Tourism
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Short-term rentals highlight balancing act of Black Hills housing
Property owners see opportunity but must navigate a patchwork of local policies.
Small businesses tap South Dakota tourism growth
Visitor spending topped $5 billion last year and supports 9% of the workforce, or nearly 59,000 jobs, many of them smaller operators. "We have the ability to do things that maybe other hotels don't."
Processing wild game still a challenge for South Dakota hunters
“I don’t know if it’s just the lack of processors still out there, but we're up 30% to 40% over last year in terms of animal drop-offs. ... We’re slammed right now.”
South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance to support entrepreneurs
"I believe that it is an act of sovereignty for a tribe to take control of their cultural history by telling their own story. And what better way to do that than tourism with people from your local community to even internationally?"
Burial sites bring history to life across South Dakota
Laura Ingalls Wilder, Wild Bill Hickok and other famous (and infamous) figures contribute to state tourism.
Tourist attractions combine sightseeing and science
Some sites are capitalizing and partnering on an increased interest in learning in hopes of inspiring the next generation of South Dakota's STEM workforce.
Southeast SD surges ahead of Black Hills in tourism revenue
South Dakota saw $4.96 billion in tourism spending in 2023, with 14.7 million visitors. Increasingly, more of them are drawn to the 14 counties in and around Sioux Falls.