Top things to do in South Dakota in Summer (Updated July 2026)

Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills
Experience the untamed beauty of the Black Hills from a hot air balloon! Located in Custer, SD, near Custer State Park, our launch sites are...
$385

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons offers breathtaking panoramic views of the beautiful Southern Black Hills of South Dakota. Our hot air balloon rides last approximately...
$405

Unlike traditional ground-based tours, this scenic flight offers a bird’s-eye view of South Dakota’s striking landscapes—something you simply can’t experience from a car or a...
$369

At Fly Badlands, we take your Badlands experience to new heights—literally. Unlike ground-based tours, our aerial adventures offer a unique and unmatched perspective of the...
$259

Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. This all-inclusive tour offers an immersive...
$171.80

Join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. Our Sightseeing Bus Tour Only package...
$140

Unearth the long-buried past in Badlands National Park, a place like no other! This strange, alien landscape of rocky peaks hides tens of millions of...
$17.29

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Audio Driving Tour takes you on three incredible self-guided routes through the Black Hills mountains, canyons and forests, unique...
$31.99

Mount Rushmore is more than just the carvings. They have secrets that are not easily revealed. GeoFunTrek's guides are local experts with decades of experience....
$435

Note: No tour July 1-2-3-4 This Scenic Journey travels Iron Mountain Road: with tunnels engineered to frame Mount Rushmore in the distance. Experience the architectural...
$359

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Rapid City. Throughout...
$16.99

Explore the Black Hills with this self-guided walking and driving tour, weaving through landmark sites steeped in monumental art and history. Walk through the majestic...
$19.99

Discover the grandeur of Mount Rushmore National Memorial with our engaging and amusing audio tour! Marvel at the colossal faces of four iconic U.S. presidents...
$14.74

*July 2-3-4* Only 600 parking spots are available, est. 10 to 20K cars per day trying to park. Peak from 12pm to 5pm and narrow...
$309

9 pm Lighting Ceremony: May 22nd - August 9th We would pick you up from your Rapid City hotel at 7:30-7:45 pm in 7 or...
$107.92

On this self-guided tour you will walk through the streets of Deadwood and hear the historic story from its time as a lawless gold rush...
$11.75

Discover the wonders of the American heartland with our Mount Rushmore & Great Plains Audio Tour Bundle! Marvel at the iconic Mount Rushmore, where our...
$30.04

Neal and Becky live in the Black Hills near the historic mining town of Hayward. Neal is a native South Dakotan having a close association...
$305

Drive the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road, where bison roam freely and sweeping landscapes stretch before you. At the Wildlife Station Visitor Center, explore...
$16.44

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case murder on the streets of Sioux Falls. Throughout...
$16.99

