12 days in South Dakota Itinerary

Created using Inspirock South Dakota trip planner
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Sioux Falls
— 3 nights
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Interior
— 3 nights
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Rapid City
— 5 nights
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Sioux Falls — 3 nights

Explore Sioux Falls' surroundings by going to Dimock Dairy (in Dimock), Mitchell (Valtiroty Shiloh's Tabernacle & Corn Palace) and Redlin Art Center (in Watertown).

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Montreal, Canada to Sioux Falls is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Montreal in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Sioux Falls: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Interior.
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Interior — 3 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Badlands National Park (Badlands Wall & Loop Road), Wall Drug (in Wall) and Minuteman Missile National Historic Site (in Philip). Spend the 16th (Fri) exploring nature at Badlands National Park.

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Drive from Sioux Falls to Interior in 4.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Sioux Falls to Interior is minus 1 hour. June in Interior sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can drive to Rapid City.
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Rapid City — 5 nights

Gateway to the Black Hills

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rapid City: Crazy Horse Memorial (in Crazy Horse), Custer (Wildlife Loop Road, Custer State Park, &more) and Keystone (Breezy Point Picnic Area, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, &more). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Bear Country USA, discover the riches below the earth's surface at Big Thunder Gold Mine, get to know the resident critters at Reptile Gardens, and take in the exciting artwork at Suzie Cappa Art Center.

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Drive from Interior to Rapid City in 1.5 hours. When traveling from Interior in June, plan for little chillier days in Rapid City, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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South Dakota travel guide

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National Parks · Scenic Drive · Monuments
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.
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