HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – Family vacations with school-aged children are a time for fun and increasingly a time for learning. Most tourist attractions have always offered some kind of cultural or historical ...

The Mount Rushmore State has its fair share of attractions. Just look at its nickname. Yet the bold-faced names outshine hidden treasures like Sisseton, an inviting city on the prairie with unique ...

The data reflects visitors across all of South Dakota's diverse tourism offerings.

Hagen released the annual report from Tourism Economics this week (Jan. 21, 2026) during the state tourism conference. The ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For many, Labor Day marks the end of tourism season, and according to an article released by South Dakota News Watch, it’s been a slow year for the Mount Rushmore state.

New numbers show South Dakota’s tourism industry remained a powerful economic driver in 2025, delivering steady visitation, ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Members of South Dakota state government committee were curious about tourism jobs and other data during a presentation by the South Dakota Department of Tourism official.

For the second consecutive year, southeastern South Dakota has surpassed the Black Hills & Badlands region in visitor spending, with Sioux Falls playing a significant role in that achievement. Of that ...

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) - Family vacations with school-aged children are a time for fun and increasingly a time for learning. Most tourist attractions have always offered some kind ...