Home to grasslands, the Black Hills, two National Parks, indigenous history, and endless adventure, welcome to South Dakota. From travel guides to itineraries, get everything you need to know to help plan your visit to South Dakota just below.
Getting Around South Dakota: Plan to fly in and out of Rapid City. Once in Rapid City, you’ll need to rent a car to get your way around the state to see all the things there are in to do in South Dakota. From Rapid City, the majority of things to see are around 1 hour away.
When To Visit South Dakota: Best time to visit South Dakota is from May – October. The summer months will be the busiest so if you are looking to escape the crowds and visit during cooler weather, book your trip before Memorial Day or after Labor Day.
How Many Days Do You Need in South Dakota: If you are wanting to experience the very best of South Dakota and everything we have in our below South Dakota travel guides, you should give yourself 1 full week.
Whether you are looking for luxury hotels or quaint accommodations, South Dakota really has something for everyone. The best places to stay, and in our opinion the most centrally located are finding accommodations in either Rapid City or Custer.
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