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2018The Great Eight is the quintessential American road trip

The perfect combination of natural beauty and good, old-fashioned Americana

  • 52
  • 55:55
  • 3,668 mi
  • $1617
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Created by cedarq - June 25th 2018

South Dakota's location right in the heart of America has historically made the state a road-tripping crossroads. The fact that so many area attractions are worth visiting has kept it popular with those in search of a Great American Road Trip. A group of these attractions, the Great Eight, make up some of the country's most iconic roadside stops, prettiest parks, quirkiest small towns, and legendary monuments. From the scenic, sweeping Missouri River, to the prairies and pinnacles of Badlands National Park, to the stony, stern gaze of the presidents at Mount Rushmore, the Great Eight is as quintessential a road trip as you can find.

Photo of Millerton Lake State Rec. Area
5.0

5290 Millerton Rd, Friant, CA, US

Millerton Lake State Rec. Area

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463mi 07h 01m
Photo of New Frontier Rv Park
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4360 Rim Rock Rd, Winnemucca, NV, US

New Frontier Rv Park

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180 Melarkey St, Winnemucca, NV, US

Ormachea's Dinner House

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113mi 01h 35m

1 Interpretive Center Way, Elko, NV, US

California Trail Interpretive Center

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184mi 02h 52m
Photo of Anderson Camps
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1188 E 990 S, Eden, ID, US

Anderson Camps

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239mi 03h 41m

750 West Broadway, WY, US

Virginian RV Park

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US Highway 26, Jackson, WY, US

Elk Antler Arches

105 N Glenwood St, Jackson, WY, US

Jackson Hole Museum

2820 Rungius Rd, Jackson, WY, US

National Museum of Wildlife Art

Photo of Chapel of the Transfiguration
4.5

Grand Teton National Park, Moose, WY, US

Chapel of the Transfiguration

Photo of Cunningham Cabin
4.0

Us 89, Elk, WY, US

Cunningham Cabin

Photo of Mad River Boat Trips Inc.
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1255 US Highway 89, Jackson, WY, US

Mad River Boat Trips Inc.

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285mi 04h 41m

1101 Prairie Lane, Bar Nunn, WY, US

Casper KOA

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Photo of Fort Caspar
4.5

4001 Fort Caspar Rd, Casper, WY, US

Fort Caspar

904 N Poplar St, Casper, WY, US

Casper Planetarium

Photo of White Mountain Petroglyphs
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US 191, Rock Springs, WY, US

White Mountain Petroglyphs

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6mi 00h 11m
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5mi 00h 14m

125 College Dr, Casper, WY, US

Tate Geological Museum

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Whether it's taking in the gorgeous sights of Custer National Park, or learning about the history of Mt. Rushmore, this South Dakota trip is sure to be one you remember for a lifetime. Get lost exploring the many caves of South Dakota, snag a photo with buffalo inches from your car, and even set foot on a bridge directly over the center of the Missouri River. This is a trip you'll be glad you took.