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
You can take time to visit Custer State Park during your travels to Custer. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the horse riding.
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
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sylvan Lake during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.
Wall Drug
Learn about the local history of Wall when you take a trip to Wall Drug. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's cafes.
Rushmore Tramway Adventures
Bring your family to Rushmore Tramway Adventures and enjoy this exciting theme park in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.
Areas of Western South Dakota
Downtown Deadwood
If you're spending some time in Downtown Deadwood, Gold Dust Casino & Hotel and Silverado are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West Boulevard Historic District
West Boulevard Historic District might not have many top sights, but Main Street Square and Art Alley are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Historic District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Main Street Square and Art Alley are top sights worth seeing.
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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