South Dakota is expansive where rolling prairies give way to the dramatic Black Hills National Forest. See the colorful cliffs and canyons at Badlands National Park, explore from the prairies to the mountains at Custer State Park and learn all about their famous bison herd. Mt. Rushmore is a tour highlight! See the amazing carving of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln on the side of the mountain. Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial – the towering mountainside sculpture of the famous Indian Chief. Other South Dakota highlights include the Ft. Hays Western Dinner Show including sets from the movie “Dances with Wolves”, spend 2 nights in Rapid City, visit Deadwood, drive-thru Sturgis, see Sioux Falls, the Statue “Dignity”, Wall Drug and the Corn Palace. North Dakota is dominated by the Great Plains that give way to the rugged Badlands near the border with Montana where Theodore Roosevelt National Park sits. Drive along the South Loop road inside the park that winds through the hills and buttes through the ND Badlands. Watch for wildlife such as elk, coyotes & prairie dogs. A herd of approximately 300 American bison and a historic demonstration herd of feral horses also call the Park home. We overnight near Medora, ND and experience some of the best dining in the West at Pitchfork Fondue – cowboy chefs expertly load New York Strip steaks onto pitchforks to cook! Get into the Western spirit at the Medora Musical – a fun & entertaining Country Western Music Revue Show. The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center has engaging exhibits, hundreds of period artifacts, world-class art collections and friendly interpreters who tell the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition that traversed North Dakota. The North American Bison Discovery Center in Jamestown, ND is the number one resource for all things related to the restoration of the American bison. Learn about the animal’s natural history, cultural significance, ecological impact, and view the herds in the pastures. We will even make a stop to see the ND roadside attraction – the World’s Largest Buffalo Monument standing 26 feet tall! Other places we will visit along the way include Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming, drive through eastern Montana, make a stop at the St. Louis Arch and Sioux Falls, SD and Omaha, NE. A guided tour of Chicago is a tour highlight, enjoy an overnight stay in the top Midwest vacation spot of Wisconsin Dells, WI, visit one of the largest working dairy farms in the U.S. in Indiana, and visit the Mall of America-the largest mall in the US. This is a Classic Road Trip packed full of so many amazing stops and visits along the way! Includes 16 Meals (10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners + 2 Free Drury Inn Dinners)
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