Explore Things to Do in South Dakota
Welcome to South Dakota - a land of dramatic landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable adventures. Marvel at the iconic faces of Mount Rushmore, explore the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park, and discover the massive underground caverns of Wind Cave and Jewel Cave. Experience the Old West spirit in Deadwood, drive through the wildlife-filled prairies of Custer State Park, and witness the towering granite spires of the Black Hills. From Native American cultural sites to scenic byways and outdoor recreation, South Dakota offers a perfect blend of natural wonder and frontier heritage for every traveler.
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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in South Dakota. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in South Dakota into something truly memorable.
Why wait until you arrive in South Dakota to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Escape Crate - The Escape Lot
Fun for all ages! • Difficulty Level: Medium
Sioux Falls
24 Hour Rental
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Reptile Gardens Park Admission
Visit our Award Winning Attraction!
Rapid City
2-3 Hours
Reptile Gardens
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Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour
All Ages • 10 hours
Shared Flight
Cost is per passenger • Ages 6+ • Sunrise Flights
Sioux Falls
Approx. 1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Balloon
605 Balloon Ride
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Reptile Zoo Fundraiser Event: Adults Only: Zoo Brew Offering
Sioux Falls
Reptile Adventure Zoo
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Premium Memberships
8 Hour UTV Rental
UTV Escape Tour (self-guided) • 8 Hours
Interior
8 Hours
Kid-Friendly
ATV/UTV
Badlands UTV Rentals
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Yamaha Wolverine X2 1000cc 2-seater
4 - 8 Hours - Drivers Must Be 21+ and Have Valid Driver's License
Deadwood
Kid-Friendly
Custer Peak Off - Road Rentals
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Mammoth Site General Admission
For all ages! • Experience an active paleontological dig site and view Ice Age fossils!
In-Studio Candle Pouring Experience
Relax and enjoy a candle pouring experience at Urban Glow today! • 1.5 Hours
Rapid City
1 - 1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Urban Glow Candle Co.
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Experience Rapid City Explore All
Private Badlands National Park Package
8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
8 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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10 Passenger 150 HP Pontoon Rentals
From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 150 HP • Tube towing option
Private Spearfish Canyon Hike
$325 per person | 7.5 hours | All ages
Rapid City
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Ropes Course, Zipline, Alpine Slide, Tubing and Hiking Adventure Tour
$399 per person | 8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private 1880 Train, Mt. Rushmore and Reptile Gardens Tour
8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
8 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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The Crystal Tour
For all ages! • 30 Minutes • See millions of Calcite Crystals
Rapid City
30 Minutes
Black Hills Caverns
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Private Buffalo Jeep Safari and Mammoth Site Tour
7 hours | All ages
Rapid City
9 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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E-Bike
Adventure Your Way on an E-bike in the Black Hills
Rapid City
Half day or Full day options
No Bad Days Rentals, LLC
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Private Northern Hills Package
8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
8 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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13 Passenger Pontoon Rentals
From $329 • 4 or 10 hours • 140-150 HP • Tube towing option
Visit a State Park Explore All
Private Custer State Park Jeep Safari & Hiking Tour
$399 per person | 8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Buffalo Jeep Safari and Mammoth Site Tour
7 hours | All ages
Rapid City
9 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup/Mt Rushmore Tour
Custer State Park Annual Event • Experience the Wild West!
Rapid City
Approx. 11.5 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Private Custer State Park Adventure & Hiking Tour
5 Hours • Up to 11 People
Custer
5 Hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Bronco Adventures LLC
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Private Black Hills Monument Package- Including Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park
8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
8 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Mount Rushmore Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show
All-inclusive tour offers an immersive experience, expert-guided sightseeing, entertaining show.
Rapid City
12.5
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Private Mammoth Site and Rushmore Cave Experience
9 hours | All ages
Rapid City
9 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Black Hills Intro to Climbing and Custer State Park Wildlife Tour
8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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The Mount Rushmore and So Much More Tour
Perfect for families! Please call to confirm your pickup location!!
