While the beauty of South Dakota’s natural land is amazing, there are some man made structures that are just as impressive. These enchanting wonders are located throughout the state and have fascinated people for years. It really shows the greatness we as humans are capable of. Whether it be huge sculptures or shaping the natural land, they make South Dakota the unique state we know and love.

1. The tunnels carved from natural rock formations along the Needles Highway.
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2. The stunning Chapel in the Hills, based on Norwegian stave churches.
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3. The boy walking a dinosaur sculpture, which turns a lot of heads when people first see it.
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4. The Pactola Lake, or reservoir, created from the Pactola Dam. It is now very popular for all kinds of outdoor recreation.
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5. The Ward Whitman's concrete instate tipis along the rest stops of South Dakota.
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They look pretty awesome from underneath.
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6. This bridge over a bridge over a road, near Keystone.
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7. A tourist favorite, the Corn Palace in Mitchell, made from actual corn cobs.
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8. The Crazy Horse Memorial, which when completed will be the largest carving in the world.
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9. And, of course, Mount Rushmore, fascinating thousands of people every year.
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Mount Rushmore surpasses being one of the most enchanting man made wonders in the state to being one of the most recognized wonders in the entire world. Read these interesting facts about it to learn more!

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