There’s no doubt you’ll find comfort when you come to South Dakota. Cozy lodges tucked within the towering pines of the Black Hills National Forest and the Badlands; luxury resorts featuring world-class guided pheasant, duck, goose and deer hunting in the glacial lakes area; and high-end vacation homes in picturesque valleys near Deadwood and Hot Springs. You’ll find all this and more in South Dakota.

Lucky for you, South Dakota is home to one of the largest concentrations of public parks, monuments and memorials in the world. Stand in the shadows of some of America’s great leaders immortalized in stone at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial or meander through the world’s second- and fourth-longest caves, Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument. You can even visit the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site with deactivated top-secret Cold War missiles!

With some of the best pheasant and buffalo hunting in the country, it’s no wonder that South Dakota is known for its mouthwatering Midwest cuisine. Try locally-raised buffalo medallions found at Deadwood Social Club and the Custer’s Sage Creek Grille, or the freshest organic SD gourmet at the Corn Exchange in Rapid City. Like steak? Head to Pierre’s Cattleman’s Club where sawdust-laden floors rest below your feet and the juiciest top sirloin in South Dakota lies before your eyes.

How to Get Here

With two interstate highways crossing South Dakota, it is easy to get to the Mount Rushmore State by car. I-90 runs east and west while I-29 runs north and south. And don’t worry about getting here fast - the speed limit on interstate highways is 75 mph!
Several airlines also offer flights to South Dakota cities, including Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Huron, Mitchell, Pierre, Watertown and Yankton.

Getting Around

With the sprawling prairies and undulating glacial terrain separating major tourist attractions like Mount Rushmore National Monument and Badlands National Park, you’ll definitely want to rent a car or drive your own when you visit. Car rental companies are located at most major airports or within the city limits. Some local auto dealers also offer rental services.

Convenient interactive information kiosks near tourist destinations allow you to view information about South Dakota road construction, road conditions and weather forecasts, too!