Planning a trip to South Dakota? If you’re driving around the state, you may assume most of the top things to do and see are nature-focused. The state is, after all, home to popular sites such as Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park. However, if you’re interested in the area’s history, there are plenty of places to add to your itinerary, where you can learn a little bit more about the state’s storied past. Here are three places to include in your road trip.
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De Smet
You probably don’t know De Smet, South Dakota, but you know its most famous resident: Laura Ingalls Wilder. The destination boasts two Ingalls family homes and the Ingalls Homestead, plus more sites dating back to the 1800s.
Deadwood
In Deadwood, it’s all about the wild, wild West. Stop into Mount Moriah Cemetery to glimpse the final resting place of notable figures like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Need a spot to stay? Book a room at Silverado Franklin, which dates back to 1903 and counts Theodore Roosevelt among its famous guests.
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Pierre
The capital of South Dakota, Pierre was founded in 1880 and favorite historic spots include the 1910 State Capital Building and Historic Farr House, once home to one of the city’s first female doctors.
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