South Dakota Travel Guide

From Wikitravel

South Dakota is an American state on the Great Plains.

Regions

• Southeast -- More settled

• Glacial Lakes -- North east corner

• Great Lakes -- Central area bordering the Missouri river

• Badlands and Black Hills -- Western quarter of the state

Cities

• Sioux Falls

• Wall -- home of Wall Drug

• Mitchell -- home of the World's Only Corn Palace, with new murals covering the outside every year since 1892. Google up the webcam.

• Rapid City -- which has a Cosmos Mystery Spot.

• Sturgis -- "Motorcycle City, USA"; home of the Sturgis Rally

• Pierre -- state capital

Hotel - Flight - Car Rental

• South Dakota Discount Hotels Directory

• Click here for discount air fares.

• Click here for rental cars.

Other destinations

• Badlands National Park

• Black Hills National Forest

• Mount Rushmore National Monument

• Chief Crazy Horse Sculpture. Mountain. Decades-long, generations-long project near Custer, SD.

External links

• South Dakota State Parks - Guide to state parks and recreation areas, calendar of events, camping info, volunteer and internship opportunities, winter/snowmobiling activities, and park rules and regulations.
• Summer Jobs with Custer State Park Resort Company - More than 250 positions in four major resort facilities providing guest services in the park.
• Badlands National Park - Official park web site. Includes a welcome message from William R. Supernaugh, Jr., park superintendent, and the Badlands story.
• Badlands Photos - Visitor's photos, historical information and comments about the Badlands National Park.
• Dave's Wallpaper - High-quality photographs from Badlands National Park. Free downloads in 600 x 400 and 800 x 400 resolution, designed for web art/wallpaper.
• Black Hills National Forest - Official Forest Service site. Includes maps, visitor information, and official documents and policies about the multiple-use management of the land.
• Forest Recreation Management - Operates most of the recreational facilities in the Black Hills National Forest. Facility information, employment, FAQs, and links.
• Mount Rushmore: American Experience - PBS special and online exhibit that chronicles the planning, design, and implementation of this national monument.
• Mount Rushmore National Monument - Site provided by the National Park Service.
• Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Gift Shop - Offering on-line shopping for souvenirs of Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Mammoth Site Museum, Black Hills gold and silver jewelry, Sioux Indian artwork and artifacts.
• MtRushmore.net - Basic information and Mount Rushmore trivia.
• GORP - Wind Cave National Park - Guide to travel/tourism and outdoor recreation at the park, including activity guides, maps, a trail finder and other resources.
• Wind Cave National Park - Provided by the National Park Service.
• Nitwits Comedy Club - Venue located in Sioux Falls. History, menu, special offers, reservations and show schedule included.
• Dempsey's Brewery and Pub - Located in Watertown. Offers menu, photo tour, and driving directions.
• Cyber Cafe 101 - Features high-speed access. Features video cameras and directions. Located in Sioux Falls.

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