2018 Southeast South Dakota Travel Guide - Simply South Dakota

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMMUNITY INDEX

Avon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Brookings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Canistota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Canton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Centerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Chamberlain-Oacoma . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Dakota Dunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 DeSmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Dell Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 Delmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 31 Elk Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Emery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 46 Flandreau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 47 Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Garretson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33 Geddes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Huron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Lennox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 34, 36 Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Menno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 35-36 Montrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37 North Sioux City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Plankinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Platte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Rosholt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Scotland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37,46 Sioux Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-41, 43 Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42 Tabor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Tyndall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43 Vermillion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-44 Viborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 46 Volga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Watertown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Wessington Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Yankton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45, 48 Larchwood, Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Sioux City, Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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River Rambling.....................................20

Camping ........................................12

Fishing .................................................22

2018 Events Calendar .....................8

Geocaching & Rock Climbing ..........15 Trails ............................................16 Lewis & Clark Trail .........................18 SoutheastSouthDakota

Missouri National Recreational River..21

Hunting ................................................24 Lodging Directories .............................26

Services Directory ...............................28

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State Parks/Recreation Areas/Nature Preserves Lewis & Clark Trail

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Missouri National Recreational River Visitor Information Centers

On the Cover: Palisades State Park, Garretson Staff: Jacquie Fuks, Executive Director; Cindy Mason, Graphic Design; Casey Heppler and Vanessa Barkl, Member Services.

The Southeast South Dakota Travel Guide is an official publication of Southeast South Dakota Tourism and is intended for free distribution. Every effort has been made to assure that the information in this publication is accurate. The publisher assumes no liability for omissions, errors or changes. Circulation: 40,000.

This publication was paid for in part by funding from South Dakota Tourism.

Advertising rates or information regarding this publication or membership are available from Southeast South Dakota Tourism Assoc., 1101 Broadway, Ste. 113, Yankton, SD 57078. Ph: 605-665-2435, 1-888-353-7382. www.southeastsouthdakota.com Photos by South Dakota Tourism unless indicated otherwise.

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Your real South Dakota adventure begins here ...

Simply South Dakota Outdoor Pleasures

Make your own adventure in Southeast South Dakota. More than 175 natural and manmade lakes, along with three major rivers, provide endless oppor tunities to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and the scenic beauty of the region. Recreational facilities range from fully outfitted recreational complexes to rustic hideaways.

The “Mighty Mo” and surrounding area is a destination of recreational possibilities limited only by you. Par t of the Missouri River's Wild and Scenic River System, the 98 mile stretch designated as “The Missouri National Recreational River”, offers canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, hunting, camping and much more. Surrounded by picturesque bluffs, rolling hills and wooded wildlife areas along the river's banks, the Missouri River is also the major Nor th American migratory waterfowl flyway.

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, just west of Yankton on Lewis & Clark Lake, is the region’s largest park and one of South Dakota's top outdoor recreation destinations.

Good Ear th State Park, South Dakota’s newest state park, located just east of Sioux Falls, is a National Historic Landmark. It features miles of trails and a new Visitor Center with exhibits documenting it’s rich history. City and county parks offer additional treasures. Among these is Falls Park, in Sioux Falls. From its five story observation tower you can observe the falls of the Big Sioux River as well as the city skyline.

If golfing is in your blood, you'll find top rated courses in Sioux Falls and throughout the region, some providing breathtaking scenic vistas of the Missouri River.

For winter spor ts enthusiasts, Great Bear Recreation Area, near Sioux Falls, offers downhill skiing and tubing. For more winter adventure, try ice fishing. There may be ice on the lakes, but the fish are still biting.

Top to Bottom: Good Earth State Park Visitor Center, Sioux Falls; Sailboat on the Lewis and Clark Lake, Yankton

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Above: Falls on the Big Sioux River, Falls Park, Sioux Falls Below: SculptureWalk, Downtown Sioux Falls

Southeast South Dakota: Welcoming you with the

Natural Beauty, Homespun Charm, Rural & Native American Heritage this is . . .

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Above: Music and Arts Festivals Below: Corn Palace, Mitchell

Attractions, Festivals & Events

Almost every town in southeast South Dakota suppor ts a museum or collection of interest. Explore the Corn Maze near Harrisburg or observe hundreds of butterflies flying freely year round and have a close encounter with sharks and stingrays at the Touch Pool at the Butterfly House & Aquarium in Sioux Falls. Visit the newly renovated Corn Palace in Mitchell, complete with light up color changing domes, larger murals and a grand entry. Murals are created from thousands of bushels of corn, grains and native grasses. The Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls has a recently renovated entrance that features a Snow Monkey exhibit and new for 2018 is the expanded Bear Canyon exhibit. The Children’s Museum in Brookings has interactive hands-on exhibits where children have fun learning. Spend a day in the past at Prairie Village in Madison where you can visit a turn of the century town as well as ride a steam powered carousel and locomotive. Visit DeSmet and tour two original homes and the homestead that Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote about in her book The Long Winter. You'll also find family fun parks, waterparks, water shows and more.

Enjoy an authentic German meal at Freeman's Schmeckfest, sample homemade kolaches at Tabor's Czech Days, get a taste of Denmark at Viborg’s Danish Days or eat your fill of kuchen at Delmont’s Kuchen Festival. To relive the ‘good ol’ days’, come to old-fashioned harvest and steam threshing festivals at Delmont, Madison, Menno and Brandon. Rural heritage and entertainment come together to offer fun for the whole family at rodeos and county fairs throughout the region. See a live Shakespeare play outdoors under the stars at the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival in Vermillion or immerse

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yourself in Native American culture at a powwow.

Find more events and attraction information at www.southeastsouthdakota.com.

Cultural Heritage & the Arts

As the region's largest city, Sioux Falls offers historical museums, downtown dining, nightlife, ar t galleries and theaters. You'll find a vintage trolley system that provides free rides to Falls Park, the Old Cour thouse Museum and a variety of unique restaurants. Stop along the way at the Washington Pavilion of Ar ts and Science – one of the only facilities in the country to house a visual ar ts center, a hands-on science center, a performing ar ts center and the Wells Fargo CineDome with a 60-foot domed screen. See a real Broadway show, a concer t or a local theatrical production. Tour the Pettigrew Home and Museum, the beautifully restored 1889 home of South Dakota’s first senator, R.F. Pettigrew. The SculptureWalk in Downtown Sioux Falls features over 50 new original works of ar t each year. Yankton and Vermillion also have sculptures throughout the downtown.

Discover outstanding works of ar t by Native Americans and other regional ar tists at the Dakota Discovery Museum and the Carnegie Resource Center in Mitchell, the Center for Western Studies and the Washington Pavilion's Visual Ar ts Center in Sioux Falls, The South Dakota Ar t Museum in Brookings and other museums and galleries throughout the region. Museums throughout the region display ar tifacts that showcase the rich Native American and pioneering history of the region. Observe a live archeological dig in progress at Mitchell’s Prehistoric Indian Village. The Dakota Territorial Museum, opening in the newly renovated historical Mead Building in 2018, and Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home both provide a glimpse into Yankton’s past. The National Music Museum in Vermillion features musical instruments spanning five centuries from around the globe as well as instruments previously owned by famous music personalities including Elvis, Johnny Cash and B.B. King.

Mark your calendar for these annual ar t events: Madison's Mar t in the Park in July, Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Ar ts Festival and the Sioux River Folk Festival at Newton Hills State Park in August, Ar t & Wine Walk in Downtown Sioux Falls in May and the Sidewalk Ar ts Festival in Sioux Falls during September, plus many more.

Shopping, Dining & Accommodations

Many stores and specialty shops throughout the region carry quality items that are made in South Dakota, including buffalo jerky, homemade jams, quilts and more.

If you love antiques, communities that offer exceptional antique shopping include Mitchell, Sioux Falls and Yankton.

Indulge your taste buds with the diverse eating establishments found in southeast South Dakota. You’ll find locally produced foods as well as a variety of authentic ethnic and international cuisine. At Stensland Family Farms Store you can choose from over 20 flavors of fresh churned ice cream made from locally produced dairy ingredients as well as other farm fresh products.

Several local wineries, which grow their own grapes and make their wine on the premises, also offer tours, wine tasting and special events throughout the year. If your taste is for craft beer, you’ll find a burgeoning craft beer scene with breweries and brewpubs throughout the region. For a list of wineries, breweries and brewpubs on the Eastern South Dakota Wine & Brew Trail see page 42.

The lodging choices in southeast South Dakota include everything from a charming rural retreat or cozy rustic lodge atop the scenic bluffs of the Missouri River to upscale business lodging with all the amenities.

No matter what season you visit, you'll take home simply wonderful memories.

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Top: Art Galleries and Museums

Middle: Historic Prairie Village, Madison

Bottom: Making Corn Cob Dolls Ingalls Homestead, DeSmet

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Events & Festivals

Winter Wonderland – Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 605-336-1620 Christmas with the Animals – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Frosty Frolics – Great Bear Recreation, Sioux Falls. 605-367-4309 Fun Ski – Great Bear Recreation, Sioux Falls. 605-367-4309 Beat the Blues – Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466 Sioux Empire Farm Show – WH Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 605-336-1620 “The Wizard of Oz” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Lakota Games on Ice – Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 605-996-5473 Ice Fish Fest – Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls. 605-339-0911 “Forever Young” – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 866-273-2676 “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000

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“A Gentleman’s Guide...” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Paint and Sip – Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466 Valentine’s Twilight Flights – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 “On Golden Pond” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 World Archery Indoor Championships – NFAA Easton Archery Complex, Yankton. 605-260-9282 15 “Shopkins Live!” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 16 The Snow Ball – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 16-18 Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale – Sioux Falls. 605-274-4005 22-24 “The Sound of Music” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 24 Cabin Fever Games – NFAA Easton Archery Complex, Yankton. 605-665-3636 25 Firemen’s Sausage Supper – Delmont. 605-779-2211

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The Benson Family Singers – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 866-273-2676 “Chicago” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000

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Schmeckfest – Freeman. 605-925-4237 Ag Day – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Kids Mystery Dinner Theater–Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 Schmeckfest – Freeman. 605-925-4237 Flea Market & Auction – Geddes. 605-337-2501

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46th Annual Wacipi Powwow – Dakota Dome, Vermillion 605-624-5571 Dakota Conference – Center for Western Studies, Sioux Falls. 605-274-4007 Party for the Planet – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 “Cabaret” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Derik Nelson & Family Concert – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 866-273-2676

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Art & Wine Walk – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Consignment Auction – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Open House & Free Fishing Weekend – S.D. State Parks. 605-773-3391 Fantastic Family Fishing – Palisades State Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Donkey Dash 5K – Adams Homestead, N. Sioux City. 605-232-0873 Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt – Good Earth St Park, Sioux Falls. 605-987-2263 National Kids to Parks Day – All State Parks. www.gfp.sd.gov Memorial Weekend in Mitchell – Mitchell. 605-996-6223 SDRA Foothills Rodeo – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1929

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Eastbank Block Party – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 National Trails Day – South Dakota State Parks. www.gfp.sd.gov Spring Open House – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 Watercraft Exploration – Chief White Crane Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Miss Prairie Village Pageant – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 South Dakota Shakespeare Festival – Vermillion. 605-622-0423

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June

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Northern Bull Riding Tour – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Homestead Day – Pierson Ranch Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 National Get Outdoors Day – All State Parks. www.gfp.sd.gov Luce Cabin Pioneer Day – Lake Herman State Park, Madison. 605-256-5003 Emery Fun Days – Emery. 605-449-4455 Kids Mystery Dinner Theater–Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 Jamboree Days – Hartford. 605-528-3338 Czech Days – Tabor. 605-463-2478 Jesse James Days – Garretson. 605-594-6721 Summer Celebration – Marion. 605-648-2869 Holy Rocka Rollaz Concert – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Zippity Zoo Day – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Archery – Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Women’s Try It Day – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777 Prairie Village Variety Show – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Archeology Awareness Days – Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 605-996-5473

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Archeology Awareness Days – Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 605-996-5473 Fireworks, Parade, Road Race, BBQ, Baseball – Menno. 605-387-2427 Independence Day Celebration – Mitchell. 605-996-6223 Fireworks Display Over Lake Herman – Madison. 605-256-2454 Fireworks Over the Missouri River – Yankton. 605-668-5242 Kid’s Day / Fireworks Display – Delmont. 605-779-2211

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4th of July Parade & Fireworks – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1929 July 4th Celebration – Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Eastbank Block Party – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Tornado Days – Centerville. 605-563-2302 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – DeSmet. 866-528-7273 Family Fun Amazing Race – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Divas Through Decades Concert – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Archeology Awareness Days – Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 605-996-5473 Railroad Days – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 23rd Annual Hot Harley Nights – Sioux Falls. 605-334-2721 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – DeSmet. 866-528-7273 Dutch Oven Gathering – Big Sioux Rec Area, Brandon. 605-582-7243 Hot Summer Nites: Vettes & Harleys – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Danish Viking Days – Viborg. 605-326-5103 Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo – Mitchell. 605-770-4919 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – DeSmet. 866-528-7273 56th Annual Flandreau Wacipi Powwow – Flandreau. 605-997-3891 Hy-Vee Day at the Zoo – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Folk Off and Rib Challenge – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Abbey Road Concert – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Madison Discovery Day & Mart in the Park – Madison. 605-256-2454 Tour the City Road Races – Madison. 605-256-2454

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Eastbank Block Party – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009

Left: Tabor Czech Days - June Above: Southeast South Dakota Wine & Brew Trail Events

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Ongoing Exhibits & Events

Sculpture Walk – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-339-8359 State Parks Hikes & Programs – State Parks. 605-773-3391 Sea & Sky 3rd Saturday – Butterfly House, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466 Jazz Night – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Family Night at the Museum – Dakota Discovery Museum, Mitchell. 605-996-2122 First Thursdays – Mitchell. 605-990-4500 Sangria Sundays – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071

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May 28-Sept. 3

June-September July-August

Nov. 16-Jan. 6

Thursday Evenings - Summer Porch Series – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071

Greatest Show on H20 – Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls. 605-339-0911

4th Friday - Evening in the Vineyard – Sunday in the Vineyard – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471

Thursday on the Platz – Vermillion. 605-624-5571

Winter Wonderland at Falls Park – Sioux Falls. 605-367-8218

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Sioux River Folk Fest – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 78th Annual Sioux Empire Fair – Sioux Falls. 605-367-7178 Outdoor University – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777 25th Annual Car Show – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Adams Homestead Celebration – Adams Homestead, N. Sioux City.

