After agriculture, tourism is the second largest industry in South Dakota. Visitors are drawn outside the city limits by fun and the opportunity to observe wildlife in various and expansive national and state parks and along beautiful secondary roads. Discovering treasures off the more touristy circuit, the Wild West and Native American culture sparks curiosity, fueling the desire to explore a little more.
Although the peak season is in the summer months, late spring and early autumn have fewer people and a pleasant climate for traveling through varied terrains, such as farms, rivers among hills, meadows, and mountain ranges. For a top-notch road trip, take Interstate 90 from east to west to enjoy the natural wonders and roadside attractions.
Nearly 3 million people a year include the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in their itinerary. Locals say that dawn is a special time in that area. Mount Rushmore faces east, so the best light for taking photos of the four American presidents sculpted into the mountainside is early in the morning.
South Dakota has five other national parks: Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Missouri National Recreational River, and the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, dedicated to preserving Cold War history.
Visitors will discover fascinating places to learn more about Native American culture, stories about the Old West, pioneers, and wildlife. The Crazy Horse Memorial, an ongoing sculpture in the mountain honoring all Native Americans, attracts crowds, as does Custer State Park, where visitors often go to see bison, antelope, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and much more.
Give yourself a break in one of the several towns in the state. Discover why the natives of South Dakota say visitors must eat a donut, or more, from Wall Drug in the town of Wall. Follow in the footsteps of pioneers in Deadwood, see products made by Native Americans, and visit the chic shops in Sioux Falls.
Source: www.visiteosusa.com.br