South Dakota Tourism

Tourist Spots and Accommodations for the Best Winter Getaways

Travel Writer — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:30:05 +0000

Winter season is also an excellent time to plan a vacation and enjoy the cold climate. Here are several suggestions to an exciting winter getaway. Winter season often limits outdoor vacation and activities. The snow sometimes reaches six inches deep that prevent us from having fun outside. However winter time is not at all that constricting... [Continue Reading]

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Great Scarecrow & Pumpkin Festival – Huron, South Dakota

Editor — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:06:28 +0000

Great Scarecrow & Pumpkin Festival – Huron, South Dakota The Huron Lions and Lioness’ Clubs host the annual Great Scarecrow & Pumpkin Festival. For four days in October they provide the opportunity to showcase imaginative and unusual creations to promote schools, clubs, churches and businesses in the Huron area. There are cash prizes given away for... [Continue Reading]

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FORT PIERRE CHOUTEAU – PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA

Editor — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:41:55 +0000

FORT PIERRE CHOUTEAU – PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA Built in 1832 by the American Fur Company Fort Pierre Choteau was the largest fur trading post on the upper Missouri River. With the size and placement Fort Pierre Choteau became the center of commerce and was the most important European settlement in the entire region. The fort was situated... [Continue Reading]

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Evans Plunge – Hot Springs, South Dakota

Editor — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:46:48 +0000

Evans Plunge – Hot Springs, South Dakota Just a little ways from Mt. Rushmore you can take all the aches and pains of your stressful life away with a warm water swim in Evans Plunge with its warm water swimming pool. The plunge and it’s therapeutic healing water is what has made Hot Springs famous and... [Continue Reading]

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The Roo Ranch – Deadwood, South Dakota

Editor — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:09:55 +0000

The Roo Ranch – Deadwood, South Dakota If you have always wanted to see a Roo but you couldn’t get to Australia then a visit to Deadwood and the Roo Ranch is the perfect solution. The ranch sits in the beautiful Black Hills in Boulder Canyon just 1.5 miles east of Deadwood. You can certainly get there... [Continue Reading]

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Buffalo Roundup and Buffalo Arts Festival – Custer, South Dakota

Editor — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:29:31 +0000

Buffalo Roundup and Buffalo Arts Festival – Custer, South Dakota The way to see if you are truly a cowboy is to join in on the Buffalo Roundup at Custer State Park in the fall of every year. The cowboys, cowgirls and staff from the park saddle up and move approximately 1,500 bison to the buffalo... [Continue Reading]

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South Dakota Discovery Center and Aquarium – Pierre, South Dakota

Editor — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:54:19 +0000

South Dakota Discovery Center and Aquarium – Pierre, South Dakota Interactive exhibits and displays of science to both educate and entertain those that visit the center. More than 60 hands-on exhibits illustrate principles of electricity, magnetism, life sciences, telecommunications and physics. The center’s aquarium features fish species native to the Missouri River. The Center offers teachers inquiry... [Continue Reading]

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Jewel Cave National Monument – South Dakota

Travel Writer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:10:47 +0000

Jewel Cave: South Dakota’s Hidden Treasure While rumors of gold in the Black Hills may have spurred the last Gold Rush, South Dakota still guards its most precious treasure jealously. Jewel Cave if one of the most impressive cave systems in the entire world. Located in the Black Hills National Forest, along with many others, Jewel... [Continue Reading]

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Badlands National Park – South Dakota

Travel Writer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:55:14 +0000

Badlands National Park – South Dakota’s Hidden Beauty In the southwestern part of South Dakota lies one of the most awe-inspiring areas in the world. The otherworldly terrain, multicolored strata and incredible rock formations could be something from Mars or a piece of some rocky outland world. It’s not, though; this terrain was created right here... [Continue Reading]

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Black Hills National Forest – South Dakota

