You could start your day today with a visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the famous rock carving dedicated to four influential US presidents.Įntry fees: Mount Rushmore parking: $10 Custer State Park fee: $20 per car Mammoth Site tour: $12 I recommend packing a picnic lunch today. While Rapid City is pretty cool in its own right, I promise you won't regret spending today seeing some of the other highlights in the Black Hills. If you prefer a vacation rental, check out this stylish 2-bedroom apartment, or this luxurious bungalow with a great location. Where to stay in Rapid City: The Comfort Suites Hotel is the top-rated one on TripAdvisor, but if you prefer your hotels with a little character and history, then I recommend checking out either the The Rushmore Hotel & Suites or the Hotel Alex Johnson, both of which have central locations in downtown Rapid City. Total driving time: 6 hours (4 hours from Sioux Falls to the Badlands 1 hour(ish) driving in the park 1 hour to Rapid City)Įntry fees: Badlands National Park: $30 per car If you're hungry, you could grab a quick bite here for dinner before continuing on to Rapid City for the night. Wall Drug became famous for its free ice water and 5-cent coffee (both of which you can still get there), and now is a must-visit roadside attraction for all sorts of kitschy Americana. You'll save lots of money on this trip if you have one! They cost $80 and are good for one year (you can buy them online, or at the first National Park site you visit). Pro tip: You absolutely will want to get yourself a National Parks Pass for this trip. In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated national parks in the United States! Hop on I-90 today after breakfast so you can get to Badlands National Park by lunchtime. If a vacation rental is more your speed, check out this downtown apartment, or this cute cottage. Where to stay in Sioux Falls: My sister and I stayed at the Country Inn & Suites in Sioux Falls because of its close proximity to the river and Falls Park. Total driving time: 4 hours if driving from Minneapolis closer to 0 if flying in to Sioux Falls If you have some time to explore today, start out with a walk along the Big Sioux River to Falls Park to admire the city's namesake waterfalls.Īfterwards, you could visit the Japanese Gardens, tour the Pettigrew Home & Museum if you like stately old houses, or perhaps visit a brewery or two since, yes, craft beer has taken off in South Dakota, too. ![]() Total mileage for this trip (assuming you start/end in Sioux Falls) is right around 2500 miles.
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