"Expansive Beauty" Top 5 Page for this destination South Dakota by bpwillet

South Dakota Travel Guide: 1,499 reviews and 3,028 photos

This was one state I never thought I'd ever get an opportunity to see. So what do I do--ROAD TRIP! We started out in Souix City and went west young man! We made it across the entire state and tried to see some things that were close by I-90 and not too far off the road. Our main destination was Rapid City. It was great to drive through such amazing landscape and small towns.

Mt. Rushmore-Black Hills, South Dakota

South Dakota still has that old frontier charm to it that I was expecting to see. Since our focus was the west we went through the Badlands, Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse monuments and the town of Deadwood. There was a lot to see and we made it to all of them in great time.

Buffalo family-Wounded Knee, SD

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Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful, expansive, and great hospitality
Cons:Closure of attractions and parks due to seasons or weather
In a nutshell:Great place to visit with friends and family!

Last visit to South Dakota: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Apr 2, 2005
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Pactola Lake near Rapid City, SD - South Dakota

Cheap in Rapid City Hotels (3)

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Wounded Knee area Off The Beaten Path (3)

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Badlands National Park-SD - South Dakota

Badlands lodging Hotels (3)

This lodge is just on the eastern entrance to the Badlands National Park. They offer dining, gift shops, cabins in and... more travel advice

Mt. Rushmore reservations Hotels (3)

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Comments (6)

SLLiew Nov 25, 2006 at 7:53 AM Report Abuse

You were featured, dropped by to visit. Great pics and tips of SD. Mt Rushmore, Black Hills and Wounded Knee are legendary. Did not expect the casinos! Cheers from Penang, SL
Florida999 Nov 1, 2006 at 11:19 AM Report Abuse

We just did this trip in July...(check out my page), had weather problems also, it was too hot
ebare Jun 1, 2006 at 8:06 PM Report Abuse

Complete authentic western town, individual bldgs from area rearranged into a town. authentic antiques Best collection of props from "Dancing With Wolves". A don't miss stop. I
jasta_305 Nov 9, 2005 at 7:54 AM Report Abuse

Hope to visit this state soon enough---- I will have to come back to your pages for tips!
ronaldbarr Apr 2, 2005 at 1:26 PM Report Abuse

Greetings from Ireland. It’s simply great to meet you here on VT! I like your pages and will drop by to see how they develop. Best wishes ronaldbarr
ZanieOR Apr 2, 2005 at 1:23 PM Report Abuse

I drove through the badlands and saw Mt. Rushmore long enough to snap a quick b&w photo back in the early 1970s. It was probably the most touristy place I've ever been. An incredible monument, though.