8 days in South Dakota Itinerary
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Murdo
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Rapid City
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Keystone
— 2 nights
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Hot Springs
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Custer
— 1 night
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Sioux Falls
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Murdo — 1 night
Murdo is a city in Jones County, South Dakota, United States. For photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Murdo sightseeing planner.
Ankeny to Murdo is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of car and flight. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in August, and nighttime lows around 59°F. You'll set off for Rapid City on the 5th (Sat).
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Ankeny to Murdo is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of car and flight. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in August, and nighttime lows around 59°F. You'll set off for Rapid City on the 5th (Sat).
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Rapid City — 1 day
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Gateway to the Black Hills
South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): find something for the whole family at Storybook Island, get in on the family fun at Ranch Amusement Park, then stop by Christmas Village Store, and finally do a tasting at Firehouse Wine Cellars.
To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Rapid City trip planner.
Getting from Murdo to Rapid City by car takes about 2 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Murdo to Rapid City is minus 1 hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Keystone.
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Keystone — 2 nights
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Home Of Mount Rushmore
Fewer than 400 people call Keystone home year-round, but the population explodes in summer when crowds flock to nearby Mount Rushmore.Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): find something for the whole family at Rushmore Tramway Adventures and then take some stellar pictures from Breezy Point Picnic Area.
To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Keystone day trip planning app.
Keystone is just a stone's throw from Rapid City. Traveling from Rapid City in August, expect Keystone to be slightly colder, temps between 77°F and 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Hot Springs.
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Hot Springs — 2 nights
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Hot Springs is a city in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): examine the collection at Pioneer Museum and then walk around J.H. Keith Park and Whitney Preserve at Cascade Springs. Keep things going the next day: get a new perspective on nature at The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, then look for all kinds of wild species at Angostura Recreation Area, and then identify plant and animal life at Windcross Conservancy.
To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Hot Springs online trip planner.
You can drive from Keystone to Hot Springs in an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 51°F. You will leave for Custer on the 9th (Wed).
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To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Hot Springs online trip planner.
You can drive from Keystone to Hot Springs in an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 51°F. You will leave for Custer on the 9th (Wed).
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Custer — 1 night
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Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.On the 9th (Wed), take a memorable drive along Iron Mountain Road, immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park, and then see Off-Road Tours. On your second day here, contemplate the waterfront views at Sylvan Lake and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Black Elk Peak.
For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Custer online itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Hot Springs to Custer takes an hour. In August, daytime highs in Custer are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. On the 10th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Sioux Falls.
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Sioux Falls — 1 night
Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): make a trip to Michelangelo's David replica.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sioux Falls trip website.
Getting from Custer to Sioux Falls by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Custer to Sioux Falls, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Custer in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Sioux Falls, with lows around 60°F. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Fri) before leaving for home.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sioux Falls trip website.
Getting from Custer to Sioux Falls by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Custer to Sioux Falls, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Custer in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Sioux Falls, with lows around 60°F. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Fri) before leaving for home.
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South Dakota travel guide
The State of Great Faces and Great Places
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.
