| If you are a true motorcycle enthusiast, you can't | | | | The Sturgis Bike Rally includes a number of great |
| miss the annual Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota. | | | | events. You'll find concerts going on all week by |
| The rally is one of the oldest and largest in the world. | | | | great bands. Whether you like rock, classic rock, or |
| You can enjoy scenic rides, entertainment, other bike | | | | country, you'll find music that makes you want to |
| enthusiasts, and a great Main Street. | | | | dance and party. For example, the Rock 'n the Rally |
| The Sturgis Bike Rally takes place the first week | | | | natural amphitheater hosts a number of national acts |
| after the first weekend in August each year. Sturgis | | | | during the rally. Have the urge to get up on stage |
| has a normal population of around 6,400 people. | | | | yourself? Hit one of the karaoke events. |
| Attendance at the rallies generally tops 400,000 | | | | You'll also find hundreds of different vendors in |
| bikers and enthusiasts. | | | | Sturgis for the rally. You can participate in demos for |
| Once you get to Sturgis, you'll have a range of | | | | new motorcycle models or see new products coming |
| choices for lodging. Whether you want to stay at a | | | | to the market to customize your bike. Whether |
| hotel, RV park, or campground, you'll find lodging that | | | | you're looking for apparel, parts, or accessories for |
| meets your needs. Many bikers prefer campgrounds | | | | your motorcycle, you'll find it at the bike rally. You |
| and RV parks during the rally because of the | | | | can also see thousands of bikes owned by other |
| flexibility and camaraderie that they offer. With | | | | bikers that can give you ideas on how to customize |
| common areas, campgrounds offer a better chance | | | | your own ride. |
| to get to know other bikers and party. | | | | Many campgrounds also put on activities during the |
| While you're in Sturgis, don't miss the area's | | | | bike rally. Activities range from motorcycle rodeos to |
| attractions. Take a scenic ride into the Black Hills and | | | | beauty contests to races. Check at the campground |
| see Mt. Rushmore. Sturgis also has the Motorcycle | | | | you'll be staying at to see what will be happening |
| Museum and Hall of Fame. You'll see a variety of | | | | during the rally week. |
| motorcycles, memorabilia, and photographs. | | | | |