36 days in South Dakota Itinerary

Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sioux Falls: Lake Vermillion Recreation Area (in Canistota), Watertown (Bramble Park Zoo, Watertown Veterans Memorial, &more) and Porter Sculpture Park (in Montrose). There's much more to do: walk around Falls Park, trek along Sioux Falls Bike Trails, stroll through SculptureWalk & Arc of Dreams Monument, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Joseph Cathedral.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Sioux Falls trip itinerary planner.

Miami to Sioux Falls is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Miami to Sioux Falls due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Miami in October, things will get colder in Sioux Falls: highs are around 62°F and lows about 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Mitchell.

Mitchell is the county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mitchell: De Smet (Laura Ingles Wilder Historic Homes, Ingalls Homestead - Laura's Living Prairie, &more), Historic 1914 C&NW RR Depot Museum & Visitor Center (in Redfield) and Dimock Dairy (in Dimock). There's much more to do: make a trip to Corn Palace, take an in-depth tour of Dakota Discovery Museum, test your team's savvy at Escape Rooms at that place, and learn about all things military at George and Eleanor McGovern Library.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Mitchell driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Sioux Falls to Mitchell takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Mitchell can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Chamberlain.

Chamberlain is a city in Brule County, South Dakota, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chamberlain: South Dakota Tractor Museum (in Kimball) and Pioneer Auto Museum (in Murdo). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Akta Lakota Museum, head outdoors with Allen's Hillside Guide Service - Day Adventures, explore the galleries of South Dakota Hall of Fame, and make a trip to Dignity.

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Traveling by car from Mitchell to Chamberlain takes 1.5 hours. In November, daytime highs in Chamberlain are 48°F, while nighttime lows are 25°F. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Badlands National Park.

Although Badlands National Park's name might not be the most inviting, its landscape of pinnacles, eroded buttes, spires, and an expansive, pristine mixed-grass prairie remain enticing.

Step out of Badlands National Park with an excursion to Hurley Butte Horseback Riding in Interior--about 40 minutes away. Spend the 14th (Sat) exploring nature at Badlands National Park. There's still lots to do: admire all the interesting features of Loop Road, stroll through Door Trail, take in the dramatic natural features at White River Valley Overlook, and get great views at Pinnacles Overlook.

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Getting from Chamberlain to Badlands National Park by car takes about 2.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. November in Badlands National Park sees daily highs of 50°F and lows of 22°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Rapid City.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Rapid City side-trips: Wall (Delta-09 Missile Silo & Wall Drug), Custer (Iron Mountain Road, Mount Coolidge, &more) and Crazy Horse Memorial (in Crazy Horse). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, admire all the interesting features of Needles Highway, look for all kinds of wild species at Black Hills Helicopters, and make a trip to Dinosaur Park.

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Traveling by car from Badlands National Park to Rapid City takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Badlands National Park in November, expect a bit warmer with lows of 28°F in Rapid City. On the 30th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.