605-232-0873 Perseid Meteor Show/Star Party – Palisades, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Meteor and Star Party – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-987-2263 Scottie Stampede Rodeo Days – Scotland. 605-583-4419 Fur Trader Days – Geddes. 605-337-2501 Turner County Fair – Parker. 605-297-4428 Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival – Yankton. 605-665-1657 Downtown Riverfest – Downtown Riverfront, Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Animal Enrichment Days – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 American Island Days – Chamberlain. 605-680-1202 Corn Palace Festival – Mitchell. 605-995-8430 Steam Threshing Jamboree – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 “Bash to the Colonies” Sailboat Regatta – Yankton. 605-665-2680

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Watercraft Exploration – Chief White Crane Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Monarch Butterfly Tagging – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-987-2263 Monarch Butterflies – Palisades, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Dutch Oven Cooking – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-213-1036 Eastbank Block Party – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll – Downtown Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Sidewalk Arts Festival – Sioux Falls. 605-367-7397 Harvest Festival/Grape Stomp – Schadé Winery, Volga, 605-627-5545 Kuchen Festival– Delmont. 605-779-2211 Old Time Harvest Festival – Delmont. 605-779-2211 Grape Stomp – With the Wind Winery, Rosholt, 605-537-4780 Homesteader Day Celebration – Beaver Creek Nature Area, Brandon.

605-594-3824 8th Anniversary Celebration – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 Fall in the Park –Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Pioneer Power Show – Menno. 605-387-5166

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Harvest Festifall – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-987-2263

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Art & Wine Walk – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 FestiFALL & Candlelight Walk – Newton Hills, Canton. 605-987-2263 Pumpkin Train – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Fall Harvest Festival – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 Harvest Festival – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Spooky Seas – Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466 Pheasant Season Opens – 605-987-2263 Kids Mystery Dinner Theater–Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 ZooBoo – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Trick or Treat Trails – Big Sioux Rec Area, Brandon. 605-582-7243 Flea Market & Auction – Geddes. 605-337-2501

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Christmas at the Homestead – Adams Homestead, N. Sioux City. 605-232-0873 Twilight Flight – Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466

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Magical Christmas - Chamber Day with Santa – Madison. 605-256-2454 Holiday Open House – Schadé Winery, Volga, 605-627-5545 Breakfast with Santa / Santa at the Museum – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 Hometown Christmas – Hartford. 605-528-6187 Twilight Flights – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Breakfast with Santa – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Twilight Flights – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Twilight Flights – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 New Year’s Eve Parade & Activities – Delmont. 605-779-2211

For complete calendar of events, visit www.southeastsouthdakota.com We recommend that you call ahead to confirm event information.

Archeology Days, Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village - June/July

Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival, Yankton - August

Hot Summer Nites, Downtown Sioux Falls - July

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Camping Offers Fresh Air & Sunshine

Fresh air and sunshine calls visitors to leave creature comfor ts by the wayside and get back home to nature. From primitive tent sites to full service resor t accommodations, southeast South Dakota parks and campgrounds are waiting for you.

Big Sioux Recreation Area

(430 acres) On the banks of the Big Sioux River near Brandon. Disc golf course, hiking/ biking trails, canoeing, archery range, GPS trail, park programs, 1869 homestead cabin.

Warming house for cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. Entrance fee. (605) 582-7243

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

(169 acres) 5 miles west of Yankton off SD 52. Waterfront cabins. Canoe or kayak on Lake Yankton, picnic, fish, view bald eagles in winter. Entrance fee. (605) 668-2985

Clay County Park & Campground

4 miles SW of Vermillion off SD 50. On the last natural stretch of the Missouri River. Camping, showers, boat ramp, fishing dock, picnic shelters, playgrounds, trails. 800-809-2071

The Dells Campsite

Top to bottom: Lake Herman State Park, on the shores of Lake Herman, near Madison; State parks offers all kinds of outdoor fun for children

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Dell Rapids. Located at the headwaters of the Dells channel, on banks of the Big Sioux River, utility hookups for seasonal campers. Scenic Sioux River Red Rock Trail. (605) 428-3595

Elk Point City Campground

Exit 18 off I-29, electric sites, firepits, picnic shelter, volleyball cour t, ball diamonds, bathhouse, park equipment, Lewis & Clark wayside exhibit. (605) 356-2141

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Lake Herman State Park

Newton Hills State Park

(227 acres) Near Madison. Camping, fishing, disc golf and horseshoes, trails lead through grass prairie, wetlands and historic sites, swimming beaches, bird watching, cross-country skiing trails.

Canoe/kayak rental. Restored 1871 cabin and cemetery. Entrance fee. (605) 256-5003

(1063 acres) 6 miles south of Canton, par t of the Coteau des Prairie. Shaded campsites and scenic vistas attract visitors. Lake Lakota offers fishing, swimming, canoeing, bird watching. Hiking/ biking/cross-country ski trails. Lookout tower. Lodge. Bridle trail, equestrian camps with corrals. Entrance fee. (605) 987-2263

(267 acres) 5 miles south of I-90 at Montrose Exit 374. Popular among fishermen, boaters, canoers and swimmers. Hiking trails, basketball, volleyball and horseshoes. Canoe and kayak rental. Ideal hunting camp with waterfowl and upland game nearby. Entrance fee.

(605) 296-3643

(157 acres) Near Garretson. Split Rock Creek, which flows through the park, is lined with quar tzite formations varying from shelves several feet above the water to 50-foot ver tical cliffs. Popular with campers, sightseers, picnickers, rock climbers, canoers and hikers.

Historical sites. Lodge. Entrance fee. (605) 594-3824

(864 acres) Situated on beautiful Lewis & Clark Lake 6 miles west of Yankton. Full service marina, restaurant, campground and resor t with pool. Two swimming beaches, six miles of paved bicycle trail, horse camp and trails, archery area, disc golf, soccer field, bridle trail, equestrian campground. Entrance fee. (605) 668-2985

(60 acres) 4 miles west of Yankton. Paved trail, tennis and basketball cour ts, soccer, softball diamond. Disc golf course. Picnic shelters, ideal for large gatherings. Entrance fee. (605) 668-2985

Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area

Palisades State Park

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area Springfield Recreation Area

(45 acres) Unique Missouri River scenery. Camping, boating, hiking/biking, picnicking. Great bass fishing. Good base for waterfowl hunting. Adjacent golf course. Entrance fee. (605) 668-2985

Tabor Lakeside Use Area

6 miles south of Tabor off SD 52.

Boat launch, day use and primitive camping. (605) 668-2985 Above: Home away from home Right: Make great memories around the campfire CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY on Page 14

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Union Grove State Park

(499 acres) South of Beresford. Features over 180 species of trees and shrubs which provide impressive fall colors. Wildlife thrives in the park, as do songbirds. Bridle trail, equestrian camps with corrals.

Entrance fee. (605) 987-2263

Walkers Point Recreation Area

(41 acres) Modern campground on Lake Madison. Canoeing, fishing, picnicking. Canoe rental. Entrance fee. (605) 256-5003

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Union Grove State Park 11 mi. S of Beresford off I-29, 605-987-2263 Big Sioux Recreation Area 4 mi. S of Brandon off I-90, Exit 406, 605-582-7243 Lake Vermillion Recreation Area 5 mi. S of I-90, Exit 374, 605-296-3643 Newton Hills State Park 6 mi. S of Canton off Co. 135, 605-987-2263 Palisades State Park, 7 mi. N, 1 mi. W of I-90, Brandon Exit 410, 605-594-3824 Lake Herman State Park 2 mi. W of Madison off SD 34, 605-256-5003 Walker’s Point Recreation Area 9 mi. SE of Madison off SD 19, 605-256-5003 Springfield Recreation Area 1 mi. E of Springfield off SD 37, 605-668-2985 Tabor Lakeside Use Area (primitive camping) 6 mi. S of Tabor off SD 52, 605-668-2985 Chief White Crane Recreation Area 5 mi. SW off SD 52, 605-668-2985 Green Island Recreation Area (primitive camping) Missouri River, Yankton, 605-665-0209 Lewis & Clark Recreation Area 6 mi. SW off SD 52, 605-668-2985 Pierson Ranch Recreation Area 4 mi. SW off SD 52, 605-668-2985

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Geocaching: A Techno-Treasure Hunt

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt using hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) units. The geocachers hide and seek "treasures," which are found in waterproof containers and typically include a pencil, small notebook/logbook and several trinkets like key chains, small toys and buttons. Geocaches can range in size from a small film canister to bigger than a 5-gallon bucket.

Geocachers hide the geocache and enter coordinates (latitude and longitude) on a website. Others download the coordinates, enter them into a GPS unit and hunt for the geocache. Finders enter

their names and date into the cache logbook. The finders can then take an object from the cache while leaving something of equal or higher value. The finders replace the geocache in the same place where they found it for future geocachers to find.

Geocaching is popular across the state, including many state parks.

State park caches are listed on www.gfp.sd.gov/to-do/geocaching/.

The area between Lennox and Menno has dozens of caches arranged to spell the word “GEOCACHING”. You can also geocache the Oyate Trail across southern South Dakota and receive a special coin. To find these and other cache coordinates go to www.geocaching.com.

Geocaching is an outdoor adventure for the whole family.

Rock climber at Palisades State Park, Garretson

Rock Climbing at Palisades State Park

A small, but scenic geologic wonder, Palisades State Park is nestled among the sheer cliffs overlooking the Split Rock Creek just a shor t half-hour’s drive from Sioux Falls. The park offers the regular menu of outdoor recreation oppor tunities, including camping, hiking and picnicking. But it also offers a unique form of outdoor excitement for the more adventuresome at hear t.

Palisades is one of just a few premier rock climbing sites in the Midwest. Numerous climbing routes are easily accessed and provide a wide assor tment of climbing experiences. Sioux quar tzite formations play host to a variety of face and crack climbs, with even a few hidden bouldering sites thrown in for good measure. Whether top-roping a novice route on South Wall or Rattlesnake Rock, or a more ambitious route at Swing Set Cove or on Positron, climbers from all over the Midwest make the trek to Palisades to take on

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the forces of gravity.

When you think of rock climbing, you don’t always have to venture out to the mountains. Sometimes a prairie oasis like Palisades State Park may offer more than meets the eye. And the views experienced while hanging from a rope fifty feet above the waters of Split Rock Creek are quite different than those experienced by other park visitors. It’s all a matter of perspective!

The nearby city of Garretson, just two miles nor th of the park, provides all the services necessary for an extended visit. Palisades State Park is just 10 miles nor th of I-90 off Exit 406 near Brandon.

A Palisades climbing brochure is available at the park or it can be downloaded online at southeastsouthdakota.com/outdoor-adventure/ state-parks/garretson/palisades-state-park.

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Hit the Trail:

Pick your favorite mode of transportation

Top: Lakeside trail at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton

Above: Beaver Creek Recreation Area, Brandon

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There are many ways to explore the extensive trail systems throughout the region.

Choose from bicycle, horseback, cross-country skis, snowshoes, snowmobile or your own two feet. Trails range from meticulously groomed, paved and level surfaces, to terrain suitable for the extreme mountain biker or hiker.

A variety of guided “Walk in the Park” hikes are available at our state park. Handicap accessible trails are located at Beaver Creek Nature Area and Big Sioux, Lewis & Clark and Pierson Ranch Recreation Areas.

These state parks offer equestrian trails as well as camping facilities designed for horses and their riders: Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Newton Hills State Park and Union Grove State Park. Big Sioux Recreation Area and Clay County Park also provide horse trails.

South Dakota’s newest state park, Good Ear th State Park at Blood Run, is located just east of Sioux Falls. This National Historic Landmark is the location of a large Native American sacred site. It features 6 miles of hiking trails through shaded Bur Oak Forest, ravines, native tall grass prairie and winds along the banks of the Big Sioux River with three scenic decks along the trails and a new Visitor Center.

Newton Hills Woodland Trail, near Canton, is on the National Recreational Trails registry.

Crossing dense forests and open grasslands, it is an exceptional trail for birdwatchers. An observation tower provides a bird’s eye view of a wooded valley.

To see a century old homestead, visit the Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve near Nor th Sioux City. You'll find 8 miles of trails along the Missouri River, with wildlife viewing blinds along the trail and an oppor tunity to explore the home, barns, church and school house. Guided golf car t tours are available for those with physical disabilities.

Walk, jog or bike your way along the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls, beginning at Falls Park and continuing around the city to the Outdoor Campus. A five-story enclosed viewing tower at Falls Park provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the Falls and city skyline.

Four trails twist and turn through quar tzite formations along Split Rock Creek at

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Palisades State Park, near Garretson. A challenging climb on towering Sioux quar tzite spires and sheer cliff walls await the more adventurous outdoorsman. Devil’s Gulch also has scenic trails to Devil’s Falls and Devil’s Stairway amidst legends of outlaw Jesse James.

Union Grove State Park, near Beresford, features a 4 mile multi-use trail and a large variety of trees which provide fall color and habitat for birds and wildlife.

Big Sioux Recreation Area lies on the banks of the Big Sioux River. Five miles of trails ramble through woodland and prairie. A bicycle trail connects with the nearby town of Brandon. In winter, snowshoers and snowmobilers can hit the trails and relax afterwards at the warming house. Nearby Beaver Creek Nature Area is a good place to observe wildlife. Both parks feature historic 1800’s log cabins.

Stand where Lewis and Clark stood 200 years ago. Take the three-quar ter mile trail to the summit of Spirit Mound, near Vermillion, where over 300 acres of prairie has been restored. Interpretive signage makes this hike a learning experience.

Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, has miles of trails including paved lakeside trails and rugged mountain bike trails. The system of trails also connects to nearby Yankton. An historical double decker Meridian Bridge Trail in Yankton offers hikers and bikers great views of the Missouri River.

Hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails connecting Garretson, Dell Rapids, Brookings, Madison, Mitchell, DeSmet, Huron, Lennox and Parker offer winter fun. State parks that provide snowmobile trails are Big Sioux Recreation Area and Lewis & Clark Recreation Area.

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Retrace the Steps of Lewis & Clark’s Journey

August 21, 1804:

The Corps of Discovery enters present-day South Dakota. Here in the "Garden of Eden," food sources are plentiful. Joseph Fields shoots the par ty’s first buffalo. Interpretive signage is located at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, North Sioux City.

See one of the last free flowing segments of the Missouri River.

Two stretches of the river, designated as the Missouri National Recreational River, are popular for boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

August 22, 1804:

Following the death of Sgt. Floyd, Lewis and Clark need a sergeant to replace him. Patrick Gass receives 19 votes in the first election by U.S. citizens west of the Mississippi. This election was held where the town of Elk Point now stands. An exhibit in Elk Point tells the story.

August 25, 1804:

Area tribes believe that "little people" standing 18 inches tall and carrying arrows inhabit a prairie hill. The story sparks Lewis and Clark’s interest and they set off on foot to investigate. The men hike four hours, but at the top, the infamous devils are nowhere to be found. The explorers do, however, see an incredible sight: a herd of buffalo, nearly 800 of them, grazing in the distance. You’ll find interpretive signage along the 3/4 mile trail to the summit at Spirit Mound Historic Prairie, 6 miles nor th of Vermillion on Hwy. 19.

300 acres of prairie are being restored to original grasses and wildflowers.

August 30, 1804:

The expedition has its first council with the Yankton Sioux. The explorers present the Yanktons with gifts of tobacco, flags and medals. The Yanktons prepare a feast. Interpretive signage is

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located at the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area Welcome Center near Yankton. The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center is another great place to learn more about the expedition, the tribes they encountered and the Missouri River itself. Built on a bluff overlooking Lewis and Clark Lake and the Gavins Point Dam, it is located across the bridge across the dam.

September 7, 1804:

The Corps of Discovery sees their first prairie dogs, or as they call them, "barking squirrels." The par ty spends hours trying to catch one by pouring water into its hole. They eventually manage to send a live prairie dog back to President Jefferson. Interpretive sign located at For t Randall Dam Visitor Center in Pickstown.

September 11, 1804:

After being separated from the par ty for over two weeks, Private George Shannon re-joins the keelboat. Shannon, the youngest member at age 19, had gotten lost on the prairie and run out of bullets. He went 12 days without food, except for wild grapes and

a rabbit, which he shot using a piece of stick in place of a bullet.

Interpretive signage is located at Snake Creek Rec Area near Platte.

September 16, 1804:

The expedition sets up camp to dry their provisions following three days of rain. Interpretive sign located at the Lewis and Clark Information Center on I-90 at Chamberlain. Step out onto the keelboat-shaped balcony to photograph the river and its gentle bluffs. Exhibits inside depict items the explorers brought on their journey and wildlife the Corps encountered.

September 2, 1806:

On the return trip Lewis and Clark meet up with a group of Yankton Sioux, realize they are friends, and smoke several pipes together as they exchange news. Chief Standing Bear Bridge, near Springfield, now spans the Missouri near the site of this meeting.

A scenic lookout offers a spectacular view of the river.

For more information about cities, attractions and lodging along the Lewis and Clark Trail visit southeastsouthdakota.com/journey/ lewis-clark-trail

Interpretive Panels:

Left: Spirit Mound Historic Prairie, near Vermillion Above: Chief Standing Bear Bridge spans the Missouri River near Springfield Right: Lewis and Clark Visitor Center, overlooking the Missouri River, near Yankton

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The Lewis & Clark Trail is a driving route that follows the Missouri River. Interpretive panels along the way mark sites of interest.

Follow in the steps of Lewis and Clark who explored this region more than 200 years ago. Hike up Spirit Mound, explore the Missouri River by boat or canoe, visit museums that recount the Corps of Discovery’s expedition and see some of the same awe-inspiring scenery that Lewis and Clark saw. Make your own adventure in Southeast South Dakota.

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Above and Below: Kayaking and Canoeing

R iver R ambling

Big Sioux River

Originating in nor theastern South Dakota, the Big Sioux River winds southward to Sioux Falls, where it forms the boundary between South Dakota and Iowa until it meets the Missouri River. With good water levels in the spring and early summer, it is possible to paddle from US Hwy 14 near Brookings to the river’s confluence with the Missouri River.

Paddlers favor the segment from Lien Park in Sioux Falls to Newton Hills State Park.

Points of interest include Big Sioux Recreation Area, Gitchie Manitou Park, the old Klondike Mills site and Newton Hills State Park. Big Sioux Recreation Area and Newton Hills State Park have canoe launch sites and camping facilities. Park entrance license is required. Be cer tain to locate ALL dams before setting out.

James River

The James River, a typical prairie stream, has been noted as the longest unnavigable river in the world. For tunately, this distinction doesn’t apply to paddlers who travel the river in spring and early summer. There are a number of access points near US and SD Highways.

Split Rock Creek

Split Rock Creek winds a scenic route through nor theastern Minnehaha County before meeting the Big Sioux River east of Sioux Falls. During high water flow in spring and after heavy summer rain, it is one of South Dakota’s best streams for white-water paddlers.

The stream drops 130 feet in 8 miles between the SD Hwy 11 access west of Garretson through Palisades State Park to the SD Hwy 11 access nor th of Corson. Access can be found at Palisades State Park as well as McHardy Park in Brandon. The sheer walls of red quar tzite that line por tions of the creek provide a scenic trip for paddlers.

Vermillion River

Generally, this scenic river can be paddled from spring to fall from Centerville south to the Missouri River. Launching access may be found at rights-of-way that cross the river.

Late summer and fall canoeing is best from the road crossing east of Wakonda to the Missouri River. Colorful fall foliage is especially showy from Vermillion southward.

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The Missouri National Recreational River

The Missouri National Recreational River preserves two stretches of the Missouri River. Forming much of the border between South Dakota and Nebraska, it is also par t of the nation’s Wild and Scenic River system. Congress added the 59-mile reach between Gavins Point Dam and Ponca State Park in 1978 and the 39-mile reach, which includes the lower 20 miles of the Niobrara River and the lower eight miles of Verdigre Creek, between Ft. Randall Dam and Running Water in 1991.

In the eastern reach the "Big Muddy" is vast, spectacular and unique, flowing fast past chalk bluffs, some as high as 100 feet.

The river valley is as wide as two miles in some places, a testament to the twists and turns the river has taken over the last several thousand years. Islands, bars, and chutes attest to the river’s dynamic character.

The river in the western reach is more than 20 feet deep, with thick groves of willow and cottonwood trees growing on numerous islands and sandbars. Limestone bluffs rise 250 feet over the untamed river. The main channel twists and turns in gnarled braids from one shore to the other, and the river flows slower, sometimes as slow as a lazy two miles per hour.

Native floodplain forests, tall and mixed grass prairie remnants, and the rivers and tributaries themselves provide habitat for several endangered and threatened bird and fish species.

Things to See and Do

Most visitors come to the Missouri National Recreational River for its refreshing water and premier boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. You can also camp, tour powerhouses and historic sites,

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birdwatch, trace the Lewis and Clark Expedition, visit a fish hatchery and aquarium, and explore quiet trails.

Fishing and Hunting

Walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and catfish are popular catches. In season hunters take goose, duck, quail, turkey, pheasant, and deer. Licenses required.

Camping

The MNRR area offers numerous oppor tunities for camping.

Campgrounds include Lewis and Clark Recreation Area - near Yankton, Springfield Recreation Area - near Springfield, and Clay

County Park, near Vermillion. These campgrounds provide sites with electricity, camping cabins, showers, picnic shelters, trails and more.

Primitive camping is also available at Green Island, near Yankton.

Historical Points of Interest

The MNRR region can serve as a microcosm of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. It is in this region they recorded their first impressions and descriptions of Plains Indians tribes. Their council with the Yankton Sioux demonstrated their diplomatic effor ts. Clark drew maps of this par t of the river. Joseph Fields killed the par ty’s first bison near today’s Burbank, SD. And the only death on the expedition occurred near the park.

Visit online: www.southeastsouthdakota.com/what-to-do/ attractions/yankton/mnrr/.

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Have Some Reel Fun

More than 175 fishing lakes, ranging in size up to 29,000 acres, make southeast South Dakota a fisherman's paradise. With three major rivers, the Big Sioux, the James and the Missouri River, coursing through this region, the youngest to the oldest can go home with a whopper of a fish story. Walleye and bass compete for top honors. Lewis and Clark Lake, above the Gavins Point Dam, draws anglers from across the nation with its alluring combination of largemouth and smallmouth bass.

Fishing piers for those with accessibility needs are located at Lake Herman, Walkers Point, Newton Hills, Lake Vermillion, Lake Alvin, Lewis & Clark and Springfield Recreation Area.

These piers offer low railings, accessible ramps, sidewalks and nearby parking areas.

South Dakota fishing waters, excluding tribal trust land, host a free weekend of fishing each year. Join in the fun on May 18-20, 2018 and enjoy a weekend of fishing on us.

The entrance fees in all South Dakota Parks are waved this weekend as well.

Our fishing season never closes, so your annual fishing license is good year-round.

For the true spor tsman with a warm disposition and a good down parka, ice fishing can be a great relief to cabin fever.

The fishing in southeast South Dakota is always a good time. What are you waiting for?

Fishing License Fees

Combination License (includes small game & fishing) Resident: $55* Jr. Combination (ages 16-18) Resident: $27* • Annual Youth Fishing Non-resident: $25* Annual Fishing Resident: $28* Non-resident: $67* Non-resident Family: $67* 1-Day Fishing Resident: $8* Non-resident: $16* • 3-Day Fishing Non-resident: $37* Senior Fishing (65 and over) Resident: $12* • Senior Combination Resident: $40* License fees subject to change. Fees listed do not include $4 agent fee.

Refer to the S.D. Fishing Handbook for complete fees & regulations.

SD Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks, 523 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501, (605) 223-7660, www.gfp.sd.gov

Free Fishing Weekend: May 18-20, 2018

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A Hunter’s Paradise

Stop on any country road in Southeast South Dakota and you’ll be stopping in a hunter’s paradise. South Dakota’s state bird, the Chinese Ringnecked Pheasant, thrives in the excellent habitat provided by the South Dakota landscape.

Thousands of hunters descend upon the Southeast Region of the state in the fall for their chance at the wily pheasant. Hotels and restaurants gear up for the season with special menus and friendly people to make your stay enjoyable.

Hunting is a year-round spor t in southeast South Dakota.

Though pheasant and deer are the most popular, hunters will find a wide variety of abundant game.

Pheasant

Traditional season: Mid-October to early January. Season Opens October 20, 2018. Preserve season: September through March.

Range and Habitat: Although pheasants are found statewide, the main pheasant range encompasses the eastern two-thirds of the state. Pheasants prefer agricultural fields, wooded draws, tree strips, wetlands and set-aside acres. Most of South Dakota is privately owned and permission is required to hunt, but public lands such as Game Production Areas and Walk-In Areas offer choice habitat for pheasants. Early in the season, pheasants are scattered in small flocks, but winter’s fury pushes birds into heavy cover and concentrates them. Tree strips, cattail sloughs and dense weed patches hold pheasants this time of year. Search for small, out-ofthe-way pockets that may have escaped the hunting pressure of large groups. Small sloughs, plum thickets or even fence line vegetation hold pheasants. Prepare for weather. Fall weather conditions range from 70 degrees to snow and below-zero wind chills.

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East River Deer

Traditional Season: Firearm, mid-late November thru early December. Archery, late September thru mid-January.

Range and Habitat: Crops such as corn, oats, wheat, sunflowers and soybeans attract the whitetail deer population. Mule deer hunting is limited to counties bordering the Missouri River. Rolling pastures, tree strips, river bottoms and cattail sloughs provide escape cover for the deer.

Licenses are issued through an application process.

Ducks

Traditional Season: Late September to December.

Range and Habitat: More than 15 million ducks migrate annually through South Dakota. They include mallards, gadwall, pintails and teal. Along the Missouri River, the migration peaks in mid-Nov. with 600,000 ducks, primarily mallards.

Geese

Traditional Season: September to December.

Range and Habitat: The Missouri River corridor is the main route for more than 400,000 migrating Canada geese, and eastern South Dakota attracts 350,000 snow- and blue-geese migrants.

Prairie Turkey

Traditional Season: Spring firearm and archery, mid-April to midMay. Fall prairie turkey, early October through January.

Range and Habitat: Turkeys prefer the woods and brushy hillsides of rivers, as well as tree belts.

Licenses are issued through an application process.

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Hunting on Public & Private Lands

South Dakota has over 5 million acres of hunting oppor tunity on public and private land that has been leased for public hunting.

Public lands available for hunting include: • Game Production Areas: Managed for the production and maintenance of all wildlife species. Although species emphasis varies from site to site, all wildlife benefits.

• Waterfowl Production Areas: Managed for the production of waterfowl, but other game and nongame species thrive on them as well.

Keep in mind several public lands require nontoxic shot for all shotgun hunting of small game. Public lands may have specific restrictions.

Private lands open for hunting include: • Walk-In Areas: Privately owned lands, operating as working farms and ranches. They are leased for public hunting access by the South Dakota Depar tment of Game, Fish and Parks. No fur ther

permission from landowners is needed to hunt these areas. No driving is allowed on Walk-In Areas except on designated trails and parking areas.

• Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP): Open year round to public hunting and fishing access.

• Controlled Hunting Access Program (CHAP): Privately owned lands, operated as working farms and ranches, leased for public hunting access by the South Dakota Depar tment of Game, Fish and Parks primarily for big game hunting. Hunters using a CHAP area must complete the required check in registration slip and drop it in the self-service box.

The fact remains that the vast majority of the state is land held in private ownership. Permission is required to hunt private land in South Dakota. Your ability to develop a connection with private landowners will enhance your hunting oppor tunities.

However, if you are unfamiliar with the area, hiring a local hunting guide can be well wor th the investment.

