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 Flight
Ages 6+ • For up to 2 Passengers • Sunrise Flights
Private Tours
Balloon
605 Balloon Ride
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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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Mitchell
Yale
1 Hour
Private Tours
Balloon
Pheasantland Balloon Rides
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10 Passenger 90 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $279 • 4 or 10 hours • 90-115 HP • Tube towing option
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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Four-Hour Gold Claim Adventure
Four hours • All ages welcome
Rockerville
Private Tours
Black Hills Gold Panning with Rattlesnake Randy
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Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour
5 Hours • October - May
Rapid City
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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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!
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
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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Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour
5 Hours • October - May
Rapid City
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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8 Passenger 60 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $229 • 4 or 10 hours • 60 HP • NO tube towing option
11 Passenger 150 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 150 HP • Tube towing option
The Crystal Tour
For all ages! • 30 Minutes • See millions of Calcite Crystals
Rapid City
30 Minutes
Black Hills Caverns
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10 Passenger 150 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 150 HP • Tube towing option
Full Day Event
13.5 Hours • Up to 150 People • For Events Other Than Weddings
10 Passenger 90 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $279 • 4 or 10 hours • 90-115 HP • Tube towing option
Visit Mount Rushmore Explore All
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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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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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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Private Black Hills Scenic Package
8 hours | All ages
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 1880 Train, Mt. Rushmore and Reptile Gardens Tour
8 hours | All ages
8 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure 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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The Ultimate Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Tour
5 Days • 9 Meals • 4 Nights
5 Days, 4 Nights
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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Mount Rushmore-Southern Hills All Day Package
All Ages • 10 hours
Visit a State Park Explore All
Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour
5 Hours • October - May
Rapid City
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2-Hour Trail Ride
Ages 7 and up • Advanced Beginner-friendly
Custer
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Custer State Park Resort
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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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Visit Sioux Falls Explore All
Aunt Edna’s 2.DEAD
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • HIGH Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
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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Down the Rabbit Hole
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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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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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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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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Bank Heist
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low to Medium Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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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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Sioux Falls Tractor Ride
Ages 21+ • 90 Minutes • Let's party!
Sioux Falls
Private Tours
SuFu Tractor
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Private Tours Explore All
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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RV Site 55
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Calamity's Shindig: Deadwood History's Fundraiser
Deadwood
3 Hours
Deadwood History
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Cabin 5
$95/$224/$149 Per Night • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Paddleboard Rental
Must Be 21+ to Rent • 8 Hours
Private Flight
Ages 6+ • For up to 2 Passengers • Sunrise Flights
Private Tours
Balloon
605 Balloon Ride
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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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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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RV Site 53
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Experience Dead Wood Explore All
Six Day Rental
Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive
Deadwood
6 Days
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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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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Half Day Rental
Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive
Deadwood
4 Hours
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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Seven Day Rental
Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive
Deadwood
7 Days
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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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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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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Five Day Rental
Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive
Deadwood
5 Days
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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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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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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Full Day Rental
Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive