10 days in Sturgis Itinerary

Sturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. Visit Mount Moriah Cemetery and Historic Old Town for their historical value. Take a break from the city and head to Devils Tower National Monument and Needles Eye Tunnel. Venture out of the city with trips to Center of the Nation Monument (in Belle Fourche), Roughlock Falls State Nature Area (in Lead) and Vore Buffalo Jump (in Beulah). And it doesn't end there: delve into the lush surroundings at Black Hills National Forest, examine the collection at Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, contemplate the long history of Adams House, and go for a walk through Tower Trail.

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Phoenix to Sturgis is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Phoenix in August, expect Sturgis to be much colder, temps between 80°F and 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.