The Best of the Dakotas

Discover America’s frontier spirit on this adventure highlighting the best of South and North Dakota. From Sioux Falls to Bismarck, explore Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Ride the historic 1880 Train, encounter bison in Custer State Park, enjoy the Medora Musical, and cruise the Missouri River—an unforgettable journey through legendary landscapes.

• Roundtrip transportation from East Peoria & Bloomington to Chicago
• Roundtrip flights from Chicago
• Roundtrip transfers in destination
• Hotel accommodations
• 16 meals:  8 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners
• Narrated sightseeing tour of Sioux Falls including Falls Park, Pettigrew Home and the Old Courthouse
• Enjoy lunch and tour at McCrossan Boys Ranch
• Visit Hansen Wheel and Wagon Shop, builders of horse-drawn wagons and stagecoaches
• Drive through the unique landscape of Badlands National Park
• Black Hills touring including Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, a jeep ride and lunch in Custer State Park
• Visit the Journey Museum to learn about Indian culture and heritage
• Ride the 1880 Train of the Black Hills Central Railroad
• Enjoy free time in historic Deadwood and visit Mount Moriah Cemetery, known as “Boot Hill”
• Drive through Theodore Roosevelt National Park and btour the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
• Enjoy a traditional Pitchfork Steak Fondue
• Tour Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, outpost and home of Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer
• Narrated cruise on the mighty Missouri River aboard the Lewis & Clark river vessel