Central South Dakota
Midland Travel Guide
Prairie history on the road to the Badlands.
Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Central South Dakota
Step into a classic South Dakota road trip.
Midland sits on the open prairie between the Missouri River and the Badlands region.
Its location and nearby historic attractions make it a memorable break along the journey across central South Dakota.
- Best for
- Road trips, Old West history & open landscapes
- Ideal stay
- Half day–1 night
- Region
- Central South Dakota
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Unmissable Midland experiences
Historic attraction
1880 Town
Explore a recreated frontier town and extensive Western collection.
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Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
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