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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
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Custer State Park, a popular green space in Custer. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Travel back in time to the badlands, a world of bison, never-ending prairies and lively pioneer towns.
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.
Falls Park
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Falls Park, a lovely green space in Sioux Falls. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Sylvan Lake
Explore the lovely green spaces of Sylvan Lake and enjoy the horse riding in Custer. While you're in the area, find time to visit its notable monuments.
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
Explore the great outdoors at Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, a lovely green space in Deadwood. Wander the riverfront or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.
Areas of The Dakotas
Downtown Sioux Falls
If you're spending some time in Downtown Sioux Falls, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Falls Park 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 Acres
While visiting West Acres, you might make a stop by sights like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.
Westgate
Though Westgate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like West Acres Mall and Roger Maris Museum.
All Saints
All Saints might not have many top sights, but Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and Michelangelo's David are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pettigrew Heights
Pettigrew Heights might not have many top sights, but Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and St. Joseph Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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