Complete hunting rules and regulations, as well as maps detailing the above mentioned lands, are available on www.gfp.sd.gov.

Hunting License Fees

Combination License (small game & fishing) Resident: $55* Senior Combination (ages 65 & up) Resident: $40* Junior Combination (ages 16-18) Resident: $27* Small Game Resident: $33* Non-resident: $121* Youth Small Game (ages 12-15) Resident: $5* Non-resident: $10* Migratory Bird Certificate Resident: $5 Spring Light Goose Non-resident: $50* Youth Spring Light Goose (ages 12-15) Non-resident: $26* License fees subject to change.

Fees listed do not include $4 agent fee ($8 non-resident small game).

Refer to the SD Hunting Handbook for complete list of licenses, fees & regulations.

SD Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks, 523 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 223-7660, www.gfp.sd.gov

Hunting Guide s/ Outfitters Mike Kuchera’ s South Dakota Guide Service, Inc.

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Office: 135 E. 2nd Ave., PO Box 10, Mitchell, SD 57301 Premium complete guided hunting packages for ringneck pheasants on the farms of southeastern South Dakota. With deluxe accommodations based out of Mitchell. A Tradition of Excellence since 1972! Also offer separate sharp-tail grouse and prairie chicken hunts and European driven pheasant hunts.

605-996-1120 • www.sdpheasants.com

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Steever House Bed & Breakfast, 46850 276th Street, 605-647-5055

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Camp Lakodia, 45156 235th Street, 877-LAKODIA

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Broken Willow Lodge, 31149 SD Hwy 37, 605-369-2565

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Services Directory BED & BREAKFAST INNKEEPERS

PO Box 7682, Rapid City, SD 57709, 1-888-500-INNS (4667) www.southdakotabb.com, email: info@southdakotabb.com Each of our member inns has been inspected and approved.

DISCOVER BON HOMME

www.discoverbonhomme.com, Call 1-888-353-7382 for a free brochure!

A county rich in rural panoramas, ethnic heritage and events, hometown character and a pioneering past. The mighty Missouri River flows along the southern edge of the county, making it an outdoorsman’s paradise for fishing, boating and hunting.

I-29 CULTURAL CORRIDOR

Take South Dakota’s Interstate 29 to cultural adventure! Visit the Oscar Howe Gallery, National Music Museum, Siouxland Heritage Museums, Washington Pavilion, South Dakota Art Museum, Children’s Museum of South Dakota, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, McCrory Gardens and Arboretum, and Terry Redlin Art Center! Free brochure: 1-888-353-7382.

AVON

Visitor Information

AVON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Box 97, Avon, SD 57315 (605) 286-3213, www.avonsd.com Near Standing Bear Bridge over the Missouri River. Enjoy one of three golf courses within 30 miles. Take in our friendly town, swimming pool, park with RV hookups, bustling Main Street in the heart of pheasant country. Birthplace of Senator George McGovern.

Things to See & Do TALSMA’S TRAIL PARK

40401 313th St. Avon, SD 57315, (605) 369-2401 www.talsmastrailpark.com, email: jtalsma@gwtc.net Come join in the fun and adventure of trail riding along the Missouri River. Over 1200 acres of designated trails for all to enjoy from overlooking bluffs and crossing creeks to riding along the river bottom. A ride for everyone – experienced or beginner.

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BRANDON

Visitor Information

BRANDON VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 182, 306B S Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, SD 57005, (605) 582-7400 www.brandonvalleychamber.com, email: brancofc@alliancecom.net Exciting outdoor activities, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, two state parks, Hometown Days Festival & more! Your first stop for food, gas, camping, pharmacy, car repairs, hotels and other travel necessities.

Accommodations

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES/WATERPARK

1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD [(605) 582-2901, www.brandon-express.com Upscale hotel. Five miles east of Sioux Falls at exit 406. Great waterpark! 210 foot raft slide for the big kids, splash pool for little ones. Free breakfast and weeknight guest reception. Full service restaurant next door. Great ★ Service.

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TAILGATORS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

1013 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005 (605) 582-2520, www.tgators.com Tailgators has something for everyone! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. Sunday brunch buffet. Over 35 HD TVs, separate family dining, outdoor patio, 4 banquet rooms, free delivery to Brandon hotels. Conveniently located south of I-90 near two hotels.

Things to See & Do

DAKOTA FALLS WINERY

721 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, (605) 321-5532 Since 1997, we believe that by tending our own vines, we can produce the highest quality wines. Tasting Room is at The 1948 Trading Company, off I-90, Brandon exit. Taste our fine wines Mon. - Sat. all year.

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WILDE PRAIRIE WINERY

SOUTH DAKOTA ART MUSEUM

BROOKINGS

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48052 259th Street, Brandon (605) 582-6471, www.wildeprairiewinery.com Join us in the country for 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.

Thurs.-Mon. May 1st to Nov 30th.

1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD 57007 (605) 688-5423, www.southdakotaartmuseum.com Explore wide open spaces and discover the spirit of the prairie at the South Dakota Art Museum. Galleries feature Native American art, work by Harvey Dunn and a dynamic exhibit schedule. Admission is free. Learn more at southdakotaartmuseum.com. Great ★ Service

Accommodations

Things to See & Do

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Brookings, (605) 692-6700 www.prairieplay.org Play. Learn. Discover! Fun memories await your family. Cruise down KidStreet, play in our indoor and outdoor Prairie, or discover your inner artist. Meet Mama T. rex & her baby Max. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm; Closed Mondays. Hungry? Café Coteau inside museum.

U-BAR INN & SUITES

130 Ash St., Canistota, SD 57021 (605) 296-3466, Reservations 1-800-566-8227 5 miles south of I-90, Exit 368. Park-like setting, flat screen TVs, guest laundry, continental breakfast, 3-1/2 blocks south of Ortman Clinic.

MCCRORY GARDENS / VISITOR CENTER

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The region’s ONLY botanical garden. Open year-round. 25 acres of formal gardens/45 acres of arboretum. Visitor Center offers free parking, free wi-fi, quaint giftshop. Admission: Adult - $4, Youth 6-15 - $2, children 5 and younger – FREE. Check website for hours. Arboretum – FREE.

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NEWTON HILLS STATE PARK

COUNTRY INN & SUITES

Campgrounds

28767 482nd Ave., Canton, SD 57103 (605) 987-2263 www.gfp.sd.gov/state-parks email: newtonhills@state.sd.us The park covers 1200 acres in the forest covered hills near Canton. Offers camping, picnicking, lodging, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and swimming. 6 miles of trails for horseback riding and mountain biking. 8 miles of hiking trails. Great ★ Service

CENTERVILLE

Visitor Information

CENTERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(605) 563-2302 www.centervillesd.com A small, friendly, full service community of 900 residents. Located on the banks of the Vermillion River with a beautiful old-fashioned main street. Gift shops, dining, medical care and also a pool, park and camping facilities. Centerville - Where You Make the Difference.

CHAMBERLAIN-OACOMA Visitor Information

CHAMBERLAIN-OACOMA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

112 N. Main St. P.O. Box 638, Chamberlain, SD 57325 (605) 234-4416 www.chamberlainsd.com, email: chamberlaininfo@midstatesd.net Your first stop in planning your fishing, hunting or family vacation on the Missouri River at Chamberlain/Oacoma in south central South Dakota.

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Accommodations

151 Tower Rd., Box 410, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 (605) 232-3500, 1-800-456-4000 www.countryinns.com/dakotadunessd, email: cx_nscs@countryinns.com I-29 exit 1, near downtown Sioux City, IA & Tyson Event Center. 69 rooms including suites. Free continental breakfast, weekday newspaper, local phone calls, indoor pool/whirlpool, meeting room, internet, guest laundry. Attached to Graham’s Grill & Pub.

DE SMET

Things to See & Do

DE SMET "LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE"

1-866-528-7273, www.desmetsd.com Pioneer heritage at its best! Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House” books come alive on the prairie. Historic homes tour, covered wagon rides, hands-on activities, bus tours, and outdoor theater. De Smet boasts a first-class event center, restaurants, lodging and camping.

INGALLS HOMESTEAD LAURA’S LIVING PRAIRIE

20812 Homestead Road, DeSmet, SD 57231 1-800-776-3594, www.ingallshomestead.com, email: mail@ingallshomestead.com Interactive pioneer 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, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. Call for hours.

LAURA INGALLS WILDER MEMORIAL SOCIETY

105 Olivet Avenue, DeSmet, SD, 1-800-880-3383 www.DiscoverLaura.org Immerse yourself in the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder by taking a tour of the original Surveyors' House, Laura's School and the historic Ingalls Home, built by Charles Ingalls. See original Ingalls-Wilder artifacts and play in our Discovery Center. Open year-round.

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DELL RAPIDS

Accommodations HOMETOWNE INN

Visitor Information CITY OF DELL RAPIDS

P.O. Box 10, Dell Rapids, SD 57022 (605) 428-3595, www.cityofdellrapids.org 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.

DELMONT

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DELMONT DEVELOPMENT CORP.

(605) 779-2621 www.delmontsd.org Visit hometown Delmont, 35 miles south of Mitchell off I-90 exit 325. Offers food, gas, lodging, camping, 9-hole golf, parks, baseball, Pumphouse Museum, Onion House, Firemen’s Memorial, churches, hunting, fishing. Housing lots available. Home of Bluebird Locker, Kuchen Festival, Old Time Harvest Festival, Firemen’s Sausage Supper.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF DELMONT KUCHEN FESTIVAL

(605) 779-2211 www.delmontsd.org The 22nd Annual Kuchen Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 8th, 2018. Features include kuchen, lunch serving Bluebird Locker Brats, craft booths, a quilt and fabric arts show, art show, a downtown parade and museum. Watch for progress on the Onion House.

ELK POINT

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UNION COUNTY COMMISSION 209 E. Main, Suite 200, Elk Point, SD 57025 (605) 356-2041

909 W. Main St., I-29 Exit 18, Elk Point, SD 57025 (605) 356-2667, www.hometowneinn.com, email: hometowninn@iw.net 18 units with hometown atmosphere. Reasonable rates, Cable TV, pets, truck/RV parking, café/lounge next door. Along the historic Lewis & Clark Trail, golf course, walking trails nearby.

60 min from Sioux Falls, 20 min from Sioux City, IA.

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ELK POINT CITY PARK CAMPGROUND

P.O. Box 280, Elk Point, SD 57025 (605) 356-2141, www.elkpoint.org, email: dnelsen@iw.net I-29/Exit 18, 1 mile east and 2 blocks south on Harrison. Lewis & Clark Wayside Exhibit at Park.

23 electrical sites, landscaped park, firepits, picnic tables, shelters, volleyball court, ball diamonds, park equipment, bathhouse. May 1-Oct. 1.

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UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM CHARLES MURTHA HOUSE

707 W Main St., Box 552, Elk Point, SD 57025 (605) 761-0247 Beautiful 1892 Brick Queen Anne Home with Period Furnishings. Spectacular 6.5 acre Grounds with Brick Kiln, two Barns. Pond and Horse-Drawn Farm Machinery. Check us out on Facebook.

EMERY

Visitor Information CITY OF EMERY

560 South Dakota Hwy 262, Emery, SD 57332 (605) 449-4455, www.cityofemerysd.com, email: emerycity@triotel.net 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.

LEARN & PLAY

Visit two original Ingalls family homes and De Smet’s first school on the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes tour. Take a covered wagon ride, attend a one-room school session and try pioneer activities at the Ingalls Homestead.

Explore De Smet’s history by visiting the Loftus Store, the Depot Museum and taking a site-seeing tour.

ENJOY & STAY

Shop the unique gift and antique stores downtown and attend an outdoor theater production at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant.

2018 Pageant: These Happy Golden Years July 6, 7, 8 • 13, 14, 15 • 20, 21, 22.

Stay more than a day! De Smet offers restaurants, motels, B&Bs, and campgrounds.

www.desmetsd.com • 1-866-528-7273

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FLANDREAU

Things to See & Do ROYAL RIVER CASINO & HOTEL

607 S. Veterans St., Flandreau SD 57028 1-877-912-LUCK, www.royalrivercasino.com Royal River Casino & Hotel is South Dakota’s premier entertainment destination where every visit is a win! Our casino features live table games, craps, roulette, and over 400 Las Vegas style Slots with some of the loosest payouts in South Dakota. Great ★ Service

FREEMAN

HERITAGE HALL MUSEUM

880 South Cedar St, Freeman, SD 57029 (605) 925-7545 www.heritagehallmuseum.com email: museum@freemaninfo.com Pioneer artifacts, historic buildings, archives/library of Germans from Russia who settled the area, including Mennonites, Hutterites, Lutherans and Reformed. Admission $3-$5, TuesdaySaturday, 10am-4pm, Sun. 1pm-5pm. May - September, year round by appointment.

PRAIRIE ARBORETUM

CITY OF FREEMAN

South of Freeman Academy, Freeman, SD 57029 (605) 925-4237 www.FreemanArboretum.com The Prairie Arboretum – A forty acre plot with an outdoor amphitheatre, visitor center, large winding pond area, over a mile of walking trails, a rose garden, perennial gardens, dwarf conifer garden and several sculptures.

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Freeman, SD 57029 March 16, 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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P.O. Box 43, Freeman, SD 57029 605-925-4444, www.cityoffreeman.com, email: tourism@freemaninfo.com Located on US Hwy 81, 23 miles south of I-90 and 35 miles west of I-29. Preserving a rich German heritage. Schmeckfest in Spring, Heritage Hall Museum, Prairie Arboretum, golf, camping, parks, swimming, ethnic foods, unique shopping.

FENSEL’S MOTEL & GIFT SHOP

500 N. US Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-4204 if no answer call (605) 351-4747 Clean, cozy rooms with phones, cable TV and reasonable rates. One of the largest gift shops specializing in decorative and floral accents. Camper plug-ins. Complimentary coffee & cookies in gift shop for prearranged group tours.

FREEMAN COUNTRY INN

1019 S. Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029 (605) 925-4888 email: freemaninn@goldenwest.net Non-Smoking 28 Clean & comfortable rooms, Whirlpool Suites, Handicap room, Refrigerator, Microwaves, Wi-Fi, Trailer Parking, Continental Breakfast, Cable TV, Pets welcome.