Travel Writer — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:44:32 +0000

The Black Hills: Natural Beauty, Stunning History The Great Plains lie flat from horizon to horizon. However, in the northern distance lies a black smudge against the blue sky. Traveling nearer, visitors are stunned to see black mountains thrusting skyward from the seemingly featureless plains. These are the Black Hills Paha Sapa to the Lakota who... [Continue Reading]

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Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:09:53 +0000

Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science – Sioux Falls, South Dakota Four in One make the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science a wonderful addition to the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area. The Performing Arts Center; Visual Arts Center; Science Center and the CineDome Theater all under one roof join together to provide the opportunity to... [Continue Reading]

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The Worlds Largest Pheasant – Huron, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:58:08 +0000

The Worlds Largest Pheasant – Huron, South Dakota – The pheasant is located on Hwy. 14 East near the Dakota Inn. Steel and fiberglass have been molded to create a 28-foot, 22-ton pheasant. From the tip of its feathered tail to the beak, it spans 40 feet. From the Huron, South Dakota City Web page is... [Continue Reading]

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The Heartland Snowmobile Trail – Huron, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:53:34 +0000

The Heartland Snowmobile Trail – Huron, South Dakota -For the winter outdoorsmen, the Huron area offers 73 miles of groomed snowmobile trails which extends way beyond its borders as it connects with other trail systems throughout the state. The trail runs west of Iroquois to Huron, cuts over to Hwy. 37 and travels to Hwy.... [Continue Reading]

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Storybook Land at Wylie Park – Aberdeen, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:52:08 +0000

Storybook Land at Wylie Park – Aberdeen, South Dakota will enhance the whimsical in everyone with the visits to nursery rhymes from Humpty Dumpty to the Three Bears. There is a castle surrounded by a moat and guarded by Knights wearing their armour. Ride the Storybook Land Express miniature train, even the grown ups will enjoy... [Continue Reading]

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South Dakota State University – Brookings, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:47:31 +0000

South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This small but lively town of nearly 19,000 people is just miles from the Minnesota border and less than an hour’s drive to the state’s largest city, Sioux Falls. SDSU has an enrollment of over 10,000 students making it the largest university in the state. South... [Continue Reading]

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South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum – Brookings, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:42:00 +0000

The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum is a great place to visit and enjoy the history of the Dakota prairie in Brookings, South Dakota. Exhibits include tractors and farm equipment, an original 1882 homestead claim shack, and a recreated 1915 farmhouse. Abundant historic photographs enhance the understanding of South Dakota’s rural qualities. The museum offers a... [Continue Reading]

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Wounded Knee Museum – Wall, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:37:20 +0000

Enter the Wounded Knee Museum and view riveting photographs and descriptions tell the story of a small band of Lakota families who became the focus of the last major military operation of the U.S. Army to subdue the Native American tribes. There may be no better place than the Wounded Knee Museum for a realistic... [Continue Reading]

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Wind Cave National Park – Hot Springs, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:32:51 +0000

Wind Cave National Park – Hot Springs, South Dakota This is one of the world’s longest and most complex caves. When most people think about the importance of Wind Cave they tend to dwell on boxwork and the cave’s vast length. Over many years of exploration and mapping, Wind Cave has grown to be one of the... [Continue Reading]

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Wall Drug Store – Wall, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:27:19 +0000

Wall Drug Store – Wall, South Dakota In the middle of nowhere land the Wall Drug was started in 1931. Since then it has grown and prospered because of the unique and entrepreneurial spirit of it’s owners. Wall Drug was known for it’s billboard signs up and down the highways in the state and neighboring states. When... [Continue Reading]

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Tri-State Memorial Museum – Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:22:51 +0000

Tri-State Memorial Museum – Belle Fourche, South Dakota – The purpose of the Tri-State Memorial Museum is to preserve the historic artifacts from the early settlement of the Tri-State area, including the corners of South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. The museum started in 1955 when Mrs. Roy Williams of Hammond, MT donated a western collection and... [Continue Reading]