Keystone
All Day Tour
Guided Tour
Black Hills Above & Beyond Tours
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Mount Rushmore Tour Only
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Rapid City
9.5 hrs
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Experience Dead Wood Explore All
Tree House
Starting at $224 Per Night • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Cabin 4
$95 /$224/$149 Per Night • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Yamaha Wolverine X2 1000cc 2-seater
4 - 8 Hours - Drivers Must Be 21+ and Have Valid Driver's License
Deadwood
Kid-Friendly
Custer Peak Off - Road Rentals
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RV Site 9
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Yamaha RMAX2 1000cc R-Spec 2-Seater
4 or 8 Hours • Drivers Must Be 21+ and Have Valid Driver's License
Deadwood
Kid-Friendly
Custer Peak Off - Road Rentals
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Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000cc 6-Seater
4 or 8 Hours • Drivers Must Be 21+ and Have Valid Driver's License
Deadwood
Kid-Friendly
Custer Peak Off - Road Rentals
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RV Site 47*
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
The Brothel Deadwood Admission
Suggested ages 16+ • 35-45 Minutes • Up to 15 people per guided tour
RV Site 12
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
RV Site 48
Starting at $79 Per Night • 1-14 Night Stay • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
Visit Sioux Falls Explore All
Westport Axe Throwing
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • 1-12 People Per Lane
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Axe Throwing
Escape 605
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Bank Heist
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low to Medium Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Reptile Zoo Fundraiser Event: Adults Only: Zoo Brew Offering
Sioux Falls
Reptile Adventure Zoo
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Lockbusters
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Medium to High Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Escape Crate - The Great Jewel Heist
Fun for all ages! • Difficulty Level: Medium to Hard
Sioux Falls
24 Hour Rental
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Escape Crate - Where is Grandpa Ope?
Fun for all ages! • Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium
Sioux Falls
24 Hour Rental
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Aunt Edna’s 2.DEAD
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • HIGH Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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General Admission
All ages are welcome • We are happy to share what we have been working on
Sioux Falls
About 45 Minutes, but no real time limit
Zoo
Reptile Adventure Zoo
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Down the Rabbit Hole
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Area 51
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Low to Medium Difficulty
Sioux Falls
1 Hour
Escape Room
Escape 605
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Private Tours Explore All
Axe Throwing
30 Minutes to 2 Hours • Ages 12+ • 2-36 players
Yankton
30 Minutes
Private Tours
The Boat House Yankton
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Private Badlands Hike
$325 per person | 6 hours | All ages
Rapid City
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Mickelson Trail Bicycle Ride
7.5 hours | All ages
Rapid City
7.5 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Cabin 9 - The Loft
$279/$279/$279 Per Night • Seasonal Rates Apply • Sleeps Up to 8 Guests
Deadwood
Private Tours
Mystic Hills Hideaway
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Sioux Falls Tractor Ride
Ages 21+ • 90 Minutes • Let's party!
Sioux Falls
90 minutes
Private Tours
Bus Tour, Carriage, City Tour, Drinks, Farm, Guided Tour, Pop Up Attraction, Rentals, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transport, Transportation, Trolley
SuFu Tractor
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Private Wine and Adventure Package
$399 per person | 8 hours | Ages 21+
Rapid City
Private Tours
Kayak
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Black Hills Monument Package- Including Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park
8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
8 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Black Hills Wine and Brew Tour
$349 per person | 7 hours | Ages 21+
Rapid City
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Black Hills Intro to Climbing and Custer State Park Wildlife Tour
8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Custer State Park Adventure & Hiking Tour
5 Hours • Up to 11 People
Custer
5 Hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Bronco Adventures LLC
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Visit Mount Rushmore Explore All
Winter Mount Rushmore Sightseeing Tour
5 Hours • October - May
Rapid City
5 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup/Mt Rushmore Tour
Custer State Park Annual Event • Experience the Wild West!
Rapid City
Approx. 11.5 hours
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Private Mt. Rushmore and Flume Trail Hike
$325 per person | 8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Black Hills Scenic Package
8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Mammoth Site and Rushmore Cave Experience
9 hours | All ages
Rapid City
9 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Private Black Hills Monument Package- Including Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park
8 hours | All ages
Rapid City
8 hours
Private Tours
Black Hills Adventure Tours
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Mount Rushmore Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show
All-inclusive tour offers an immersive experience, expert-guided sightseeing, entertaining show.
Rapid City
12.5
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Mount Rushmore Tour Only
Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
Rapid City
9.5 hrs
Sightseeing Tour
Mount Rushmore Tours
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Buffalo Hunt Coaster
Not your typical roller coaster combines a shooting gallery w/ the adrenaline rush of a coaster
Rapid City
The ride typically lasts about 3-5 minutes.
Mount Rushmore Tours
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The Mount Rushmore and So Much More Tour
Perfect for families! Please call to confirm your pickup location!!
Keystone
All Day Tour
Guided Tour
Black Hills Above & Beyond Tours
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