Black Hills, South Dakota

If you decide to go on this fall foliage getaway, you’ll discover that there’s something for everyone in South Dakota’s Black Hills, including all that stunning scenery.

The weather will likely be excellent between mid-September to mid-October, bringing golden splashes across the thickly forested landscape.

Visit Mount Rushmore on this fall foliage getaway, and take a scenic drive through Custer State Park on the Needles Highway with its unique rock formations.

Or you can travel the Wildlife Loop to spot bison, wild mules, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and elk. And if you’re looking for some Old West entertainment, Deadwood is THE place to visit.