Best time to visit South Dakota

South Dakota

2 THINGS TO DO IN SOUTH DAKOTA (APRIL 22 - MAY 02)

Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

April–May | September–October  • nature

These dramatic landscapes are the largest protected mixed-grass prairie in the US

Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road

March–November • activity

Spiral up the summit to see the Mount Rushmore

10 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Sioux Falls Parade of Lights

Sioux Falls Parade of Lights

out of rangeNovember 24, 2024 • event

The main annual holiday event in the city of Sioux Falls

Winter Wonderland at Falls Park

Winter Wonderland at Falls Park

out of rangeNovember 17, 2023–January 7, 2024 • event

Amazing rock formations illuminated by holiday lights

Fall Colors

Fall Colors

out of rangemid-September– late October • nature

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

Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival

Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival

out of rangeAugust 23-25, 2024 • event

Create lifelong memories at this gorgeous hot-air balloon fest

Sioux Falls Airshow

Sioux Falls Airshow

out of rangeJuly 29–30, 2023 • event

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

Corn Palace Festival

Corn Palace Festival

out of rangeAugust 21-25, 2024 • event

Participate in decorating the world's only corn palace

South Dakota State Fair

South Dakota State Fair

out of rangeAugust 31–September 4, 2023 • event

Experience the charm of the Midwest at this traditional state fair

Turner County Fair

Turner County Fair

out of rangeAugust 12-15, 2024 • event

The oldest running fair in South Dakota

Rapid City Parade of Lights

Rapid City Parade of Lights

out of rangeNovember 25, 2023 • event

The season's brightest event in the city

Bison Herd in Wind Cave National Park

Bison Herd in Wind Cave National Park

out of rangeJune–September • nature

A rare sight of bison roaming free through the prairies

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