Top 10 Things to Do in South Dakota

With Sturgis right around the corner and visitors from all over the world visiting Mount Rushmore each year, I’ve put together a list of things to do while you’re visiting our great state. 

1. Eat a buffalo burger and slice of pie at Al’s Oasis. It’s a great resting stop between Chamberlain and Oacoma, SD.
2. Drink free ice water at Wall Drug and watch one of the mechanical music shows.
3. Count the blue marble tiles in the State Capital floor. Trust me! It’s more than just counting tiles.
4. Dance at a street dance (and avoid driving anywhere near a street dance if dancing isn’t for you!)
5. No visit is complete without attending a powwow. They’re awesome events, filled with drumming, dancing, and tradition. You may even get the chance to sample Indian fry bread!
6. Watch the reenactment of Wild Bill Hickok’s death at the No. 10 Saloon. It’s also a great opportunity to learn about the history of Deadwood and the wild old west.
7. Hunt pheasants and fish for walleyes. Just don’t get the wild idea of starting up your own pheasant farm.
8. Over 500,000 tourists stop by Mitchell, SD every year to see the Corn Palace. Plan your trip for August to enjoy the Corn Palace Festival!
9. Ride in the Custer buffalo roundup. It is truly a one-of-a-kind old west experience with nearly 1,300 bison thundering towards the corrals.
10. Relax and smell the prairie grass. It’s a beautiful state!