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!
Visit Mount Rushmore Explore All
Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour
All Ages • 10 hours
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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Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour
5 Hours • October - May
Rapid City
5 hours
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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Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Music Variety Show
Most Popular! • Fun For All Ages!
Rapid City
Theater
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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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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Private Mt. Rushmore and Flume Trail Hike
$325 per person | 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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Private Mammoth Site and Rushmore Cave Experience
9 hours | All ages
9 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Visit Sioux Falls Explore All
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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Aunt Edna’s 2.DEAD
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • HIGH 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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Area 51
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low to Medium Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Escape Crate - Where is Grandpa Ope?
Fun for all ages! • Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium
Sioux Falls
24 Hour Rental
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Westport Axe Throwing
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • 1-12 People Per Lane
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Axe Throwing
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 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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Snow’d In
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Medium Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
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
Private Mammoth Site and Rushmore Cave Experience
9 hours | All ages
9 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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RV Site 52
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
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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The Trial of Jack McCall
All Ages • 1 Hour • Max 100 People
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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Cabin 9 - The Loft
$279/$279/$279 Per Night • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 8 Guests
Private Tours
Mystic Hills Hideaway
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Lodge Room 1
$125/$249/$169 Per Night • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 8 Guests
Private Black Hills Scenic Package
8 hours | All ages
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour
All Ages • 10 hours
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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Experience Dead Wood Explore All
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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The Brothel Deadwood Admission
Suggested ages 16+ • 35-45 Minutes • Up to 15 people per guided tour
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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The Deadwood Stagecoach
All Ages • 30 Minutes • Max 12 People
Deadwood
30 Minutes
Guided Tour
Deadwood Alive
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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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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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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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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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The Trial of Jack McCall
All Ages • 1 Hour • Max 100 People
Days of '76 Museum Admission
Starting at $5 • All Ages • All Day Admission
Experience Rapid City Explore All
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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Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
From $30 • 2-8 hour options • All ages
In- Studio Repour
Book an in-studio candle repour at Urban Glow today! • 1 Hour • $15 deposit per person
Rapid City
1 Hour
Urban Glow Candle Co.
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10 Passenger 90 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $279 • 4 or 10 hours • 90-115 HP • Tube towing option
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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Full Day Event
13.5 Hours • Up to 150 People • For Events Other Than Weddings
11 Passenger 150 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 150 HP • Tube towing option
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
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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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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Mother’s Day Workshop: Leather Peonies & Plantable Seed Cards
Make a special gift for or with Mom this year with this beginner-friendly Saturday workshop.
Custer
1.5 - 2 hours
Kid-Friendly
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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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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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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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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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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