South Dakota is the Mount Rushmore State, a land of sweeping Great Plains, dramatic Badlands formations, and the storied Black Hills. From the granite faces of four presidents to the fossil-rich Badlands, the buffalo herds of Custer State Park, and the raucous saloons of Deadwood, South Dakota rewards travelers with authentic American West experiences far from the usual tourist circuits.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Black Hills Gold jewelry (tri-color rose/leaf design unique to the region)
Lakota beadwork, quillwork, and star quilts from certified Native artists
Bison jerky and dried buffalo meat from local processors
Wall Drug jackalope figurines and branded merchandise
Local wildflower honey from Black Hills apiaries
Obsidian and crystal specimens from Black Hills mineral shops
Mount Rushmore presidential coins and engraved memorabilia
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Downtown Sioux Falls Farmers Market
Where: Sioux Falls
Rapid City Main Street Artisan Market
Where: Rapid City
Sturgis Rally Vendor Corridor
Where: Sturgis