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10 things to do in South Dakota

Iron Mountain Road

March–November Activity

Spiral up the summit to see the Mount Rushmore

Corn Palace Festival

August 21-25, 2024 Event

Participate in decorating the world's only corn palace

Rapid City Parade of Lights

November 23, 2024 Event

The season's brightest event in the city

Sioux Falls Parade of Lights

November 29, 2024 Event

The main annual holiday event in the city of Sioux Falls

Winter Wonderland at Falls Park

November 22, 2024–January 5, 2025 Event

Amazing rock formations illuminated by holiday lights

Bison Herd in Wind Cave National Park

June–September Nature

A rare sight of bison roaming free through the prairies

Turner County Fair

August 12–15, 2024 Event

The oldest running fair in South Dakota

Fall Colors

mid-September– late October Nature

Discover why South Dakota ranks among the top states for natural environment

Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival

August 23–25, 2024 Event

Create lifelong memories at this gorgeous hot-air balloon fest

Sioux Falls Airshow

Summer of 2026 Event

Your most exciting summer getaway, featuring the USAF Thunderbirds' aerobatics

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