Southeast South Dakota Tourism
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Missouri River Expeditions - Vermillion, South Dakota
Missouri River Expeditions of Vermillion, South Dakota can facilitate families, novices, solo paddlers, and groups of up to 30. MRE offers guided kayak expeditions every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on a stretch of Wild and Scenic Missouri River between Yankton SD and Ponca NE.
Loftus Store, De Smet, South Dakota
The Loftus Store in De Smet, South Dakota is the original store built in 1879. Featured in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s well-known "Little House" books, the store today sells a variety of merchandise and Laura Ingalls Wilder souvenirs.
Six of author Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books are set in and around De Smet, including "By the Shores of Silver Lake", "The Long Winter", and "Little Town on the Prairie", and more.
Lewis & Clark Heritage Days Festival - Elk Point, South Dakota
Lewis & Clark Heritage Days Festival - Elk Point, South Dakota
This living hisotry festival has received national recognition for its re-enactment of the Lewis & Clark election, (Following the death of Sgt. Charles Floyd, the captains needed a replacement. A vote was held on Aug. 22,
1804. Patrick Gass received 19 votes in what is believed to be the first election by U.S. citizens west of the Mississippi.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society - De Smet, South Dakota
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society is located in De Smet, South Dakota.
Open year round, they offer tours of two original Ingalls family homes filled with items that belonged to Laura and her family. There are 16 other sites in De Smet that Laura mentioned in her books that visitors may see.
Lake Herman State Park - Madison, South Dakota
Lake Herman State Park - Madison, South Dakota offers camping, boating, fishing, and cross country skiing as favorite activities at the park.
Offering 70 electrical campsites, two tent-only sites and two camping cabins. Visitors to the park for the day can play disc golf, hike, cross-country ski, canoe, play horseshoes or immerse themselves in the history of the area.
House of Mary Shrine - Yankton, South Dakota
House of Mary Shrine - Yankton, South Dakota
On a hillcrest near Yankton, overlooking Lewis & Clark Lake, three giant crosses stand as a reminder of the life and death of Jesus Christ.
Down the slope a bell tower, statues, shrinettes, the Way of the Cross, the Living Waters, the Rosary Way and St. Joseph’s Chapel are tucked among the trees. Here is where you can find the House of Mary Shrine.
History of South Dakota Hall of Fame-Chamberlain, South Dakota
History of South Dakota Hall of Fame-Chamberlain, South Dakota
In beautiful Chamberlain, South Dakota, there resides the official South Dakota Hall of Fame. Honoring the contributions and people who made this state great, the Hall of Fame has displays on numerous people who shaped history. Among the more famous members of this diverse group are Lawrance Welk, Mary Hart, Bob Barker, Hubert Humphrey, George McGovern, and Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Historic Downtown District - Yankton, South Dakota
Stroll through Historic Downtown Yankton, with more than 150 individually owned and operated businesses and unique shops. You will discover specialty gift, clothing and antique shops, art galleries and a variety of home furnishings, decorating and business services to suit your needs.
Heartland Country Corn Maze - Harrisburg, SD
Heartland Country Corn Maze - Harrisburg, SD Enjoy a walk through the wonderful natural environment provided by maturing corn. With a Maze Map and a list of questions in hand, find your way to ten checkpoints which contain answers. Find the Hidden checkpoint and receive a FREE treat from the Concession Barn.
Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Great Plains Zoo features over 500 animals from around the world. Our 45-acre park features animals in simulated natural habitats, such as the Asian Cat Habitat, Bear Canyon and our new African Savannah. The popular Children’s Zoo gives visitors an up close and personal chance to interact with the animals.
