With a multitude of festivals and fairs, South Dakota has something for everyone. Festivals and fairs celebrate the best things in life, from food to music to hobbies and more. JazzFest - Sioux Falls Each year over 90,000 people come to South Dakota for JazzFest, 2...
Bear Country U.S.A. is an experience like no other, and certainly the only one of its kind in South Dakota. If you've ever wanted to see bears up close and personal, or experience a bobcat running nearby, Bear Country U.S.A. is the experience you're looking for....
The Verendrye Museum, located in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, is dedicated to documenting the early history of the Fort Pierre area, and to preserving artifacts from that era. Named for Louis and Chevalier Verendrye, French brothers who explored the upper reaches of the...
Perhaps the most authentic way to experience the majestic beauty of western South Dakota's Black Hills, the 1880 Train is a fully functioning, antique steam locomotive. Children and adults will enjoy the train's steam-puffing engines and long, low whistle. The...
A billion-dollar bonanza If you're wondering whether Deadwood is for you, consider this: When Kevin Costner came to South Dakota to film “Dances with Wolves,†he liked it so much that he bought a Deadwood building and turned it into a casino. That casino is the...
The abundance of State and National Parks, memorials, rich history, and magnificent, unspoiled scenery make South Dakota an excellent choice for travelers wishing to build lifetime memories. South Dakota's Scenic Byways transform windshields into theatres as miles of...
One of the most heralded natural phenomenon of South Dakota, the Black Hills are a small range of mountains spanning the western part of the state. Home to the highest mountains east of the Rockies, the range’s name is derived from its thick covering of pine and...
I recently stayed in a rental cabin with some members of my family in the Black Hills. The cabin was in the Terry Peak area in the Northern Hills, just north of the Wharf Mine. The cabin was perched on a high point in the hills. Near the cabin was a narrow dirt/gravel...
Without a doubt, the weekend getaway of choice for my wife and I is downtown Sioux Falls. City leaders have focused on the downtown area in recent years and have done a great job converting it into a vibrant hotspot of culture, unique shopping experiences and fine...
South Dakota is an incredibly unique state in that each region offers a completely different experience then the others. Check out each of the regions to see what each has to offer!
Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.
This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US.
The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.