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Yankton Riverboat Days – Yankton, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:17:16 +0000

Yankton, South Dakota Riverboat Days and Arts Festival with dates! 2009 August 21, 22 & 23 2010 August 20, 21 & 22 The United States Arny Golden Knights will be preforming at the celebration in 2008 with their fabulous parachute artistry! You will want to be present for this wonderful adventure. Jim Peitz will also be back in town with his... [Continue Reading]

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W.H. Over Museum – Vermillion, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:07:11 +0000

W.H. Over Museum – Vermillion, South Dakota How did a Perkins County homesteader with an eighth grade education develop a scientific career and become director of the University of South Dakota Museum? It all began when young William Henry Over found an arrowhead in his father’s field near Albion, Illinois, where he was born in 1866.... [Continue Reading]

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Valiant Vineyards Winery – Vermillion, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:02:41 +0000

Valiant Vineyards Winery of Vermillion began over a decade ago when Eldon and Sherry Nygaard set out to establish the first winery in South Dakota. In 1993, they planted a small vineyard on land over-looking Turkey Ridge Creek in Turner County, South Dakota. Valiant Vineyards Winery crafts fifteen different wines ranging from dry whites and... [Continue Reading]

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South Dakota Art Museum – Brookings, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:57:52 +0000

The South Dakota Art Museum features 7 spacious galleries, the Museum Store and the Kid’s Sensation Station. Since 1970, the South Dakota Art Museum has been a place for people from many different parts of the world to enjoy the artistic legacy of South Dakota in all its diversity. Permanent galleries, changing exhibitions, publications, lectures,... [Continue Reading]

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Sica Hollow State Park – Sisseton, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:52:20 +0000

Sica Hollow State Park – Sisseton, South Dakota -this woodland on the prairie shades a spectrum of colorful wildflowers. Whether exploring sunlit bogs and gurgling springs or meandering along darkened woodland trails and a waving sea of prairie. Hiking, horseback riding and picnicing are the favorite pastimes of this park which remains a near-wilderness area. The... [Continue Reading]

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SDSU McCrory Garden Party – Brookings, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:47:49 +0000

McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota are said to be the prettiest 65 acres in the state. McCrory Gardens is unique in the nation because of the variety of ornamental plants, all placed in harmonious settings to display them to their best advantage. From the beginning, the Gardens have been an All- American Selections (AAS) display... [Continue Reading]

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Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge – Aberdeen, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:42:11 +0000

Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge – Aberdeen, South Dakota Sand Lake Refuge offers a wide variety of seasonal and year round accessible recreational opportunities that are wildlife compatible. Wildlife observation, bird watching, education, photography, hunting and fishing are all popular activities at Sand Lake. Sand Lake is home to over 266 species of birds, 40... [Continue Reading]

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Redlin Art Center – Watertown, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:37:34 +0000

Rockville white granite columns reaching 38 feet skyward against the 52,000 square foot brick building, the grandeur of the structure envelopes visitors as they enter the Redlin Art Center. With over 150 of Terry Redlin’s art on display you will see the skill this outdoor artist brings to the variety of artwork he presents. Every painting... [Continue Reading]

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World Wildlife Adventures Museum – Chamberlain, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:32:57 +0000

The Museum is now closed. We are sad to say that you will no longer be able to visit this attraction. World Wildlife Adventures Museum – Chamberlain, South Dakota offer a wide variety of displays to educate and entertain. Native American and African Artifacts "Kiddies Corner" – See animals and birds in natural family settings. South Dakota Native... [Continue Reading]

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West Pollock Recreation Area – Pollock, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:28:17 +0000

West Pollock Recreation Area – Pollock, South Dakota Anglers enjoy this recreation area as a prime location to stay when fishing for walleyes and an abundance of other Lake Oahe fish at the West Pollock Recreation Area near Pollock, South Dakota. The boat ramp provides easy access to the water. In the fall, pheasant, grouse and waterfowl... [Continue Reading]

