A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Native American Scenic Byway

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National Scenic Byway
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Scenic header: View of Native American Scenic Byway on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation · Public Domain. Photo provided by the Alliance of Tribal Tourism Advocates · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

National Scenic Byway

The byway crosses the reservations of four tribes of Lakota Sioux: Crow Creek, Lower Brule, Cheyenne River, and Standing Rock. Its many memorial markers, monuments, museums, and sacred sites commemorate the heritage of the Sioux Nation and help you hear history from the Native American point of view.

This photo shows the wide open views of the Native American Scenic Byway as it passes through the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.
View of Native American Scenic Byway on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation
Public Domain. Photo provided by the Alliance of Tribal Tourism Advocates

Before you go

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.