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See. Mount Rushmore Iconic national monument, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. Visit in early fall for cooler weather and lighter crowds. Custer State Park Explore the 18-mile Wildlife Loop for bison, pronghorn, and wild burros. Rivals national parks in scope and splendor. Needles Highway A 14-mile scenic drive with pine forests, narrow tunnels, and the Needles Eye granite spire. Crazy Horse Memorial World's largest mountain carving in progress, honoring Lakota chief Crazy Horse.

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Stay. Rapid City Ideally positioned near historical icons and national treasures like Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.

Lonely PlanetJul 30, 2026

The USA's Top 10 Shoulder Season Destinations

Cool mornings, fewer crowds and lower prices make shoulder season an ideal time to explore these 10 fantastic locations in the United States.

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  • Needles HighwayTrailCuster State Park, United Statesfamed for its granite spires and narrow tunnels
  • Saguaro National ParkTrailTucson, United Statesfeatures cactus-studded trails like the Valley View Trail
  • Mount RushmoreSightRapid City, United Statesmarked its 100th anniversary in 2025
  • Wildlife LoopAirportCuster State Park, United Statesdrive for bison, pronghorn and wild burros
  • Badlands National ParkSightRapid City, United Statesoffers dramatic landscapes all along the 39-mile Loop Road
  • Main StreetNeighborhoodRapid City, United Statesstroll for life-size bronze statues of past presidents
  • Art AlleyNeighborhoodRapid City, United Stateswander for graffiti-style murals
  • Dinosaur ParkParkRapid City, United Statesseven super-size concrete dinos watched over the city
  • Firehouse Brewing CompanyPubRapid City, United Statesoldest brewery in South Dakota
  • Dane County Farmers’ MarketMarketMadison, United Statesoffering local produce, farm-fresh eggs, cheese curds
  • Wisconsin State CapitolSightMadison, United Statesarchitecturally stunning, features a 360-degree observation deck
  • Olbrich Botanical GardensGardenMadison, United Statesinvites peaceful strolls, enhanced by outdoor art exhibit
  • GLEAMPlaceMadison, United Statesoutdoor art exhibit featuring large-scale light installations
  • Capital City State TrailTrailMadison, United Statescycle for scenic farmland and lakeside views
  • TaliesinNature reserveSpring Green, United StatesFrank Lloyd Wright's home, an important stop on his trail
  • Frank Lloyd Wright TrailTrailMadison, United Statesincludes Taliesin and Madison's Monona Terrace
  • Monona TerraceSightMadison, United Statespart of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
  • Tornado Steak HouseRestaurantMadison, United Statessupper club vibes and hearty chops
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumZooTucson, United States98-acre zoo, botanical garden and natural history museum
  • Valley View TrailTrailSaguaro National Park, United Stateswinds through saguaros, prickly pear and teddy bear cholla
  • Pima Air & Space MuseumMuseumTucson, United Statesget close to historic aircraft
  • San Xavier Del Bac MissionSightTucson, United Statesbeautifully preserved Spanish colonial mission
  • Tucson Bike ToursPlaceTucson, United Statesbook for taco tour, sample Sonoran hot dog
  • Burns Basin OverlookSightBadlands National Park, United States
  • Pinnacles OverlookSightBadlands National Park, United States
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Atlas ObscuraMar 31

Wyoming, and What Happens When You Pull Over

I had not planned to stop in Pringle, South Dakota. We were driving west through the Black Hills to take a day trip to Wyoming when … I spotted it — a large sculpture made entirely of bicycles, welded together on the roadside outside of town, going nowhere and completely magnificent. We pulled over. My kids ran through its arches and tunnels. We took pictures. We left 10 minutes later having se…

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 4, 2025

The 50 Most Beautiful Places in the US

“America the Beautiful,” indeed.

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  • Grand Prismatic SpringSightYellowstone National Park, United StatesLargest hot spring in the US, a rainbow ring of colors.
  • Highway 1HotelBig Sur, United StatesIconic American road trip route along the coast.
  • Cades CoveSightGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesVerdant valley with wildlife viewing opportunities.
  • Angel OakSightCharleston, United StatesOne of the most beautiful places in America.
  • Clay Head PreserveSightBlock Island, United States190-acre nature conservancy with walking paths.
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National GeographicNov 25, 2025

Black Hills and dazzling lakes—the ultimate guide to South Dakota's largest state park

The wild heart of South Dakota, Custer State Park rivals many of America’s national parks in scope and splendour. Just a 30-minute drive from the iconic faces of Mount Rushmore, you’ll discover some ...

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