A Branson Christmas Badlands & Black Hills South Dakota

Badlands & Black Hills
of South Dakota

December 15-21, 2025

 

Price Per Person

Single $1999, Double $1559, Triple $1409, Quad $1339

 

 
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Embark on a spectacular seven-day, six-night journey to the heart of the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota. This adventure combines breathtaking landscapes, historic landmarks, and unique attractions that promise to create lifelong memories.

Half the fun is the scenic motorcoach ride, showcasing the stunning geography and charming stops along the way. Once in South Dakota, a knowledgeable local guide will enhance your experience, sharing insights into historic towns, National memorials, and State and National Parks. Don’t miss this unforgettable trip!

Featured Attractions:

  • Frank Lloyd Write Home and Studio Tour (Oak Park, Illinois): Discover Wright’s first architectural masterpiece, where he explored design concepts that shaped his philosophy.

  • Spam Museum Tour (Austin, Minnesota): Learn the fascinating history of Hormel Foods, the origins of Spam, and its cultural impact worldwide.

  • Fort Meade: Once a military outpost (1878-1944), this site played a pivotal role in maintaining peace on the Dakota frontier.

  • Homestake Visitor Center/Opencut Gold Mine: Explore the deepest gold mine in the Northern Hemisphere and its ties to Nobel Prize-winning science.

  • Historic Deadwood: Experience 1870s gold rush. history win Main Street shootouts, a narrated tour, and a visit to the iconic Mt. Moriah “Boot Hill” Cemetery.

  • Fort Hayes: Visit the site of Dances with Wolves, complete with a chuck wagon Supper and show.

  • Mt. Rushmore National Memorial: Behold the iconic carvings of four US presidents, with exhibits and interactive displays

  • Crazy Horse Memorial: Witness the world’s largest mountain carving in progress and explore Native American history at the Indian Museum or North America.

  • Custer State Park: Discover granite peaks, rolling grasslands, and wildlife, including bison and prairie dogs.

  • Dinner at State Game Lodge: Dine in the historic lodge that served as the summer White House for Calvin Coolidge.

  • Wall Drug: This famous stop offers shopping, dining, and free ice water, with a touch of South Dakota charm.

  • Badlands National Park: Marvel at rugged landscapes and rich fossil beds on the Scenic Loop Road, with stops at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.

  • Corn Palace (Mitchell, South Dakota): Tour this unique attraction and uncover “a-maiz-ing” facts.


What’s Included

  • Motorcoach transportation (motorcoach driver tip NOT included)

  • 6 nights’ lodging

  • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners, water & snacks

  • Step-on guide tip

 

Prepare for your trip

Trip information will be sent approximately thirty days prior to the trip. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Ruth at ruth@windmilltoursmi.com or by calling (231) 878-4961.