Explore the region
Destinations
Begin in the Black Hills, then follow the road east through the Badlands, across the prairie and on to Sioux Falls.
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Choose your next stop
One unforgettable road trip. Distinct destinations across the region.
Start with the communities of the Black Hills, explore the Badlands, cross the Missouri River and follow I-90 across the open prairie.
Every destination guide brings together signature experiences, places to stay, food, events and easy ways to add the city to your Trip Planner.
City guides
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Begin in the Black Hills, then follow the journey east across South Dakota to Sioux Falls.
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Northern Hills & Plains · South Dakota
Belle Fourche
Western heritage at the geographic center of the nation.
Photo: Chad Davis · CC BY 2.0
Photo: Kacie Jo Marta Nickles · CC BY 3.0
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Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Chad Davis · CC BY 2.0
Southeastern South Dakota · South Dakota
Mitchell
A prairie crossroads with a one-of-a-kind landmark.
Photo: Patrick Bolduan · CC BY-SA 2.5
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Make it yours
Turn destinations into a trip.
Add cities and experiences as you explore, then keep every stop organized in your Rushmore Travel planner.