Capital: Pierre
Largest City: Sioux Falls
Abbreviation: SD
Joined the Union: November 2, 1889
Nickname: The Mount Rushmore State

The landscape of South Dakota marks a transition from fields and farms to stark malpais and rocky plains. Travelers come from near and far to explore the famous Black Hills – which boast scenic drives, caves, and iconic mountains – as well as the otherworldly Badlands. Even in the flatter, more agricultural east, South Dakota’s recreational opportunities are made abundantly clear through the many rivers, lakes and waterfalls that abound across the state.

Areas to Explore

BADLANDS

BLACK HILLS

RAPID CITY

SIOUX FALLS