15 days in South Dakota Itinerary

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Minuteman Missile National Historic Site and Mount Moriah Cemetery. Get outdoors at Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Black Hills National Forest. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rapid City: Wall (Delta-09 Missile Silo & Wall Drug), Custer (Sylvan Lake, Needles Eye Tunnel, &more) and Breezy Point Picnic Area (in Keystone). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Downtown Rapid City, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Lost Cabin Beer Co., indulge in some personalized pampering at Stress Relief Massage of Deadwood, and get to know the fascinating history of Historic Old Town.

To see other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Rapid City trip planner.

Seoul, South Korea to Rapid City is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone changes from Korean Standard Time (KST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -16 hour difference. Traveling from Seoul in May, things will get slightly colder in Rapid City: highs are around 21°C and lows about 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Badlands National Park.

Get in touch with nature at Badlands National Park and Yellow Mounds Overlook. The adventure continues: cruise along Loop Road, take in the dramatic natural features at White River Valley Overlook, appreciate the extensive heritage of Sage Creek Wilderness Area, and trek along Notch Trail.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Badlands National Park trip builder.

Traveling by car from Rapid City to Badlands National Park takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In May in Badlands National Park, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 6°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Sioux Falls.

St. Joseph Cathedral and Pettigrew Home & Museum will appeal to history buffs. Visiting Sioux Falls Bike Trails and SculptureWalk & Arc of Dreams Monument will get you outdoors.

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Sioux Falls trip builder website.

You can drive from Badlands National Park to Sioux Falls in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Badlands National Park to Sioux Falls, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Sioux Falls are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.