The Wizard's Balloon Ride at The Land of Oz

features diving boards, lap pools, concessions and a sandy play area.

The Dacotah Prairie Museum

Along with all of the outdoor family fun, Aberdeen is full of history. Dacotah Prairie Museum showcases over a century’s worth of artifacts and stories of the people and natural history of the region. Located on Main Street, the museum has tour guides available and admission is free but donations are appreciated.

Fun Happens

Aberdeen has everything you need for a weekend of family fun from entertainment to food for even the pickiest of eaters. Aberdeen has more than 70 restaurants and eateries. You’ll fi nd fast food, casual dining and fi ne dining establishments scattered throughout the town. Aberdeen also offers visitors a variety of comfortable lodging options. Visitors can shop til’ they drop at the Aberdeen mall, local downtown retail stores or at one of America’s big box store chains.

When you come to Aberdeen, you won’t fi nd long lines or large crowds. But you will fi nd the ideal environment for spending time together. And nmatter how old you are (or think you are), Aberdeen has the power to have you acting like a kid again. You’ll be chasing rainbows down the Yellow Brick Road, reliving your favorite childhood fairytale and splashing and laughing until it hurts. Plan your family getaway at AberdeenFun.com

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