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GARRETSON

Visitor Information GROW GARRETSON

Garretson, SD www.growgarretson.com Grow Garretson is a group of community members committed to bringing growth and community development to the town of Garretson. Grow Garretson is committed to building excellence through business development, economic reconstruction, design and promotion of the small-town charm and unique landscapes Garretson has to offer.

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PALISADES STATE PARK

25495 485th Ave., Garretson, SD 57030 (605) 594-3824, fax (605) 594-2369 www.gfp.sd.gov/state-parks email: palisadespark@state.sd.us Located 1-1/2 miles south of Garretson off Hwy 11. Magnificent rock formations for rock climbing enthusiasts. Camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing and canoeing/kayaking.

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THE TREASURE CHEST

624 Main Ave., Garretson, SD, (605) 594-2000 New Treasurers Daily! Gift items, SD Products, Shabby Chic, Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, new/used clothing for adults and kids. A mission store that shares its profits locally and internationally. Hours: Wed. & Thurs. Noon-5 pm; Fri. & Sat. 10 am-5 pm or by appointment 605-366-3931.

Things to See & Do DEVIL’S GULCH SPLIT ROCK PARK

North end of Garretson, SD (605) 594-6721, www.visitgarretson.com Home of Jesse James Pontoon rides. Free attraction to explore natural beauty, red quartzite formations bordering Split Rock River. Legends of outlaws Jesse & Frank James. Hiking trails, geology, history, picnicking, camping. Nature at its finest, 20 minutes northeast of Sioux Falls.

TUCKER’S WALK VINEYARD

48348 254th Street, Garretson, SD 57030 (605) 594-6287 www.tuckerswalk.com The vineyard is named for Tucker, a very special Afghan Hound. On daily walks around the farm, Tucker taught us to enjoy sitting & looking. In 2007, we planted our first acre of grapes, including Marquette and Brianna. Commercial operations began in 2010.

Palisades State Park One of the most beautiful, unique and serene state parks in South Dakota. Located 2 miles south of Garretson.

Colorful red quartzite pinnacles and formations with 50 foot vertical cliffs line Split Rock River, which flows through the park. Modern camping facilities & camping cabins are available. Reservations 1-800-710-2267 or www.campsd.com

Devil’s Gulch Stand on the footbridge spanning the chasm of Devil’s Gulch and imagine the pounding of horses’ hooves, echoing gun shots and shouts of a posse as they pursue outlaw Jesse James. Hike the scenic trails to Devil’s Falls and the Devil’s Stairway. Free entrance May - October.

Split Rock Park

You’ll find nature at its finest just 20 minutes northeast of Sioux Falls.

Jesse James Days June 15-17, 2018

Enjoy quartzite rock formations along Split Rock River and interesting architecture of the Works Progress Administration of the 1930’s, featuring a dam with waterfall, bathhouse, bridges and rock wall with flower garden.

Primitive camping - 11 electrical pads, canoeing, fishing, hiking and picnicking.

Camping Reservations call 605-594-2225.

Home of Jesse James Pontoon Rides, 605-594-2225 • The Treasure Chest, 605-366-3931 Tucker’s Walk Vineyard & Winery, 605-594-6287 • Humble Hill Winery, 605-594-2292

Garretson is easy to find! On I-90, take Exit 406, go north 9 miles on Hwy. 11

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GEDDES

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GEDDES HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Box 97, Geddes, SD 57342 (605) 337-2501, www.geddessd.org Small friendly town on Highway 50 with a Historic Village featuring 1857 Log Cabin, 1895 Red White Blue Schoolhouse, 1900 Claim Shanty, Pioneer Museum, and a Peter Norbeck boyhood Home. Annual Fur Traders Day 2nd weekend in August each year.

HARRISBURG

Things to See & Do

HEARTLAND COUNTRY CORN MAZE

www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com (605) 743-5984 2 1/2 mi. E. of Harrisburg, south 1 1/2 mi. on Hwy 11. Navigate through 11 acre corn maze.

New 2018 design, map and questions, find checkpoints for answers. Hidden checkpoint for free treat. Bring flashlights for after dark fun. Concessions, restrooms. August-October.

HARTFORD

Visitor Information CITY OF HARTFORD

125 N. Main Ave., Hartford, SD 57033, (605) 528-6187 www.hartfordsd.us, email: cityhall@hartfordsd.us Take Exit 387 on I-90. Visit our city parks, Veteran’s Memorial, pool, and 18 hole golf course.

Enjoy our restaurants, hotel and fuel up with gas. Call or go to our website for more info.

Accommodations

AMERICINN HOTEL & SUITES

1031 Diamond Cr., Hartford, SD 57033 (605) 528-5000, www.americinn.com/hotels/sd/hartford Conveniently located at Exit 387 off I-90, just 6 miles West of Sioux Falls. Enjoy our inviting indoor pool and whirlpool or have a drink in our wine and beer bar. We offer a free hot homestyle buffet breakfast.

HURON

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SPLASH CENTRAL WATERPARK

345 9th St. SW, Huron, SD 57350 (605) 353-8537, www.splashcentralwaterpark.com MasterBlaster Water Coaster, Free Fall Drop Slide and Lazy River makes Splash Central Waterpark fun for all ages. Relax in the Sensory Garden or take a walk on the trails. Picnic Shelters, Pool-side Cabanas available for rent.

LENNOX

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STEEVER HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST

46850 276th St., Lennox, SD, (605) 647-5055 www.steeverhouse.com, email: info@steeverhouse.com 1910 Victorian, peaceful rural setting. 10 miles south of Sioux Falls, I-29 exit 68, 2 mi. west.

Three queen rooms w/private baths, TVs; two King suites, private bath, whirlpool, fireplace, TV. Full breakfast included. Free WIFI. $95-175.

MADISON

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MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

605-256-2454, www.chamberofmadisonsd.com 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. Great ★ Service

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LAKE AREA IMPROVEMENT CORP.

www.madisonworks.com, Economic Development Office (605) 256-0797 Madison is a business-friendly community with a great location, available workforce, business incentives and an unmatched quality of life make Madison the perfect place to live, work, play and grow your business. Discover your business potential by contacting the Lake Area Improvement Corporation.

Accommodations CAMP LAKODIA

45156 235th St, Madison, SD 57042 (877)-LAKODIA, www.camplakodia.org Camp Lakodia is a natural sanctuary on the shores of Lake Herman. With a variety of endless options, this year round camp, resort and event venue is the perfect setting for youth, adult and business retreats/camps, reunions, and weddings, or just camping.

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MADISON CAMPGROUNDS

Lake Herman State Park/Walkers Point Rec Area 23409 State Park Dr, Madison SD 57042 (605) 256-5003, fax (605) 256-5004, www.gfp.sd.gov, email lakeherman@state.sd.us Camping, Hiking, Lake Access, cabins, picnicking, and much more. Great ★ Service

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DAIRY QUEEN

2nd Street & Egan Ave., Madison, SD 57042, (605) 256-4042 Air conditioned, inside seating for 62. Drive thru available. Full Brazier hot food line and all the famous DQ products.

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HISTORIC PRAIRIE VILLAGE

P.O. Box 256, Madison, SD 57042 605-256-3644, www.prairievillage.org 40 restored buildings, daily carousel rides, train rides 2:00 pm Saturdays, 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.

MADISON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

45152 233rd Street, Madison, SD 57042 (605) 999-0364, www.madisongolfsd.com 18-hole well-kept challenging golf course west of Madison. Several holes offering a scenic view of Lake Herman. MGCC is a favorite due to the diversity of the only local 18-hole layout. It features 6,162 yards of golf from the longest tees, a par 71.

SMITH-ZIMMERMANN HERITAGE MUSEUM

221 Northeast 8th St., Madison, SD 57042 (605) 256-5308 www.smith-zimmermann.dsu.edu

THE LAKES GOLF COURSE

19 Golf Drive, Wentworth, SD 57075 (605) 483-3535 www.golfatthelakes.com 9-Hole Course, rolling greens, elevation changes that enhance the panoramic view of Lake Madison & Round Lake. This course has something to offer for every level of golfer. It features 3128 yards from the longest tee for a par of 36.

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DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

820 N. Washington Ave., Madison, SD 57042 1-888-378-9988, www.dsu.edu DSU is a nationally-recognized technology university, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in business, technology and information systems, arts, sciences and education. Our students graduate as technology-infused experts in their field of study.

MARION

Visitor Information CITY OF MARION

P.O. Box 94, Marion, SD 57043 (605) 648-2869, fax: (605) 648-3539 www.marionsd.com, email: marionsd@gwtc.net Located 37 miles west of Sioux Falls between Highways 42 and 44. City park with lake and suspension bridge, camping, swimming, 9-hole golf course, Thunder Valley Dragway.

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MENNO

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MENNO AREA DEVELOPMENT

P.O. Box 432, Menno, SD 57045, Phone/fax: (605) 387-2427 www.mennosd.org, email: menocity@gwtc.net 8 miles west of US 81-18 junction. Friendly, small town. Events: July 4th Celebration - road races, parade, ball game, fireworks; Car Show; Power Show. Menno Museum. Camp-fish Lake Menno. Camp - City Park, showers. Mickey Harris Art.

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COUNTRY COTTAGE HIDEAWAY

28936 433 Ave., Menno, SD (605) 387-5256 or (605) 660-1410 www.countrycottagehideaway.com At 43250 Stone Church Rd. Need a place to get away that is quiet and relaxing? Rent a furnished home among trees in the country near Menno near the James River. Completely furnished, 5 bedrooms, do your own cooking. Open year round.

MITCHELL

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MITCHELL, SD: Find Your Palace!

Come exp-EAR-ience Mitchell’s many historical attractions, starting with the a-MAIZE-ing Corn Palace! Plan a day of outdoor adventure, refuel at one of 50 restaurants, kick your shoes off at our relaxing accommodations. Biggest stop between Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Exit 332.

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Accommodations COMFORT INN

2020 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD 57301, I-90 Exit 332, one block south (605) 990-2400, Reservations 800-4CHOICE www.choicehotels.com Luxury accommodations at an affordable price. Indoor waterpark, wireless internet, business center, exercise room, suites, meeting room. Located ¼ mile from Cabela’s, connected to Highland Conference Center. Near - Ruby Tuesdays, Blarney Pub & Grill.

DAYS INN

1506 S. Burr, Mitchell, SD 57301, I-90 and Hwy 37, Exit 332 800-329-7466, (605) 996-6208, www.daysinn.com Recently remodeled. Free continental breakfast, indoor waterpark, whirlpool, meeting room, Queen, King and Suites, guest laundry, airport shuttle, pets allowed, handicap accessible.

Restaurants and shopping nearby.

HAMPTON INN OF MITCHELL

1920 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD 57301, I-90 Exit 332 (605) 995-1575 or 866-252-2900 www.mitchell.hamptoninn.com, email: mistd_hampton@hilton.com Experience ultimate service and clean, newly remodeled, comfortable accommodations. “On the House” hot breakfast. Microwave, refrigerator and free wireless high speed Internet access in every room. Attached to Highland Conference Center.

Things to See & Do

CORN PALACE FESTIVAL

612 N. Main St., Mitchell SD 57301, (605) 995-8430 www.cornpalace.com, email: cornpalace@cornpalace.com One of South Dakota’s longest running annual events, celebrating the redecoration of the Corn Palace. Features family entertainment, carnival rides, open class exhibits, food & specialty vendors, indoor concerts (national entertainment and free stage entertainment). August 22-26, 2018.

CORN PALACE STAMPEDE RODEO

P.O. Box 177, Mitchell, SD 57301, (605) 770-4919, www.cornpalacestampede.com Annual PRCA Rodeo – July 19-23, 2018, 8 p.m. rodeo start. Parade – Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Chili cook-off Sunday. Featuring professional cowboys from throughout the US. Member of Badlands circuit. Stock provided by Sutton Rodeo, Inc. Order tickets online.

DAKOTA DISCOVERY MUSEUM

1300 McGovern Avenue, Mitchell, SD, on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University (605) 996-2122, www.dakotadiscovery.com, email: history@dakotadiscovery.com Experience culture and history of the Upper Great Plains. History gallery, art galleries of Oscar Howe, Charles Hargens and others, restored 1886 Italianate home, 1914 railroad depot, 1885 country school and 1908 church.

MIKE KUCHERA’S SOUTH DAKOTA GUIDE SERVICE, INC.

Office: 135 E. 2nd Ave. P.O. Box 10, Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996-1120, www.sdpheasants.com Premium complete guided pheasant hunting packages on the farms of southeastern SD. Deluxe accommodations based in Mitchell. Also: sharp-tail grouse and prairie chicken hunts and driven Scotland pheasant hunts and tours.

MITCHELL PREHISTORIC INDIAN VILLAGE

3200 Indian Village Road, Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996-5473, www.mitchellindianvillage.org A 1,000 year old Indian Village, South Dakota's only active archaeological site open to the public. Interactive, fun, educational for adults and children alike! Children dig for a free arrowhead at our "Kid's Dig"! Archeology Awareness Days June 30-July 1, 2018.

THE CARNEGIE RESOURCE CENTER

119 W 3rd Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301, (605) 996-3209 www.mitchellcarnegie.com, email: pam@mitchellcarnegie.com This 1903 former Carnegie Library houses an extensive collection of print and photographic items about area history, genealogical data, the Corn Palace as well as a mural and art of Oscar Howe.

WORLD’S ONLY CORN PALACE

866-273-CORN (2676) 604 N Main Street, Mitchell, SD 57301 www.cornpalace.com, www.visitmitchell.com, cvb@visitmitchell.com Showcases light-up domes, Oscar Howe, agricultural exhibits. Free admission! 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Memorial Day - Labor Day (free tours and video); 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., April-May & September. November; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, December - March.

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

810 E. Spruce, (605) 292-9292 www.hiexpress.com/mitchellsd, email: mitchellholidayinnexpress@yahoo.com All rooms have complimentary hardwire and wireless internet access, 42 inch LCD TV’s, HBO and in-room coffee. Suites also have sofa sleeper, mini refrigerator and microwave.

Complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar. Pool with 130 foot water slide!

THUNDERBIRD LODGE

P.O. Box 984, Mitchell, SD 57301, I-90 Exit 332, 1 block north (605) 996-6645, 1-800-996-2810 www.thunderbird-lodge.com 48 unit newly renovated property. Locally owned. Free continental breakfast, hot tub/sauna, beer/liquor available. Every room has 32” flat screen TV, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron/board, microwave and fridge. Free WiFi.

Campgrounds MITCHELL KOA

Experience culture and history.

Art galleries of Oscar Howe, Charles Hargens, James Earle Fraser, and more!

41255 SD Hwy 38, Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996-1131 email: camp@mitchellkoa.com Exit 335 off of I-90. Open May 1 through November 4. Camping cabins, pull thru sites, 50 amp, pool in season. Online reservations at www.koa.com.

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JACK’S CAMPERS

P.O. Box 944, Mitchell, SD 57301, (605) 996-3268, 800-356-1812, www.jackscampers.com Located off I-90 exit 330. For vacation or hunting rent a tent camper or mini home. Many models to choose from. South Dakota’s largest Jayco dealer. Sales, services, rentals, parts and accessories. Over 50 years of service, established since 1963.

MONTROSE

I-29, Exit 2, North Sioux City, SD (605) 232-9600 or 866-232-9698, www.siouxcityinn.com Celebrity style, luxury for less. A Hospitality International Franchised property. Amenities for everyone’s need. 5 Minutes from downtown Sioux City, IA. Doctors preferred extended stay hotel. WIFI, kitchenettes, suites, guest laundry, indoor pool, HBO, fitness area, continental breakfast.

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SIOUX CITY NORTH KOA

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PORTER SCULPTURE PARK

25700 451st Ave, Montrose, SD 57048 I-90 Exit 374 (Montrose exit), www.portersculpturepark.com Porter Sculpture Park has over 40 sculptures. The largest sculpture is 60 feet tall and weighs 25 tons. Fun for the entire family. Kids free. Open Memorial Day to September 15th.

NORTH SIOUX CITY

675 Streeter Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049, 1-800-562-5439, (605) 232-4519 www.koa.com, email: contact@SiouxCityNorthKOA.com I-29 exit 2 or 4. Make lasting memories. Join us for themed weekend activities. When weather is too warm, enjoy relaxing by the pool. Cooler evenings curl up next to the campfire. Open year round.

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ADAMS HOMESTEAD & NATURE PRESERVE

Visitor Information NORTH SIOUX CITY

504 River Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-4276, Fax: (605) 232-0506, www.northsiouxcity-sd.gov Lewis & Clark first set foot in South Dakota where Big Sioux & Missouri River meet N. Sioux City on I-29. McCook Lake for boating/fishing, Adams Nature Area 2 miles north. 4 motels, 4 churches and video lottery in town.

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272 Westshore Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-0873, www.gfp.sd.gov/state-parks email: AdamsNature@state.sd.us 1500 acre century farm situated along the Missouri River donated to the GFP Dept. as a wildlife management area, state park and community park for education and enjoyment. Ten miles of trails, wildlife observation blind. Great ★ Service

PARKER

Visitor Information TURNER COUNTY

400 S. Main, Parker, SD 57053, (605) 297-3153 Come and enjoy the oldest & biggest county fair in South Dakota held in Parker (www.turnercountyfair.com). Swan Lake offers boating/fishing, Marion’s Thunder Valley Drag Races, ParMar Golf Course located between Marion & Parker.

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On the shores of Lake Herman • Lodge & Cabins • RV & Tent Camping • Camps & Retreats • Weddings & Reunions • Meetings & Events • Boating, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking/Biking • Open Year Round Mention “S’mores” when making your reservation receive a S’mores Starter Kit and bundle of firewood.

45156 235th Street Madison, SD 57042 camplakodiasd@gmail.com

1-877-LAKODIA www.camplakodia.org

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PLANKINTON

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Visitor Information

I-90 Exit 308, Plankinton, SD 57368 (605) 942-7767, www.plankinton.com Services: motels, campground, restaurants, grocery/convenience, gas, service & repairs; beauty/barber; flowers & variety; laundromat; health & veterinary. Enjoy golf, city pool, parks, great hunting. Pheasant Fest, Museum complex with furnished homestead farmhouse, school, exhibit halls, historic hotel. 2007 Community of the Year.

PLATTE

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PLATTE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 393, Platte, SD 57369 1-888-297-8175, (605) 337-2275 www.plattesd.org, email: plattechamber@midstatesd.net Located on Hwys. 44/45, minutes from the Missouri River! Offering 3 state parks! Fish, boat, hike, camp, and swim! Challenging golf course, historic theater and museum, dining and lodging options.

ROSHOLT

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Accommodations 361 S. Nebraska St., Salem, SD 57058, (605) 425-2828 Located 3 miles north of I-90, exit 364 on Hwy 81. Comforts of home include clean rooms, close to restaurants, phones and cable TV, high speed internet, microwaves & refrigerators.

Travelers, sportsmen and bikers are welcome.

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CAMP AMERICA CAMPGROUND

25495 US 81, Salem, SD 57058 (605) 425-9085, www.campsalemsd.com Shaded tent sites, level full hook-up pull-thrus. Pool, free WiFi, laundry, store, playground, fire rings, mini-golf, labyrinth. Near Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Madison Prairie Village and Laura Ingalls’ DeSmet home. 1.5 miles N. of I-90, Exit 364.

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SCOTLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 283, Scotland, SD 57059, (605) 583-2330, www.scotlandsd.org On Hwy 25, 32 miles northwest of Yankton. Annual Catfish Day in July, Scottie Stampede Rodeo Days in August. Museum, park, swimming, camping, 9-hole golf course, Lake Henry. Good place to live, work & play. Visit website for more info.

WITH THE WIND VINEYARD & WINERY

10722 Lake Road, Rosholt, SD 57260 www.WiththeWindWinery.com email: WiththeWindWinery@gmail.com Resting atop rolling prairie, With the Wind Vineyard & Winery marries the panorama of peaceful sunsets with each of their handcrafted wines. Tasting hours: Friday - Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm (by reservation during the month of January).

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SIOUX FALLS CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU

(605) 275-6060, 200 N. Phillips Ave., Ste. 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 www.visitsiouxfalls.com/VisitorsGuide, email: sfcvb@siouxfalls.com South Dakota’s largest city is full of hidden gems, local foodie favorites, breweries and attractions. Go online to request a free Visitors Guide to start planning your trip today.

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DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS INC.

230 S. Phillips Avenue, Suite 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 338-4009, www.dtsf.com, email: info@dtsf.com Experience unique shopping, exciting attractions, fantastic dining, beautiful history, cultural celebration and refined style - there’s always something happening Downtown! Visit dtsf.com for events calendar, shopping, dining, trolley schedules, maps and more.

SIOUX FALLS ARTS COUNCIL

326 E 8th St Ste. 106 A & B Sioux Falls, SD 57103 (605) 271-6696 The Sioux Falls Arts Council is a gateway organization connecting tourists and residents to the area’s vibrant performing, music, visual, and literary arts scene.

Accommodations AEROSTAY HOTEL

2821 N Jaycee Lane, Sioux Falls SD 57104, (605) 335-1800 AeroStay Hotel is the only hotel connected to the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. With a variety of room types and luxurious guestroom amenities, AeroStay is your convenient and comfortable choice when flying. Call us at 605-335-1800 to reserve today! Great ★ Service

AMERICINN MOTEL

3508 S. Gateway Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (605) 361-3538 or 1-800-634-3444 I-29 Exit 77, go west 1 block to Perkins and turn left.

Large Indoor Pool/Whirlpool, free AmericInn Perk Breakfast w/waffles, Free Wireless Internet, 32 in Flat Screen TV’s, 2 Room King Suites and Whirlpool suites.

BEST WESTERN EMPIRE TOWERS

4100 W. Shirley Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 361-3118 or 1-888-338-3118, www.bestwestern.com/empiretowers Off I-29, 1 block N of Empire Mall. Clean, exceptional service, continental breakfast, indoor pool, cable/HBO, free high speed internet and local calls, elevator. Queen beds, coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons/boards. All rooms w/microwaves and fridges.

BEST WESTERN PLUS SIOUX FALLS RAMKOTA HOTEL

3200 W. Maple Street, Sioux Falls, SD, I-29 Exit 81 (605) 336-0650, www.SiouxFalls.BWRamkota.com Splash-RAGEOUS Indoor WaterPark, Outdoor Pool, 225 rooms, Free WIFI, Rascals Kids’ Club, Maple Street Café Kids - 8 & under 99¢ (with paying adult), Frankie’s Sports Bar & Grill, AAA, Pet Friendly. Great ★ Service

CENTER INN

900 E. 20th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 334-9002, 1-800-456-0074, email: centerinn@midconetwork.com Conveniently located adjacent to the Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital, across from Avera McKennan Hospital. Center Inn provides its guests with a continental breakfast, 24 hour coffee and 24 hour desk service.

CLUBHOUSE HOTEL & SUITES

2320 S. Louise Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, I-29 Exit 78 (East one block) (605) 361-8700, Reservations: 866-534-8700, www.SiouxFalls.ClubHouseInn.com Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast,100 guestrooms including 60 suites, Indoor Water PlayLand, Outdoor Courtyard, direct access to city bike trail, Shuttle service, Pet Friendly, Free WIFI. Great ★ Service

COMFORT INN & SUITES

3721 W. Avera Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 275-9577, www.choicehotels.com/sd099 Our guests enjoy spacious rooms featuring upgraded beds and bedding, microwaves, and refrigerators. Guests also enjoy king wide suites, full hot breakfast, exercise room, meeting room, indoor pool and spa, guest laundry and airport shuttle.

DAYS INN EMPIRE

3401 Gateway Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD 57106, Located off I-29, exit 77 (605) 361-9240, 1-800-DAYS INN www.daysinn.com , email: balrajsingh@singhdaysinn.com Free continental breakfast, free WIFI, free local calls, 32”- 40” flat screen tvs, cable TV with Showtime, fitness room, guest laundry, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms, 80 rooms.

FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT

4501 W. Empire Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 361-2211, 1-800-228-2800 Adjacent to the Empire Mall. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, Spring Air pillowtop mattresses, hairdryers & irons/boards, free wireless high-speed internet service in all rooms, indoor pool & whirlpool. Expect more from the Fairfield Inn by MARRIOTT.

HAMPTON INN – SIOUX FALLS

I-29, Exit 78, Sioux Falls, SD (605) 362-1700 or 1-800-Hampton, www.siouxfalls.hamptoninn.com Near the Empire Mall, several restaurants, and Century theaters. 100% Hampton Guarantee.

“On the House” breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room. Free local calls, complimentary wireless internet, refrigerators, microwaves, and 32” flat panel televisions in every room.

HILTON GARDEN INN SOUTH

5300 S. Grand Circle, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 444-4500, www.hiltongardeninn.hilton.com I-229 and Louise Avenue - 15 minutes from Airport and eight blocks from The Empire Mall. WiFi, Microwave, refrigerators, fitness center, pool. Restaurant serving breakfast, and evening meals, lounge. Meeting space for up to 250.

HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTRE

100 W. 8th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 339-2000, sfcchotel.com, email: HICC@SFCC.com Located in Historic Downtown Sioux Falls within walking distance to shopping and restaurants.

We are your home away from home. Come enjoy our restaurant, lounge, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, business center & fitness center.

EXPLORE THE I-29 CULTURAL CORRIDOR Interstate 29 boasts a rich array of cultural opportunities featuring family fun, the arts, outdoor adventures, historical museums and Native American heritage.

It’s time to discover all this magnificent state has to offer.

View and download a free brochure at www.southeastsouthdakota.com/journey/i-29-cultural-corridor

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES / Southwest

3821 W. Avera Dr., Sioux Falls , SD 57108, (605) 275-4155 www.hiexpress.com/siouxfallssw , email:fsdsf@midconetwork.com Located off 69th and Louise Ave, our hotel is the perfect place to stay. Offers a large pool with water features, hot breakfast, guest laundry, extended fitness facility, state of the art business center.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

2501 S. Shirley Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (605) 361-0122 www.hiexpress.com/siouxfallssd, email: hiexp@midconetwork.com Near the Empire Mall, easy I-29 access, 116 rooms with complimentary fitness center, business center, free guest laundry, hot breakfast buffet, indoor pool and whirlpool. We have exceptional customer service and clean rooms.

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES

4521 W 41st St., Sioux Falls (605) 275-4555, www.lq.com Located off I-29 on 41st St. just minutes from Empire Mall, restaurants, sports venues. Our new facility offers a free Bright Side Breakfast, free wifi, guest laundry, fitness center, airport shuttle, meeting space, indoor pool and whirlpool.

MY PLACE EXTENDED STAY

3005 S. Carolyn Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106, I-29 exit 77 (605) 271-9988, 855-200-5685 www.myplacehotels.com, siouxfalls@myplacehotels.com Pet Friendly, Guest Laundry, Business Center/Coffee Lounge, 24-Hour My Store. Full-Size Refrigerator/Ice Maker, Cooktop, Microwave, 37" Flat Screen, Free HBO/WIFI, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Iron/Board. Near Mall, Restaurants and Theater.

QUALITY INN & SUITES

5410 N. Granite Lane, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (605) 336-1900, www.qualityinn.com/hotel/sd062 A Platinum award winning hotel that’s fresh, clean, uncomplicated. Excellent customer service, spacious rooms, microwaves, refrigerators, high speed internet, indoor pool/ whirlpool, fitness room, deluxe continental breakfast, business center, guest laundry, Lobby Bar, Free Shuttle.

RAMADA HOTEL & SUITES

1301 W Russell, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 336-1020, www.siouxfallsramada.com A President’s Award winning hotel. Local Best for “Most Unique Lodging Experience.� Family friendly, outstanding guest services to ensure comfort and convenience throughout your stay.

Indoor waterpark, Castaways Bar & Grill. Airport shuttle, fitness center, guest laundry.

