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The Best Monuments and Statues in South Dakota

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Monuments in South Dakota

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Crazy Horse Memorial , Crazy Horse
3.5
A massive stone carving honoring the Oglala Lakota warrior and hero Crazy HorseCrazy Horse Memorial has the potential to become the world’s l
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Dignity ©
Monument
Dignity , Chamberlain
4.9
Dignity (a.k.a. Dignity of Earth & Sky) is a sculpture on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota. The 50-foot
Mt Roosevelt Monument ©
Monument
Mt Roosevelt Monument , Deadwood
4.6
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Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Bus Tour with Live Commentary
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
The first destination will be Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Explore this “Shrine of Democracy” depicting four of the most prominent presidents of the first 150 years of the United States. You will discover the Eighth Wonder of the World at Crazy Horse Memorial. It is the world’s largest mountain carving and is a memorial for all Native American tribes. Next, travel into Custer State Park which is one of the World’s Top Ten Wildlife Destinations. It is known for its bison herds, begging burros and other wildlife. Take in the scenery and marvel at the beauty of Iron Mountain Road. You will wind over stacked loops of wooden bridges known as the pigtails and through one-lane tunnels that perfectly frame Mount Rushmore in the distance.
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Watertown Veterans Memorial ©
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Watertown Veterans Memorial , Watertown
4.8
Tatanka: Story of the Bison ©
Monument
Tatanka: Story of the Bison , Deadwood
4.2
Learn how the North American bison population plummeted from 60 million to less than 1,000 at Tatanka: Story of the Bison. Walk among life-si

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South Dakota

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National Parks · Scenic Drive · Monuments
Famous for the cliffside monuments of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse memorial, South Dakota is a land of Old West history, American Indian culture, and impressive natural wonders. Get to know the state's diverse and breathtaking landscape with a trip through Custer National Park, with a herd of 1,300 free-roaming bison, or by traversing the dramatic peaks of Badlands National Park near the Black Hills. Allow time in your itinerary to visit the state's largest city, Sioux Falls, for shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as a number of museums and historical attractions. Use our United States vacation planner to plan your trip to South Dakota and other destinations in United States.
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