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Make These Communities Part Of Your Southeast South Dakota Adventure! H Wilde Prairie Winery: Join us in the country for 1
BRANDON
a taste of our handcrafted wines from South Dakota grown grapes, fruits and honey. Winery and vineyard are on our farm just north of I-90 west of Hwy 11. Thursday-Monday, May 1st to November 30th. 48052 259th Street, Brandon, 605-582-6471, www.wildeprairiewinery.com
2 South Dakota Art Museum: Explore wide H open spaces and discover the spirit of the prairie at the
BROOKINGS
South Dakota Art Museum. Galleries feature Native American art, work by Harvey Dunn and a dynamic exhibit schedule. Admission is free. Learn more at www.southdakotaartmuseum.com. 1036 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-5423.
3 Children’s Museum of South Dakota: H
Play. Learn. Discover! Fun memories await your family. Cruise down KidStreet, play in our indoor and outdoor Prairie spaces, or discover your inner artist. Meet Mama T. Rex & her baby Max! Tues.- Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 12-5pm; Closed Mondays. Hungry? Café Coteau inside museum. Brookings, SD, 605-692-6700, www.prairieplay.org
4 “Laura’s Living Prairie”: Interactive pioneer H
DE SMET
heritage museum on the land Laura Ingalls Wilder’s family homesteaded. Covered wagon rides, 1880s school session, pioneer activities. Camping available. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day, 9am-7pm daily. Call for spring and autumn hours. 20812 Homestead Road, De Smet, SD 57231. 1-800-776-3594, email: mail@ingallshomestead.com, www.ingallshomestead.com
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DELL RAPIDS
Known for “The Dells,” scenic rose quartzite rock formations. Distinctive architecture from the 1880s through the 1930s. Dell Rapids’ Historic Business District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Camping and lodging facilities available. PO Box 10, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, 605-428-3595, www.cityofdellrapids.org
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EMERY
Located 4 miles off Interstate 90 between Mitchell and Sioux Falls. Camping, swimming, sand volleyball, city parks. Emery FUN Days June 9-10, 2018. Family fun for all with a street dance on Saturday night. 560 South Dakota Hwy. 262, Emery, SD 57332, Ph: 605-449-4455, www.cityofemerysd.com, email: emerycity@triotel.net
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FREEMAN
Preserving a rich German heritage. Schmeckfest in Spring, Heritage Hall Museum, Prairie Arboretum, golf, camping, parks, swimming, ethnic foods, unique shopping. Located on US Hwy 81, 23 miles south of I-90 and 35 miles west of I-29. P.O. Box 43, Freeman, SD 57029, 605-925-4444, www.cityoffreeman.com, email: tourism@freemaninfo.com
8 Schmeckfest: March 16, H 17 & 23, 24, 2018. An annual festival
of tasting and heritage featuring a German-Russian buffet meal and an acclaimed musical theatre production. Traditional foods and handicrafts are demonstrated and sold. Advance tickets needed for the meal. More information at www.schmeckfest.com or 605-925-4542.
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GARRETSON Palisades State Park: Magnificent rock formations for rock climbing enthusiasts. Camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Located 1-1/2 miles south of Garretson off Hwy. 11. 25495 485th Ave., Garretson, SD 57030. 605-594-3824, fax: 605-594-2369, www.gfp.sd.gov/state-parks, email: palisadespark@state.sd.us
MADISON
Located on SD 34 & US 81. Nestled between Lake Madison and Lake Herman, Madison is an hour from Sioux Falls, Brookings, Watertown, Mitchell. Offering great shopping, lodging, dining and outdoor recreation, Madison is a progressive community surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty. Madison Chamber of Commerce, www.chamberofmadisonsd.com, 605-256-2454.
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MITCHELL
domes, Oscar Howe, agricultural exhibits. Free admission! 8am-9pm, Memorial Day-Labor Day (free tours & video); 8am-5pm, April-May & Sept.-Nov; 8am-5pm weekdays, Dec.-March. 604 N Main Street, Mitchell, SD 57301, 866-273-CORN (2676), www.corn palace.com, www.visitmitchell.com, cvb@visitmitchell.com
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South Dakota’s only active archaeological site open to the public! A 1,000 year-old Native American village on the shores of Lake Mitchell. Kids can dig for a free arrowhead! Learn to throw a spear! Fun for the entire family! 3200 Indian Village Road, Mitchell, SD 57301, www.mitchellindianvillage.org, 605-996-5473.