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South Dakota Hunting – Whole State

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:21:39 +0000

Hunting is a year-round sport in South Dakota. Hunters have access to nearly 5 million acres of public land. Upland game, waterfowl, small game and big game dominate the fall hunting seasons. Predator hunting fills the winter months, while spring signals the start of turkey hunting and the second season for light geese. Throughout the off-season,... [Continue Reading]

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South Dakota Hall of Fame – Chamberlain, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:17:01 +0000

South Dakota Hall of Fame – Chamberlain, South Dakota; The South Dakota Hall of Fame honors those who built the great state and those individuals who continue to contribute to future developments of the state. The South Dakota Hall of Fame is a non-profit, non-governmental organization recognizing South Dakotans who stand above the rest. Each... [Continue Reading]

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Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo – Mobridge, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:12:23 +0000

Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo in Mobridge, South Dakota is held every July 2,3 and 4th. Traditions of the old west come alive for the Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo every July 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 pm nightly, which features top-name professional cowboys and cowgirls, top animals and top rodeo entertainment. In addition to the rodeo... [Continue Reading]

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Sitting Bull Monument – Mobridge, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:07:43 +0000

In Mobridge, South Dakota you will have the opportunity to view the Sitting Bull Monument. The Sitting Bull reburial was back in 1953 to the area that had been home to him. The gravesite of the Sioux Indian, Chief Sitting Bull, leader of the Sioux tribe is one you should visit. He was born on the... [Continue Reading]

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Roam Free Park – Chamberlain, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:02:05 +0000

Roam Free Park – Chamberlain, South Dakota With the help of a generous community advocate Dr. Charles Loos , formerly of Chamberlain, the vision of Roam Free Park began. An agreement was established with the understanding that developments of the land exclude that of commercial or residential use and be used to preserve and thus expose... [Continue Reading]

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Revheim Bay Recreation Area – Mobridge, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:57:35 +0000

Revheim Bay Recreation Area – Mobridge, South Dakota offeres a day use only park, and features horseshoes, a sand volleyball court, picnic shelters and a playground. Archery, fishing, hiking, horseshoes with use of four picnic shelters along with a playground for the kids will make for a wonderful day out. Volleyball, and ORV/ATV are are available. Swimming/Beaches:... [Continue Reading]

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The Mammoth Site – Hot Springs, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:52:59 +0000

The Mammoth Site is located near Hot Springs, South Dakota. More than 26,000 years ago, large Columbian and woolly mammoths were trapped and died in a spring-fed pond near what is now the southwest edge of Hot Springs, South Dakota. Discovered by chance in 1974 while excavating for a housing development the Mammoth Site is the... [Continue Reading]

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The Journey Museum – Rapid City, SD

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:47:34 +0000

Enjoy the Journey Museum in Rapid City where you will discover where dinosaurs lie buried beneath the prairie soil, learn why the Sioux call their sacred Black Hills the "Center of the Universe," and experience life as a homesteader settling on the Great Plains. The Journey Museum brings together four major prehistoric and historic collections to... [Continue Reading]

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The Black Hills Maze – Rapid City, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:37:38 +0000

The Black Hills Maze near Rapid City has a 37,000 square foot, two level maze. 400 ft. Racing Ziplines, 25 ft. climbing tower, water wars, and bankshot basketball. A life-size labyrinth of 1.2 miles of walkways, bridges and towers. The Black Hills Maze was constructed in 1991 by a local couple following their family experience... [Continue Reading]

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The Annual Black Hills Roundup Rodeo – Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:32:11 +0000

The Annual Black Hills Roundup Rodeo – Belle Fourche, South Dakota The Roundup is one of the oldest continuously held outdoor rodeos in America. Top ranked cowboys and cowgirls perform in the many events including barrel racing, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bull riding, team roping and more. Spectators will be able to view the action while... [Continue Reading]

