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Located right in the heart of North America, South Dakota is sometimes wrongly dismissed as a flyover state. However, it’s a place that is brimming with history and natural beauty. Below are just 7 reasons to consider a trip to the Mount Rushmore State.

See Mount Rushmore

Completed in 1941, Mount Rushmore is a 60ft sculpture carved directly into the face of a mountain, depicting the four iconic presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. It’s the most famous attraction in South Dakota, becoming a pilgrimage site for many Americans and attracting two million visitors each year. There are several places to stay near this monument .
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