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SIOUX FALLS
Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center: Splash-RAGEOUS Indoor WaterPark. Outdoor Pool. 225 Rooms. Free WIFI. Maple Street Café, kids 8 & under eat for 99 cents (with paying adult). Frankie’s Sports Bar & Grill. AAA. Pet Friendly. I-29, Exit 81 (East one block) 605-336-0650, reservations@ ramkotasf.com, www.SiouxFalls.BWRamkota.com
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16 Clubhouse Hotel & Suites: Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Free WIFI. Fitness Center. Indoor Water PlayLand. Fabulous Outdoor Courtyard. Direct access to the City bike trail. Pet Friendly. Shuttle Service. 2320 S. Louise Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106, I-29 Exit 78, East One Block, 605-361-8700, Reservations: 866-534-7700, www.SiouxFalls.ClubHouseInn.com, email: SiouxFalls@ Clubhouse-Hotel.com
11 Camp Lakodia is a natural sanctuary on the shores H of Lake Herman. With a variety of endless options, this year
17 Downtown Sioux Falls: A great city begins H with an exceptional downtown. Your next visit to Sioux Falls
round camp, resort and event venue is the perfect setting for youth, adult land business retreats/camps, reunions and weddings, or just camping. 45156 235th St., Madison, SD 57042. 877-LAKODIA, www.camplakodia.org
wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the cradle of our fine community. Shop, dine, and discover beautiful downtown Sioux Falls—at the heart of it all! 665-338-4009, email: info@dtsf.com, www.dtsf.com
12 Historic Prairie Village: 40 restored buildH ings, daily carousel rides, train rides 2:00 pm Saturdays,
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over 300 electrical camp sites, 2 shower houses. 56th annual Steam Threshing Jamboree August 23-26, 2018. Many special events throughout summer. Open May 6 – Labor Day, 2018. 605-256-3644. PO Box 256, Madison, SD 57042, prairievillage.org
Courthouse Museum with 3 floors of regional history exhibits. Elegant 1889 Pettigrew Home features exhibits of Sioux Falls in the late 1800s. Free admission. 200 PettigrewHome&Museum IOUXLAND W. 6th Street / 131 N. Duluth Ave., ERIT ERITAGE Sioux Falls, SD, 605-367-4210, USEUMS www.Siouxlandmuseums.com OldCour thouseMuseum
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19 Prairie Berry East Bank: Downtown Sioux H Falls’ best-kept secret for Miner Brewing
25 Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home: Experience H history inside this home built in 1886 as the tallest Queen Anne
Company craft beers and awardwinning Prairie Berry Winery wines, all made in South Dakota. Enjoy our menu items that pair perfectly with our wines and craft beers. 322 East 8th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, 605-496-7175, Prairieberry.com/EastBank
in the Dakota Territories. It features original furnishings and artwork. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Wed.-Sun., 1-4pm. Off season – call for reservation. Admission fee. 509 Pine St., Yankton, SD, (605) 665-7470, www.cramerkenyon.webs.com. Like us on Facebook!
20 Stockyards Ag Experience: Fun for all ages, H with a focus on farming and food. Explore agriculture beginning with the history of the Sioux Falls Stockyards plus learn about hundreds of food products, drive our play long bed truck, step onto the farm with 360-degree video, and more! 301 E. Falls Park Dr., Sioux Falls, SD, 605-332-1917, www.StockyardsAgExperience.org 70th Annual Czech Days June 15-16, H Czech Days: 2018. Old European traditions, Czech foods, 21
TABOR
music, museums, parades, folk dancing. Celebration keeps alive central European heritage of the early founders of this South Dakota community. P.O. Box 21, Tabor, SD 57063, email: taborczechdays@yahoo.com, www.taborsd.com, www.TaborCzechDays.com, www.face book.com/TaborCzechDays
22 National Music Museum: One of largest collecH tions of historic musical instruments in world: Stradivari violin,
VERMILLION
guitar, and mandolin; the earliest-known cello; Adolphe Sax saxophones; celebrity guitars. Free audiodevice use. Open year-round. Hours on website. 414 E Clark, Vermillion, SD (Corner of Clark & Yale, USD campus), 605-677-5306, www.nmmusd.org, email: nmm@usd.edu
23 Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch: Corn Maze H (Sept. 1-Oct. 31 weekends) Harvest Fest first 2 weekends in October. Haunted Maze last 2 weekends in October. Farmers Market & Country Store. Fresh produce in season. Spicy pepper powders, Non-GMO corn meal, grass fed beef, goat meat, local honey and more. 3691 Main Street, Vermillion, SD 57069, (605) 624-3618, www.uffordhillsag.com
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26 Lewis & Clark Recreation Area: Experience H the breathtaking natural beauty of Lewis & Clark Lake
in Yankton. Simply sensational – swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, hiking, biking, playgrounds, dining, daily activities, horse trails and more! 44349 SD Hwy 52, Yankton, SD 57078. Ph. 605-668-2985, www.lewisandclarkpark.com
27 Missouri National Recreational River: H Part of the nation’s Wild and Scenic River system. Preserves
two stretches of the Missouri River including a 59-mile stretch between Gavins Point Dam and Ponca State Park and a 39-mile stretch between Ft. Randall Dam and Running Water. Boat, fish, hunt, canoe/kayak, bird watch, camp, hike, trace Lewis & Clark Expedition, fish hatchery/aquarium, Mobile Ranger Station. 508 E. 2nd Street, Yankton, SD 57078, 605-665-0209, www.nps.gov/mnrr
Wine & Brew Trail of Eastern South Dakota: Whether your taste is for craft beer or local wines, eastern South Dakota has it all. You'll find some of the best wines, brews and spirits you'll ever have the pleasure of sipping. Request a free Wine & Brew Trail brochure by calling 1-888-353-7382 or visit SoutheastSouthDakota.com.
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2018 Adventure Map
YANKTON
24 Yankton Chamber and Visitors Center: The mother city of the Dakotas is full of new things to discover. If you’re looking for history, nature, outdoor recreation and unforgettable experiences, you’ve found Your Great Place in South Dakota. Downloading an activity guide is the easiest way to discover everything Yankton has to offer. Visityanktonsd.com or 605-665-3636.
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