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Pinnacles Overlook
Scenic spot
Popular stop with sweeping views of the Badlands' jagged natural formations & wildlife.
4.90 (2.2K reviews)
2
Black Hills National Forest
National forest
Rocks, canyons & grasslands with campgrounds, picnic sites, scenic roads & 350+ miles of trails.
4.80 (8K reviews)
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Norbeck Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Great views. The hiking spots are nice. So many good photo opportunities. Definitely worth the ride. Don't hesitate to stop often and enjoy the views
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Panorama Point
Scenic spot
👍👍 So pretty. The colors, the few plants, go at sunset. The rock formations really are out of this world. There weren't a ton of people here either. We got some really nice pictures. So peaceful.
4.90 (502 reviews)
5
Chapel In the Hills
Church
Replica of Borgund Stave Church in Norway, a 12th-century church of wooden boards & steep gables.
4.80 (971 reviews)
7
Reptile Gardens
Zoo
Long-running zoo with many reptile exhibits, plus bird shows, giant tortoises & a greenhouse.
4.70 (5.9K reviews)
8
White River Valley Overlook
Vista point
👍 You can walk short trails further out into the badlands for an even better view. Just beware! Don’t get near the edge…the ground can be slippery and the cliffs are fragile and can give way under your feet. It’s the perfect stop-off to look at the different layers in the rocks, including the red-colo...
4.90 (390 reviews)
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Yellow Mounds Overlook
Scenic spot
Scenic pullout offering views of a group of mounds with bands of yellow, orange & beige rock.
4.90 (328 reviews)
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Pactola Reservoir
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Omg, this is one of the most beautiful spots on earth! We found it while driving from Deadwood, SD to Mount Rushmore. Stopped to take a few minutes to enjoy the stunning views. I'd love to spend more time here. They had plenty of parking and bathrooms (however they're kinda primitive, bring your ow...
4.90 (292 reviews)
11
Rushmore Cave
Amusement park
Natural adventure park with guided cave tours & spelunking plus a zip line, 7D ride & gem mining.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Prairie Berry Winery
Winery
👍👍 Loved it! We had a delicious lunch- highly recommend the autumn salad, turkey/bacon sandwich on pumpernickel, tomato soup, etc.
Then tried several wines in the tasting area... all very nice but my favorite is the Buffaloberry Fusion :)
$$ $$
4.70 (550 reviews)
13
Powder House
Motel
Seasonal motel with rooms & rustic cabins, plus a heated outdoor pool, a playground & a restaurant.
$95/night
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Rush Mountain Adventure Park
Tourist attraction
Adventure park featuring Rushmore Cave, a roller coaster, a challenge course, a zipline & more.
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
16
CC Gideon Tunnel
Historical landmark
👍👍 Best tunnel as it is the only tunnel that you can view Mount Rushmore Memorial from.
4.90 (205 reviews)
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Pactola Lake
Lake
Large recreational reservoir offering water sports, boating, cliff diving & surrounding trails.
4.80 (253 reviews)
18
Roberts Prairie Dog Town
Scenic spot
Section of Badlands, reached via a dirt road, teeming with vocal, uninhibited wild prairie dogs.
4.70 (370 reviews)
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Sage Creek Campground
Campground
👍 Fills up by dark (late July). Lots of fearless Prairie dogs. Be careful of setting up over a hole. Bring enough water, it's a dry campground. Edges of tenting area by road get super muddy after a rain. Buffalo roam the area. Coyote's yipping at night. Pit toilets were super clean. Some sites have co...
4.70 (357 reviews)