The roadside attraction that you can’t miss on a South Dakota Road Trip. Some mystery and legend ... you need before you leave. Grab a free map of the Badlands; it will come in handy.

The road trips and summits are part of the department’s rollout for new social studies standards, but the events came at a cost to taxpayers.

Ready to start planning your trip? From Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills to Badlands National Park and Crazy Horse Monument, read on for a list of the top things to do in South Dakota.