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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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Planning the perfect vacation in South Dakota is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in South Dakota. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.

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

Full Day Event

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

Rapid City
The UPB
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4.7
Cabin 3

$95/$224/$149 Per Night • 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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4.9
1/2 Hour Trail Ride To the Chuckwagon Dinner and Show

Half hour horse ride to the Chuckwagon camp with supper and entertainment

THE STABLES at Palmer Gulch
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Private
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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4.9
Six Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
6 Days
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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4.9
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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Trailers

Trailers for rent for all your hauling needs | Daily rentals

Ft Pierre
Fun Time Rentals
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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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4.7
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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Visit a State Park Explore All

4.9
Private
Private Buffalo Jeep Safari and Mammoth Site Tour

9 hours | All ages

9 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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4.9
Scenic Byway Tour | Sylvan Lake Lodge Departure

up to 4 guests • 2.5 - 3.5 Hours • No bumps

Custer
2.5 - 3 Hours
Custer State Park Resort
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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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
4.9
Lil' Buckaroo Ride

Ages 2-13 • Ride is valid for any time between 8 AM and 12 PM.

Custer
15 minutes
Kid-Friendly
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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4.9
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 10+
4.9
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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Private
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 10+
4.9
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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4.9
Sunrise Safari

Between 1.5 - 2 Hours

Custer
1.5 - 2 hours
Custer State Park Resort
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Experience Rapid City Explore All

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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Wedding at The UPB

2-3 Days • Up to 150 People

Rapid City
The UPB
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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
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
13 Passenger Pontoon Rentals

From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 140-150 HP • Tube towing option

Rapid City
Pactola Marina
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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
Reptile Gardens Park Admission

Visit our Award Winning Attraction!

Rapid City
2-3 Hours
Reptile Gardens
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4.6
14 Foot Fishing Boat Rentals

From $100 • 4 or 10 hours • Seats up to 3 people

Rapid City
Pactola Marina
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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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4.6
Kayak Rentals

From $30 • 2-8 hour options • All ages

Rapid City
Kayak
Pactola Marina
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Visit Sioux Falls Explore All

4.7
Area 51

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low to Medium Difficulty

Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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4.7
Westport Axe Throwing

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • 1-12 People Per Lane

Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Axe Throwing
Escape 605
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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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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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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
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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4.7
Lockbusters

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Medium to High 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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4.7
Aunt Edna’s 2.DEAD

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • HIGH Difficulty

Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Visit Mount Rushmore Explore All

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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Mount Rushmore-Southern Hills All Day Package

All Ages • 10 hours

Keystone
Black Hills Day Trips
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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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4.8
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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4.8
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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4.8
Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour

5 Hours • October - May

Rapid City
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore 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
Chuckwagon Supper & Music Variety Show

Most Popular! • Fun For All Ages!

Rapid City
Theater
Mount Rushmore 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 Black Hills Scenic Package

8 hours | All ages

Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Tours Explore All

4.9
Private
Private Black Hills Scenic Package

8 hours | All ages

Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure 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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Trailers

Trailers for rent for all your hauling needs | Daily rentals

Ft Pierre
Fun Time Rentals
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Black Hill Gold Mine Tour

Experience Gold Panning in the 1890s | Walk-Ins Available on the Day of

Big Thunder Gold Mine
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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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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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Full Day Event

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

Rapid City
The UPB
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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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4.8
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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Experience Dead Wood Explore All

Calamity's Shindig: Deadwood History's Fundraiser

Deadwood
3 Hours
Deadwood History
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4.9
Three Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
3 Days
Mad Peak
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Historic Adams House Admission

Starting at $5 • All Ages • All Day Admission

Deadwood
Deadwood History
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The Brothel Deadwood Admission

Suggested ages 16+ • 35-45 Minutes • Up to 15 people per guided tour

Deadwood
Deadwood History
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Days of '76 Museum Admission

Starting at $5 • All Ages • All Day Admission

Deadwood
Deadwood History
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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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4.9
12 Hour Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
12 Hours
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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4.9
Six Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
6 Days
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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4.9
Half Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
4 Hours
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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4.9
Five Day Rental

Must Be 21+ To Rent, 18 To Drive

Deadwood
5 Days
Exotic Car
Mad Peak
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