Black Hills, South Dakota
(Driving Time: 5 hours, Distance: 330 miles)
- I can explore the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial, wind through the scenic Iron Mountain Road with its iconic pigtail bridges, and get up close with amazing rock formations like the Needles Highway.
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
(Driving Time: 1 hour, Distance: 70 miles)
- This striking landscape of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires provides a window into an ancient sea with some of the world's richest fossil beds.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(Driving Time: 4 hours, Distance: 240 miles)
- As one of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis offers a vibrant arts and music scene, excellent craft breweries, and top-notch museums like the Walker Art Center.
Omaha, Nebraska
(Driving Time: 3.5 hours, Distance: 210 miles)
- Omaha surprises with its impressive Henry Doorly Zoo, scenic parks along the Missouri River, and rich Native American heritage sites.
Kansas City, Missouri
(Driving Time: 6 hours, Distance: 360 miles)
- Known for its legendary barbecue, jazz heritage, and iconic fountains, KC also boasts world-class museums like the Nelson-Atkins for art lovers.
Des Moines, Iowa
(Driving Time: 3.5 hours, Distance: 210 miles)
- The capital city surprises with a lively downtown, impressive art scene with the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and fun family attractions like the Blank Park Zoo.