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What is the Spirit of America? It’s something you will discover in South Dakota.

It is magnificent scenery and breathtaking beauty. It is crystal clear waters and bright blue skies that go forever. It is history and legendary characters like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. It's a modern-day adventure that lets you roam among the buffalo in Custer State Park or explore the moon-like surfaces of Badlands National Park. The spirit of America is what dares us to dream and moves us to carve mountains.

Capture this spirit in South Dakota with a visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial or Laura Ingalls Wilder's childhood home in De Smet. Feel it as you visit the Falls of the Big Sioux River or kayak down the Missouri River. You will be inspired by it as you explore our rich Old West history and proud American Indian heritage.

South Dakota is brimming with activities.

Fishing and hunting enthusiasts love South Dakota for its great variety of wildlife and unbeatable locations. South Dakota has broad expanses of prairie, mountain, lake and river-break country open for you and your walking shoes. You'll want to explore the state's hiking trails.

You should see South Dakota in the winter. Skiing, snowmobiling, skating, ice fishing and the rest are more than fun adventures. They're wonderful excuses to sightsee in the cold!

Come see the Spirit of America.

Cities & Towns in South Dakota

  • Pierre
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