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Interstate 90 and the Black Hills

Day One

Interstate 90, one of the most popular routes across South Dakota, offers excellent sites and attractions along the way. Sioux Falls combines the amenities of a large community, more than 400 restaurants and 4,000 hotel/motel rooms, with the down-home appeal of America’s heartland and some great shopping. West of Sioux Falls lies Mitchell, home of the World’s Only Corn Palace and a retail outfitter for the outdoors. Beyond Mitchell is Chamberlain where Interstate 90 meets the Missouri River. The Akta Lakota Museum features Lakota art and artifacts. Groups can stop for a buffalo burger and a piece of homemade pie at a local restaurant. Evening entertainment might include a visit to the tribal casino on the Crow Creek or Lower Brule Indian Reservations northwest of Chamberlain. Overnight in Chamberlain.

Day Two

Head west to Murdo and the auto museum featuring more than 250 antique classic cars. Further west lies a collection of early prairie town buildings and the entrance to Badlands National Park. The park was a major film site of the movies "Thunderheart," "Starship Troopers," and "Armageddon." Take the Badlands Loop (Highway 240) for awesome views of this 244,000-acre (97,600 ha) national park. After the Badlands, take a break in Wall at the internationally famous drugstore. Evening entertainment could include a chuckwagon supper and trail or wagon ride at a real Western ranch. Overnight in Wall.

Day Three

Westward ho to the Black Hills. Black Hills tours can hub and spoke out of nearly any city in the area. The area is also perfect for circle tours. See Black Hills itineraries for additional ideas in this region.