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Tatanka: Story of the Bison – Deadwood, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:27:46 +0000

Kevin Costner’s Bison and Interpretive Center tells the story of the bison (buffalo) of the plains states during the 1820’s to today. Tatanka is a Lakota word that literally means “bull buffalo,” but Tatanka meant more than that. Ceremonies and daily life revolved around sacred reverence for Tatanka. The bison provided not only clothing and meat... [Continue Reading]

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – Sturgis, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:22:17 +0000

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – Sturgis, South Dakota – The Rally is an annual event drawing people from all over the country for days of riding, friendship and shopping. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has grown to become one of the oldest, largest and greatest motorcycle events. The rally brings people from all over the United States to... [Continue Reading]

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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame – Sturgis, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:17:54 +0000

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame – Sturgis, South Dakota – The mission of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is to preserve the great history of motorcycling and to honor the men and women who have made a positive and significant impact on our sport and lifestyle. This is a world-class museum... [Continue Reading]

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Storybook Island – Rapid City, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:12:29 +0000

Storybook Island – Rapid City, South Dakota This is a free park in Rapid City whre you can meet Humpty Dumpty, Pinnochio and other favorite childhood characters. Nursery rhymes and Fairytales come to life in animated and real life scenes. Storybook Island is a magical place that includes a children’s theatre featuring live performances, 140+ fairytale sets,... [Continue Reading]

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South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center – Pierre, South Dakota

Editor — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:10:27 +0000

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center – Pierre, South Dakota Created to preserve the historical and cultural legacy of the state’s early Sioux inhabitants and the first waves of European settlers. The facility brings history alive through exhibits, educational programming and research services. You’ll experience everything from early American Indian cultures to the arrival of white settlers, river boats... [Continue Reading]

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South Dakota Air and Space Museum – Box Elder, S.D.

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:07:05 +0000

South Dakota Air and Space Museum – Box Elder, S.D. You can see up-close more than 25 historic bombers, fighters, utility aircraft, missiles, plus many indoor exhibits of aviation memorabilia. The South Dakota Air and Space Museum serves to educate and entertain the public. Not only does it give information about the history of US Air Force... [Continue Reading]

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Rushmore Cave – Keystone, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:02:37 +0000

Beautiful Rushmore Cave was discovered when adventurous gold miners searching for their fortune stumbled onto the cave’s entrance instead. Winding passageways lead you 60 million years back in time. Icicle-like stalactites hang from cavern ceilings, while spires of stalagmites rise from the smooth rock floor. The temperature stays close to a comfortable 58 degree year-round. Beautiful Rushmore... [Continue Reading]

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Reptile Gardens – Rapid City, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:58:30 +0000

Reptile Gardens in Rapid City was first opened in 1937 by eEntrepreneur and reptile-hobbiest Earl Brockelsby. "Maniac", America’s Giant Crocodile. Spectacular tropical orchids. More reptiles species than any other zoo in the world. Giant tortoises.Exotic birds. Komodo Dragon all await your visit at the Reptile Gardens. Open: 7 days a week from April 1 – December... [Continue Reading]

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Top Gun Hunting Ranch, Howard, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:51:55 +0000

Top Gun Hunting Ranch is a 2600 acre pheasant hunting ground with a 2000 square foot bunkhouse. Overnight and day hunting trips are available. Because it is a preserve, the hunting season is able to run longer than the regular South Dakota season. Guides and dogs are available, but you have the option to go it... [Continue Reading]

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Thomsen Center Archeodome – Mitchell, South Dakota

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:46:26 +0000

Thomsen Center Archeodome – Mitchell, South Dakota 57301 Come and experience The Thomsen Center Archeodome which covers the open archeology dig in the prehistoric Indian village and provides visitors year-round access. The 10,000 square-foot building encloses two full lodges on its exposed earthen floor. It includes a full laboratory, darkroom, computer classroom, and video conferencing studio.... [Continue Reading]

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