16 days in South Dakota Itinerary

Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sioux Falls: Watertown (Bramble Park Zoo, Redlin Art Center, &more) and Lake Vermillion Recreation Area (in Canistota). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Joseph Cathedral, walk around Falls Park, do a tasting at Strawbale Winery, and don't miss a visit to Michelangelo's David replica.

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Cartagena, Colombia to Sioux Falls is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cartagena to Sioux Falls due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Cartagena in January; daily highs in Sioux Falls reach -3°C and lows reach -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Wall.

Wall is a town in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): buy something for everyone on your list at Wall Drug, take a memorable drive along Loop Road, then take in the dramatic natural features at Badlands Wall, then explore the striking landscape at Burns Basin Overlook, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Bigfoot Pass Overlook. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Badlands National Park.

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You can drive from Sioux Falls to Wall in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Sioux Falls in January, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Wall: temperatures range from 1°C by day to -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to drive to Deadwood.

Deadwood is a city in South Dakota, United States, and the county seat of Lawrence County. Step out of Deadwood to go to Belle Fourche and see Black Hills Parrot Welfare & Education Center, which is approximately 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Terry Peak Ski Area, stroll the grounds of Mount Moriah Cemetery, cruise along Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, and learn about winemaking at Belle Joli Winery Sparkling House.

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Getting from Wall to Deadwood by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Wall to Deadwood, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Wall in January, Deadwood is a bit warmer at night with lows of -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Custer.

Generally considered to be the oldest town established by European Americans in the Black Hills, Custer began as a mining town.

Change things up with these side-trips from Custer: The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs (in Hot Springs) and Keystone (Presidential Trail, The Rock Shed, &more). There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Wildlife Loop Road, admire all the interesting features of Needles Highway, immerse yourself in nature at Custer State Park, and explore the activities along Sylvan Lake.

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You can drive from Deadwood to Custer in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Deadwood to Custer. January in Custer sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.