RED ROOF INN

3500 S. Gateway Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD, (605) 361-1864, 1-800-733-7663 Located in the heart of Sioux Falls finest shopping & dining, 97 renovated rooms, deluxe rooms with microwave and refrigerator, free wireless internet, exercise room, guest laundry, free continental breakfast.

STAYBRIDGE SUITES

2505 S Carolyn Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 1-800-225-1237, (605) 361-2298, Fax: (605) 361-2429, www.staybridge.com/siouxfallssd I-29 exit 78. Near Empire Mall. 90 Studio, 1 or 2 bedroom 2-bath suites, separate living and sleeping areas. Kitchens, laundry, business center, indoor pool/spa, fitness center, hot breakfast. Extended stay rates. Quality of Excellence award, Torchbearer award.

SUPER 8

4100 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 361-9719, www.super8.com, email: feensval1@wynhg.com Conveniently located, I-29, exit 77. Walking distance to Empire Mall and dining. Free breakfast including waffles. Free local calls, voicemail, wireless internet access, HBO, Pay-Per-View movies, whirlpool, fitness room, executive suites. Senior, AAA, group discounts, Wyndham Rewards.

SUPER 8

2616 E. 10th, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, (605) 338-8881, www.super8siouxfalls.com I-229, Exit 6. Pride of Super 8. Indoor swimming pool, Superstart breakfast, elevator, 40� TV’s with HBO. Rooms with high speed wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators, Jacuzzi suites.

10 minutes from Empire Mall, 1 mile from downtown.

TOWNEPLACE SUITES SOUTH

6400 South Connie Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108 605-274-2480, Towneplacesuitessiouxfalls.com Property offers studio, one and two bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens. Suites feature Smart TV’s and Home Offices. Enjoy the hot breakfast, pool, hot tub, and exercise facilities.

Perfect for a getaway or extended stay.

Campgrounds

SIOUX FALLS KOA

1401 E. Robur Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 332-9987, 1-800-KOA-9865, www.koa.com I-90 Exit 399, 1 block N, 2 blocks E on Robur, next to RV center. 50 pull-thru sites up to 100’, 30 & 50 amp, free cable, wi-fi. Grassy tent area. Kamping Kabins, heated pool, mini-golf, pavilion for groups, funcycles, playground.

TOWER CAMPGROUNDS / West 12th Properties LLC

4609 W. 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 332-1173 , email: towercampground@gmail.com , www.towercampground.com I-29 Exit 79, Great Location! 118 sites, 30/50 Full Hookup, Cable, WiFi, Pull-Thrus, Playground, Dog Park, Showers, Laundry, Tent Areas. Open All Year. Website has map and Directions! Like us on Facebook.

YOGI BEAR CAMP RESORT

26014 478th Ave. Brandon, SD 57005 (605) 332-2233 or 800-638-9043 www.jellystonesiouxfalls.com, email: reservations@jellystonesiouxfalls.com I-90 Exit 402, Spacious pull-thrus. Full hook-ups, fire rings, cabins. Free showers, Laundromat, heated pool/spa, pavilion, propane, tent area, planned activities, jumping pillow, basketball, volleyball, mini golf, pedal carts. Visits from Yogi.

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BUTTERFLY HOUSE & AQUARIUM

Located in Sertoma Park, Sioux Falls, SD (605) 334-9466, www.ButterflyHouseAquarium.org Enjoy over 800 Free-flying butterflies from around the world in the tropical conservatory. View marine fishes and live corals in salt water aquariums, including a stingray touch pool and tide pool. Open year round. Admission required.

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SCULPTUREWALK

2121 S. Summit Avenue, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD 57197 (605) 274-4007, www.augie.edu/cws, email: cws@augie.edu A research and archival agency with a library, Native American, Scandinavian & western art exhibits, three art galleries. Free to the public.

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GREAT BEAR RECREATION PARK

5901 E. Rice Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57110, (605) 367-4309, www.greatbearpark.com Conveniently located 3 miles east of Sioux Falls just off Interstate 229 and Rice Street. Winter fun for everyone. Downhill ski, cross country ski, snowboard or tube. Equipment rentals, group rates.

GREAT PLAINS ZOO & DELBRIDGE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

805 S. Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, (605) 367-7003, www.greatzoo.org The Great Plains Zoo features over 1,000 animals from around the world. The 45-acre park offers up-close views of animals often not found in larger zoos, including Snow Monkeys, Giraffes, and Rhinos. Great ★ Service

GREATEST SHOW ON H2O

5500 N. Show Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57104, (605) 339-0911, www.CatfishBay.com The Greatest Show on H20 will amaze the whole family. Experience comedy, music, & thrilling stunts on water. Boats, water skiing, action & more. Shows from Memorial Day to Labor Day. See our website for show dates & times. Purchase tickets online. Enter SDTVL for discounts.

OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM PETTIGREW HOME & MUSEUM

200 W. 6th Street /131 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD (605) 367-4210, www.Siouxlandmuseums.com, email: museum@minnehahacounty.org Experience history at the Old Courthouse Museum with 3 floors of regional history exhibits.

Elegant 1889 Pettigrew Home features exhibits of Sioux Falls in the late 1800s. Free admission.

PRAIRIE BERRY EAST BANK

322 East 8th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, (605) 496-7175, Prairieberry.com/EastBank Downtown Sioux Falls’ best-kept secret for Miner Brewing Company craft beers and award-winning Prairie Berry Winery wines, all made in South Dakota. Enjoy our menu items that pair perfectly with our wines and craft beers.

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FREE! A Sioux Falls “must see” attraction. SculptureWalk is the largest annual exhibition of international public art sculpture amid the unique shops and amazing restaurants on the streets of Historic Downtown Sioux Falls. The $1,000,000+ exhibit features world class sculptures ranging from abstract to whimsical. Learn more at www.sculpturewalksiouxfalls.com. www.dakotagolf.com, golf@dakotagolf.com Call (605) 367-7092 ext. 1 for tee times more than 7 days in advance.

Elmwood - 2604 W. Russell 367-7092, 27-hole Course, Pro Shop, GPS carts. Prairie Green 600 E. 69th 367-6076, 18-hole Course, Pro Shop, GPS carts. Kuehn Park - 2900 S. Kuehn Park Rd. 362-2811.

SIOUX FALLS PARKS & RECREATION

100 East Sixth Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 367-8222, www.SiouxFalls.org/Parks, email: parksandrec@siouxfalls.org In Sioux Falls, enjoy 75 parks, 6 major aquatic facilities along with numerous picnic shelters, athletic complexes and nearly 30 miles of Greenway Trail. Check out our parks calendar of events: www.Siouxfalls.org/Parks-calendar

STENSLAND FAMILY FARMS ICE CREAM

+ Country Store 3101 West 41st Street #109, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 271-0833, www.stenslandfamilyfarms.com Local, family owned store featuring home made dipped ice cream and other sweet treats. Farm fresh milk, cheese, butter and meats. Creamery/farm tours available.

STOCKYARDS AG EXPERIENCE

326 E 8th St. Suite 106 A & B Sioux Falls, SD 57103, (605) 271-6696 The Stockyards Ag Experience Barn is fun for all ages, 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!

STRAWBALE WINERY

47215 257th St., Renner, SD 57055, (605) 543-5071 www.strawbalewinery.com, email: info@strawbalewinery.com Over 23 varieties of South Dakota wines are produced and bottled in this winery made of straw bales. Our grapes are cold hardy varieties for red & white wines, dry to sweet. Over 18 different fruit wines. Check website for events and tasting room hours.

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THE OUTDOOR CAMPUS

4500 S. Oxbow Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (605) 362-2777 www.outdoorcampus.org, email: toc@state.sd.us Located SE of the Empire Mall. South Dakota outdoor museum, butterfly garden, two miles of walking trails, 3,000 gallon aquarium filled with South Dakota sport fish. Free Admission.

THUNDER ROAD FAMILY FUN PARK

8th and Kiwanis, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, (605) 334-4181, email: sfalls@thunderroad.info Awesome go-karts, mini-golf, batting cages, roller coaster, Tilt-A-Whirl, Water Wars, EuroBungy, laser tag, laser maze and more! Free parking & free picnic area. No admission. Call for group rates. Easy to find. Hard to leave.

WASHINGTON PAVILION

11th & Main, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 367-6000 or 1-877-WashPav, www.washingtonpavilion.org Adventure awaits downtown! Dig a dino, touch a tornado, command a Mars rover, get creative in the Imagination Studio or test your fitness skills in the Starting Line gallery in our science center. Visit art galleries and children’s studio.

W.H. LYON FAIRGROUNDS

100 N. Lyon Blvd. Sioux Falls, SD 57107, (605) 367-7178 www.siouxempirefair.org, email: info@siouxempirefair.com Home of the Sioux Empire Fair, the largest fair in South Dakota! August 3-12, 2018. Attend fun events year-round! Festivals, trade shows, livestock shows and more.

WILD WATER WEST WATERPARK

26767 466th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (605) 361-9313 www.wildwaterwest.com, email: info@wildwaterwest.com South Dakota’s largest waterpark! Your ticket to fun featuring access to wave pool, complete waterpark, go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, batting cages, sand volleyball, all for one low price. Cabana and pavilion rental. Kid tested, mother approved!

Shopping

J & L HARLEY-DAVIDSON

2601 W. 60th St. North, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (605) 334-2721, 1-800-292-3531, www.jl-harley.com, e-mail: jl@jl-harley.com South Dakota’s premiere motorcycle dealership. This 38,000 square foot, full service store features a complete inventory of new and pre-owned Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, MotorClothes, Merchandise, Parts & Accessories, and Authorized Service.

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THE EMPIRE MALL AND EMPIRE EAST

Exit 77, I-29 & 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 361-3301 www.shopempiremall.com The largest shopping complex between Minneapolis & Denver. Discover some of the area’s finest retailers: Bare Minerals, Buckle, Coach, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Francesca’s, LOFT, Oakley, Sephora. State of the art dining pavilion. Catch a show at The District.

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SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 329, Springfield, SD 57062 (605) 369-2309 www.springfieldsd.com, email: spfdchbr@gwtc.net The best kept secret in South Dakota. Located along the Missouri River and rich in recreational, scenic, and outdoor opportunities. Camping, boating, fishing, hunting, golfing, and lodging are all available. Don’t miss our annual 4th of July Celebration!

Accommodations

BROKEN WILLOW LODGE

31149 SD Hwy 37, Springfield, SD 57062 (605) 369-2565, www.brokenwillowlodge.net A quiet place to enjoy family and friends. With dog and cat boarding as well as horse stabling on site. Ideal for family reunions. RV hook-ups, bonfire pit.

THE COGAN HOUSE

31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, SD 57063 (605) 464-0238, www.TheCoganHouse.com email: thecoganhouse@gmail.com Log cabin style lodge offers room for 12, reunions, weddings, business meetings, 24 unit RV park, panoramic views Lewis & Clark Lake on the Missouri River. Welcoming hunters, couples, families, business travelers, history enthusiasts. Custom packages available for hunting, fishing, history tours, more.

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31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, SD 57063, 6 miles E of Springfield.

(605) 464-0238 www.TheCoganHouse.com, email: thecoganhouse@gmail.com On Missouri River and Lewis & Clark Trail. Professional guides for pheasant hunts, ducks, geese, archery deer, turkey. Fishing boat launch nearby. 24 unit RV Park on site, Cogan B&B - for hunt or getaway - complete kitchen, satellite TV, parking.

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TABOR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 21, Tabor, SD 57063, (605) 463-2478 www.taborsd.com, www.TaborCzechDays.com email: taborczechdays@yahoo.com, www.facebook.com/TaborCzechDays 70th Annual Czech Days June 15-16, 2018. Old European traditions, Czech foods, music, museums, parades, folk dancing. Celebration keeps alive central European heritage of the early founders of this South Dakota community.

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Wine & Brew Trail

Dakota Falls Winery

721 N. Splitrock Blvd., PO Box 342 Brandon, SD • (605) 321-5532 email: dakotafallswinery@sio.midco.net

Dempsey’s Brewery, Pub & Restaurant

Accommodations

830 Gateway Lane, Tea, SD 57064 (605) 213-1500, www.grandstaytea.com, email: tea@grandstay.net Welcome to the new GrandStay® Hotel and Suites Tea/Sioux Fall featuring a large selection of guest rooms and suites, guest laundry, heated indoor pool and whirlpool, lounge and complimentary Grand Start® Breakfast.

Campgrounds

RED BARN RV PARK

47003 272nd Street, Tea, SD 57064 (605) 368-2268 I-29 Exit 73, ½ mi. west, 1 mi. south. 75 shaded pull thru RV sites with full hookups, modern restrooms, laundry, picnic tables and swimming pool.

TYNDALL

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BON HOMME COUNTY COMMISSION

300 W. 18th Ave., Tyndall, SD 57066 (605) 589-4212 Historic Bon Homme County Courthouse built in 1914 is fully operational. The rotunda features stained glass skylight, marble interior, original woodwork, murals by O.J. Oyen. In front stands a replica of the Eiffel Tower, built around 1880 commemorating the Spanish American War.

Wineries • Breweries • Brewpubs

Strawbale Winery

47215 257th St. Renner, SD • (605) 543-5071 www.strawbalewinery.com email: info@strawbalewinery.com

Tucker’s Walk Vineyard

127 North Broadway, Watertown, SD (605) 882-9760 • www.dempseybrewpub.com email: zragefyre@gmail.com

Prairie Berry East Bank Miner Brewing Company

322 E. 8th St. Sioux Falls, SD (605) 496-7175 www.prairieberry.com/eastbank email: info@prairieberry.com

Schadé Vineyard & Winery

21095 463rd Ave. Volga, SD • (605) 627-5545 www.schadevineyard.com email: info@schadevineyard.com

Wilde Prairie Winery

48348 254th St. Garretson, SD (605) 594-6287 • www.tuckerswalk.com email: dave@tuckerswalk.com

48052 259th St. Brandon, SD (605) 582-6471 www.wildeprairiewinery.com email: wildeprairiewinery@gmail.com

With the Wind Vineyard & Winery 10722 Lake Road, Rosholt, SD (605) 537-4780 www.withthewindwinery.com email: withthewindwinery@gmail.com

For more info call 1-888-353-7382 or visit www.southeastsouthdakota.com/journey/winery-trail

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TYNDALL CHAMBER

P.O. Box 305, Tyndall, SD 57066 (605) 589-4050 www.tyndallsd.com Quaint main street with all the services you need. Restaurants/lodging, gas, shopping, ATMs, antiques, camping, swimming pool, park with disc golf course, walking trail, museum, hospital/clinic, VFW Memorial and Bon Homme Golf Course. Annual Hot Dog Days in June.

