30 days in South Dakota Itinerary

South Dakota's second-largest city, Rapid City has for many years served as a gateway to the West.

Explore Rapid City's surroundings by going to Wall Drug (in Wall), Custer (Iron Mountain Road, Sylvan Lake, & more) and Keystone (Presidential Trail, Breezy Point Picnic Area, & more). Pack the 7th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Rushmore Tramway Adventures. Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Bear Country USA, learn about all things military at South Dakota Air and Space Museum, explore and take pictures at Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, and stroll the grounds of Mount Moriah Cemetery.

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Dayton to Rapid City is an approximately 5-hour combination of taxi and flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Dayton in June since evenings lows in Rapid City dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Hot Springs.

Hot Springs is a city in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hot Springs: Custer (Wildlife Loop Road, Jewel Cave National Monument, & more) and Wind Cave National Park (in Wind Cave National Park). And it doesn't end there: learn more about the world around you at Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, look for all kinds of wild species at Windcross Conservancy, take a memorable drive along Needles Highway, and explore and take pictures at The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary.

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You can drive from Rapid City to Hot Springs in 1.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Rapid City in June; daily highs in Hot Springs reach 73°F and lows reach 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel to Interior.

Interior is a town in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Interior: Badlands National Park (Badlands Wall, Loop Road, & more). Spend the 16th (Sun) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Big Badlands Overlook, trek along Notch Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Door Trail, and explore the galleries of Prairie Homestead.

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Getting from Hot Springs to Interior by car takes about 2.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Hot Springs in June: high temperatures in Interior hover around 83°F and lows are around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Mitchell.

Mitchell is the county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to South Dakota Tractor Museum (in Kimball), Chamberlain (Dignity & Akta Lakota Museum) and De Smet (Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial, Ingalls Homestead - Laura's Living Prairie, & more). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Corn Palace, get engrossed in the history at Dakota Discovery Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Old West Trading Post, and don't miss a visit to Valtiroty Shiloh's Tabernacle.

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Drive from Interior to Mitchell in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Interior to Mitchell. In June in Mitchell, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 59°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sioux Falls: Yankton (Fantle Memorial Park & Lewis and Clark Recreation Area), Devil's Gulch (in Garretson) and Brookings (McCrory Gardens, Wooden Legs Brewing Company, & more). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Falls Park, trek along SculptureWalk Sioux Falls, examine the collection at Sioux Empire Medical Museum, and meet the residents at Butterfly House & Aquarium.

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Getting from Mitchell to Sioux Falls by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. June in Sioux Falls sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel back home.