a State Park Explore All

4.8
Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour

5 Hours • October - May

Rapid City
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
4.9
Express Trail Ride

30 min • Ages 5+ • Beginner-friendly, Max 8 guests

Custer
30 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Custer State Park Resort
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4.9
Private
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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4.9
Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour

Between 1.5 - 2 Hours • Named "Top 10 Safaris in US"!

Custer
1.5 to 2 Hours
Custer State Park Resort
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4.9
Private
Private Custer State Park Jeep Safari & Hiking Tour

$379 per person | 8 hours | All ages

Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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4.9
Private
Private Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour

Up to 8 guests • 1.5 - 2 Hours

Custer
1.5 to 2 Hours
Private Tours
Custer State Park Resort
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4.8
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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4.9
Buffalo Corrals Jeep Tour

Between 1.5 - 2 Hours • Offered only in October

Custer
1.5 to 2 Hours
Custer State Park Resort
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 7+
4.9
2-Hour Trail Ride

Ages 7 and up • Advanced Beginner-friendly

Custer
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Custer State Park Resort
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4.8
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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4.7
Aunt Edna’s 2.DEAD

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • HIGH Difficulty

Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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4.7
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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4.7
Down the Rabbit Hole

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low Difficulty

Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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4.8
Single Lane Axe Throwing

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • 1-6 People Per Lane

Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Axe Throwing
Rough Cut Social - Sioux Falls
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4.8
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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4.7
Lockbusters

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Medium to High Difficulty

Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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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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4.7
Bank Heist

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low to Medium Difficulty

Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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4.7
Snow’d In

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Medium Difficulty

Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Private
Sioux Falls Tractor Ride

Ages 21+ • 90 Minutes • Let's party!

Sioux Falls
Private Tours
SuFu Tractor
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4.7
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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4.7
RV Site 55

Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests

Mystic Hills Hideaway
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Calamity's Shindig: Deadwood History's Fundraiser

Deadwood
3 Hours
Deadwood History
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4.7
Cabin 5

$95/$224/$149 Per Night • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests

Mystic Hills Hideaway
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Paddleboard Rental

Must Be 21+ to Rent • 8 Hours

Ft Pierre
Fun Time Rentals
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Private
Private Flight

Ages 6+ • For up to 2 Passengers • Sunrise Flights


Private Tours Balloon
605 Balloon Ride
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4.5
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 8+
Family Ice Age Hunt

Available starting June 1st, 2026 | Must also purchase General Admission Tickets

Hot Springs
One Hour
Kid-Friendly
Mammoth Site
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4.7
RV Site 53

Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests

Mystic Hills Hideaway
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Experience Dead Wood Explore All

4.9
Six Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
6 Days
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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4.5
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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4.9
Half Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
4 Hours
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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4.9
Seven Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
7 Days
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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4.7
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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4.5
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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4.9
Five Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
5 Days
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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4.5
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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4.7
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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4.9
Full Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
8 Hours
Mad Peak
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