Accommodations

SHADY REST MOTEL

1401 Main Street, Tyndall, SD 57066 (605) 589-4002 email: shadyrestmotel@yahoo.com, www.facebook.com/shadyrestmotel Located 5 blocks North of Hwy 50 on Main Street. Clean, comfortable, quiet rooms. Cable TV, WiFi. ALL Non-smoking rooms. Close to restaurants, Golf Course & Museum. Look inside then decide!

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VERMILLION AREA CHAMBER & DEVELOPMENT CO.

116 Market St. #103, Vermillion, SD 57069 1-800-809-2071 or (605) 624-5571 email: vcdc@vermillionchamber.com, www.LiveVermillion.com Vermillion is known for Lewis & Clark history, USD Dakota Dome, Nat’l Music Museum, unique restaurants and cultural events like Ribs, Rods BBQ, OktoberFest, SD Shakespeare Festival and live music events.

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Enjoy over 80 parks and over 20 miles of trail system!

Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation | 100 East Sixth Street 605-367-8222 | www.siouxfalls.org/parks Midco® Aquatic Center | 1601 South Western Avenue 605-367-POOL (7665) | www.midcoaquaticcenter.org

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Accommodations

701 W. Cherry St., Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 624-8333, www.bestwestern.com email: 42051@hotel.bestwestern.com - Located west of I-29 on Hwy 50. Free continental breakfast, indoor pool, sauna, fitness center and whirlpool. Museums and University of South Dakota nearby.

Things to See & Do CLAY COUNTY PARK

1-800-809-2071 or (605) 624-5571 Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Co. Located 4 miles SW of Vermillion along the Missouri River on 34 acres Facilities: 47 electric campsites, tent sites, cabin, restrooms, showers, dump station, picnic shelters, playgrounds, boat ramp, fishing dock, and 3.5 miles of hiking trails.

NATIONAL MUSIC MUSEUM

414 E Clark, Vermillion, SD (Corner of Clark & Yale, USD campus) (605) 677-5306, www.nmmusd.org, email: nmm@usd.edu One of largest collections of historic musical instruments in world: Stradivari violin, guitar, and mandolin; the earliest-known cello; Adolphe Sax saxophones; celebrity guitars. Free audiodevice use. Open year-round. Hours on website.

RIBS, RODS & ROCK ‘N ROLL

Downtown Vermillion, Exit 26 off I-29, west 6 mi on Hwy 50 (605) 624-5571, www.sdbbq.us 14th annual KCBS sanctioned BBQ event. September 7, 2018, 5pm-midnight & 8, 10am-midnight. Food, Classic Car Show, Live Music, Beverage Garden, People’s Choice Public BBQ Judging, Cooking Demonstrations, Kids Zone, Crafts.

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

www.sdshakespearefestival.org The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival features world-class actors performing classic plays

by William Shakespeare every June in the unique outdoor setting of Vermillion's Prentis Park.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this family friendly event. Free Will donation. June 7-10, 2018

UFFORD HILLS PUMPKIN PATCH

3691 Main St, Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 624-3618, www.uffordhillsag.com Corn Maze (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.

P.O. Box 211, Viborg, SD 57070, (605) 326-5103, www.viborgsd.com 14 miles west I-29, Exit 53. 8th largest Danish community in USA, Danish Festival Days, 3rd weekend in July. “Taste of Denmark” December. Groceries, cafés, RV hookups, 24-hr Emergency Medical Center, movie theater, churches, Swan Lake, parks, hunting, Daneville Heritage Museum.

VOLGA

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SCHADÉ VINEYARD & WINERY

21095 463rd Ave., Volga, SD 57071, 1 mile west on Hwy 14.

(605) 627-5545, www.schadevineyard.com, email: info@schadevineyard.com Enjoy the tranquil experience of Schadé Vineyard and Winery. Owners Jim & Nancy Schade produce wine made from South Dakota grown products. Open Tues-Fri 1-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

WATERTOWN Dining

DEMPSEY’S BREWERY, PUB & RESTAURANT

127 North Broadway, Watertown, SD (605) 882-9760, www.dempseybrewpub.com, email: zragefyre@gmail.com The 2nd oldest brewery in South Dakota, Dempsey’s brews a variety of beers. They also serve a variety of award-winning pizzas baked in a double decker NY brick oven as well as other house specialties amid unique decor of Scottish flags and a castle mural. Great ★ Service

WESSINGTON SPRINGS Visitor Information

WESSINGTON SPRINGS AREA CHAMBER AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

PO Box 132, Wessington Springs, SD 57382 (605) 539-1929, email: wsprings@venturecomm.net Natural springs flow through stunning foothills into the vibrant, historical town of Wessington Springs: Old Grade Nature Trail, Shakespeare Garden, Anne Hathaway Cottage, 1905 Opera House, Heritage Museum. Check out the calendar of events at www.wessingtonsprings.com.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA

YANKTON

W. H. OVER MUSEUM

YANKTON CHAMBER AND VISITORS CENTER

414 E. Clark, Vermillion, SD 57069, (605) 677-5769, www.usd.edu 1110 University Street, Vermillion, SD 57069, (605) 659-6151 1 Blk. E. of Dakota Dome. Natural and cultural history of the region. See how early people hunted, gathered & farmed. Sioux & pioneer artifacts, historic photographs, plants, animals, rocks and minerals of South Dakota prairie. Gift Shop, Contemporary Changing Gallery.

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Visitor Information

Visitor Information

803 E. 4th Street, Yankton, SD 57078, (605) 665-3636, www.visityanktonsd.com 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. Download our guide at visityanktonsd.com today!

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Accommodations

BEST WESTERN KELLY INN AND CONVENTION CENTER

1607 East Hwy 50, (605) 665-2906 or 1-800-528-1234 Virtual tour available at www.bestwesternyankton.com 121 spacious guestrooms & suites. Expanded continental breakfast. Indoor Water play land with slides, water cannon & basketball hoop. Whirlpool, wading pool, exercise facility, expanded cable w/HBO, free Wi-Fi access. Minerva’s Restaurant. Great ★ Service

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

2607 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078, (605) 665-3177 www.hiexpress.com/esyanktonsd, email: hieyankton@hotmail.com Our hotel features include a pool, whirlpool, fitness room, business center, and free high speed internet. Also, hot continental breakfast and free local calls. We have 58 guest rooms, Jacuzzi suites and family suites.

LEWIS & CLARK RESORT

43496 Shore Drive, Yankton, SD. (605) 665-2680 www.LewisandClarkPark.com, email: lewisandclarkresort@yahoo.com Located on Lewis & Clark Lake. Enjoy modern cabins or 24 motel rooms around an outdoor pool. Adjacent to marina, restaurant, sandy beaches and bike trails. Visit our new 6 bedroom lakeside Lodge with 1800 sq ft great room.

Campgrounds

LEWIS & CLARK RECREATION AREA

44349 SD Hwy 52, Yankton, SD 57078, (605) 668-2985, www.lewisandclarkpark.com (Choose from over 400 shady campsites all with electricity. Enjoy 6-miles of bike trail, 4 boat launching facilities, horse trails, archery range, disc golf and nature trails. Four miles west of Yankton on Lewis and Clark Lake. Great ★ Service

Dining

JODEAN’S STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE

2809 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078 (605) 665-9884, www.jodeans.com email: jodeans@iw.net - Located north of the Yankton Mall. Over 50 feet of buffet, salad bar and dessert bar to choose from or our menu of steaks and seafood. A family tradition.

Things to See & Do

BASH TO THE COLONIES SAILBOAT REGATTA

www.bashtothecolonies.com 10th Annual - benefiting Special Olympics of South Dakota. Held August 24,& 25, 2018. Open air concert, Cornhole Tournament and much more. Lewis & Clark Lake, Yankton, SD.

CRAMER-KENYON HERITAGE HOME

509 Pine St., Yankton, SD, (605) 665-7470, www.cramer-kenyon.webs.com Like us on Facebook! Experience history inside this home built in 1886 as the tallest Queen Anne 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.

DAKOTA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM

82 Mickelson Drive, Yankton, SD (605) 665-3898 Admission prices and hours on website. Call for more information or check out www.dakota territorialmuseum.org. NEW LOCATION opens June 2018 at the MEAD CULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER. Check us out! Open year round.

RUPIPER TRAVEL & TOURS

317 Broadway, Suite 1, Yankton, SD 57078 (605) 665-1212 or 1-888-414-4177, www.rupipertravel.com, Providing all inclusive, fully escorted tours to Argentina, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, China, Vietnam, Hawaii, Panama Canal Cruise, European Battlefields, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Prague, Alaska, Russia, South Africa and Grand European Cruise.

YANKTON RIVERBOAT DAYS & SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL

P.O. Box 483, Yankton, SD 57078, (605) 665-1657, www.riverboatdays.com Held August 17-19, 2018, this annual event features food booths, arts festival, entertainment and more.

Shopping

DAKOTA ARCHERY & OUTDOOR SPORTS

2305 E. Hwy 50, Yankton, SD 57078, (605) 665-8340, 1-800-658-3094 Complete full line of outdoor sporting goods, trap, sporting clays and archery ranges. Hunting and fishing licenses. Open until 9 pm every night.

HY-VEE FOOD STORE

2100 Broadway, Yankton, SD 57078, (605) 665-3412, Featuring full bakery, deli, meat & cheese island, pharmacy 665-8261, kitchen, Chinese, floral, health & beauty, full customer service area handling postal, video, photo center, Western Union Service, dry cleaning, Lotto America Power Ball, money orders, balloons. Lowest prices in the Tri State Area.

MORGEN SQUARE

(605) 338-6170, www.MorgenSquare.com Located on Broadway Avenue in the heart of the city, Yankton's finest shopping center, Morgen Square, is home to Domino's Pizza, Linda's Angel Crossing (women’s and children's clothing), Salon A’More, South Point Gaming Lounge, medical and tax services, and others.

SOUTH DAKOTA MAGAZINE

410 East 3rd Street, Yankton, SD 57078, 800-456-5117, www.SouthDakotaMagazine.com Explore South Dakota with us — our mountains and prairies, colorful people, small towns and city neighborhoods, quirky festivals, ethnic foods, wildlife and adventure! Just $25 for a oneyear subscription (six issues) to South Dakota Magazine. Subscriptions make great gifts!

LARCHWOOD, IOWA Things to See & Do

GRAND FALLS CASINO RESORT

Like no other destination in the Tri-State region. It was designed for one purpose - your total enjoyment. The resort is loaded with exciting gaming, culinary delights, luxurious hotel rooms, top-notch live entertainment, a relaxing spa and one-of-a-kind shopping.

Learn more at www.GrandFallsCasinoResort.com or contact us at 712-777-7777.

SIOUX CITY, IOWA Services

AVERY OUTDOOR

P.O. Box 235, Sioux City, IA 51102-0235, 800-369-7446 , www.averybrothers.com email: blatcjes@averyoutdoor.com, Outdoor advertising, custom signs, banners, store fronts, neon signs, decals, illuminated cabinets, design, digital billboards, awnings and other signage.

GAVINS POINT NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY AND AQUARIUM

(605) 665-3352, www.fws.gov/gavinspoint and www.friendsofgavinspointfishhatchery.com 3 miles west of Yankton on Hwy 52. See Federal Fish Hatchery in action! Learn the history of the endangered pallid sturgeon, feed trout, view live aquatic displays. Interpretative center, gift shop, educational pictorials. Call for guided tours.

LEWIS & CLARK VISITOR CENTER

P.O. Box 710, Yankton, SD 57078, (402) 667-2546, email: gavinspoint@usace.army.mil Overlooking Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake. Exhibits on cultural and natural history of the Missouri River. Open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Open weekends & extended hours in summer.

MISSOURI NATIONAL RECREATIONAL RIVER

508 East 2nd St., Yankton, SD 57031, (605) 665-0209, www.nps.gov/mnrr Part of the nation’s Wild & Scenic River system. Preserves two stretches of the Missouri; Gavins Point Dam to Ponca State Park & Ft. Randall Dam to Running Water. Boat, fish, canoe/kayak, camp, birdwatch, hike, trace Lewis & Clark Expedition, fish hatchery/aquarium, Mobile Ranger Station.

NFAA EASTON YANKTON ARCHERY CENTER

800 Archery Lane, Yankton SD 57078 605-260-9282, www.neyac.org, @yanktonarchery for social media Open to the public year round for beginner to pro archers. 100 acres for archery on 7 different ranges indoor and outdoor. Bow hunter and target archers welcome.

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Viborg, SD

Small town with a big heart!

Viborg is the 8th Largest Danish Community in the USA • Swan Lake • Cafés • RV hookups • Parks • Hunting • Daneville Heritage Museum

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Annual Events:

Scottie Stampede Rodeo August 11-12, 2018

Danish Days 3rd weekend in July Taste of Denmark Held in December

Catfish Days in July

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For more information: 605-583-2330

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Emery, South Dakota

Fun Days June 9-10, 2018

Located just off I-90 between Sioux Falls and Mitchell.

• Beautiful City Swimming Pool • Friendly Community • Subsidizing & Supporting Business Development • Expanding Industrial Park Area • Progressive City Leadership • Excellent Daycare Facility • Outstanding School System • Agricultural Hub Emery, SD • 605-449-4455 email: emerycity@triotel.net

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My Great Place is where the waters of the Missouri River—once traveled by Lewis & Clark—set the backdrop for unforgettable family memories. From history to camping to events, explore and discover more in Yankton. Make it Your Great Place in South Dakota.

VisitYanktonSD.com • 605-665-3636

800-732-5682 • TravelSouthDakota.com

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area: LewisandClarkPark.com • Resort: 605-665-2680 • Marina: 605-665-3111 Camping Reservations: CampSD.com • 800-710-CAMP