Things to do in Western South Dakota
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What to do in Western South Dakota
Popular places to visit
Mount Rushmore
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.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.
Badlands National Park
Despite the forbidding name, this park has great beauty in its cliffs, prairies and ancient fossil beds.
Custer State Park
Explore the great outdoors at Custer State Park, a lovely green space in Custer. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.
Crazy Horse Memorial
Find out about the history of Custer with a stop at Crazy Horse Memorial. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.
Wind Cave National Park
View unusual crystalline patterns underground and wildlife, pleasant prairies and forests above ground at this park created on land once inhabited by Lakota Indians.
Sylvan Lake
Explore the lovely green spaces of Sylvan Lake and enjoy the horse riding in Custer. While you're in the area, find time to visit its notable monuments.
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
Explore the great outdoors at Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, a lovely green space in Deadwood. Wander the riverfront or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.
Jewel Cave National Monument
Explore the lovely green spaces of Jewel Cave National Monument and also enjoy the horse riding in Custer. Discover the area's monuments and seek out its hiking trails.
Areas of Western South Dakota
Historic Rapid City
Historic Rapid City is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Main Street Square or Art Alley.
Rimrock
While Rimrock may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Thunderhead Falls and Black Hills Caverns.
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