2020 Southeast South Dakota Travel Guide - Simply South Dakota

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Lewis & Clark Lake, Yankton

TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMUNITY INDEX Avon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Brookings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Canton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Centerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Dakota Dunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 DeSmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 31 Dell Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Delmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Dimock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Elk Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Emery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Flandreau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 47 Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32 Garretson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33 Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Huron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Lennox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 34 Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Menno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-37 Montrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36 North Sioux City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Plankinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Platte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Rosholt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Scotland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Sioux Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-43 Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Tabor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Tyndall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43 Valley Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Vermillion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-44 Viborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Volga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Wessington Springs . . . . . . . . . . .44-45 Yankton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 44-45, 48 Larchwood, Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Sioux City, Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Simply South Dakota ........................4 Calendar of Events ..........................8 Camping ........................................12 Geocaching & Rock Climbing ..........15 Trails ............................................16 Lewis & Clark Trail .........................18 SoutheastSouthDakota

River Rambling.....................................20 Missouri National Recreational River..21 Fishing .................................................22 Hunting ................................................24 Lodging Directories .............................26 Services Directory ...............................28

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

Oyate Trail

Missouri National Recreational River Visitor Information Centers

On the Cover: Palisades State Park, Garretson Staff: Gary Keller, Executive Director; Cindy Mason, Graphic Design; Casey Tow, Office Manager. 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: 45,000. 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 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. Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve kicks off your adventure at our SE border. 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, the newest state park, located just east of Sioux Falls, is a National Historic Landmark featuring miles of trails and a new Visitor Center with exhibits documenting it’s rich history. Observe the falls of the Big Sioux River as well as the skyline of Sioux Falls from a five story observation tower at Falls Park. If golfing is in your blood, you'll find top rated courses throughout the region. Springfield’s 9-hole course, perched atop the Missouri River bluffs, is #1 in the state. 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: Swimming Beaches; Water skiing and boating are popular on area lakes

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Above: Falls on the Big Sioux River, Falls Park, Sioux Falls Below: Arc of Dreams Sculpture, Downtown Sioux Falls

Southeast South Dakota: Welcoming you with the Natural Beauty, Homespun Charm, Ethnic & Native American Heritage this is . . .

Scenic • Serene • Simply South Dakota

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Above: Performance at Levitt Shell, Falls Park, Sioux Falls Below: World’s Only Corn Palace, Mitchell

Attractions, Festivals & Events Almost every town in southeast South Dakota suppor ts a museum or collection of interest. Explore Hear tland Country 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 World’s Only 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 grasses. The Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls features a Snow Monkey exhibit near the entry and an expanded “For tress of the Bears exhibit (new in 2018). The Children’s Museum in Brookings has interactive hands-on exhibits where children have fun learning. Spend a day at Prairie Village in Madison where you can visit a turn of the century town as well as ride a recently restored, 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 Wild Water West Waterpark, Thunder Road Family Fun Park, Greatest Show on H20, 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. Vermillion’s Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘N Roll combines BBQ, live music, and a car show. Relive the ‘good ol’ days’ at old-fashioned harvest and steam threshing festivals in Delmont, Madison, Menno, Brandon and Nor th Sioux City. Rural heritage and entertainment come together for family fun at rodeos and county fairs throughout the region. Indulge in our “state nosh” at the South Dakota Chislic

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Festival in Freeman or celebrate the longest day of the year Scandinavian style at Dalesburg’s Midsommar Festival, near Vermillion. Find more events and attraction information at www.southeastsouthdakota.com.

Cultural Heritage & the Arts As the state's largest city, Sioux Falls offers museums, downtown dining, nightlife, ar t galleries and theaters. A vintage trolley system provides 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. Tour the Pettigrew Home and Museum, the beautifully restored 1889 home of South Dakota’s first senator, R.F. Pettigrew. The massive Arc of Dreams sculpture, new in 2019, spans the Big Sioux River in Downtown Sioux Falls. Levitt at the Falls, is Sioux Falls’ newest outdoor ar ts venue, hosting a wide variety of performances. 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. Ar tifacts that showcase the rich Native American and pioneering history of the region are on display at museums throughout the region. Observe a live archeological dig at Mitchell’s Prehistoric Indian Village. The Dakota Territorial Museum, located in the newly renovated historical Mead Building, and Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home both provide a glimpse into Yankton’s past. The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival in Vermillion features professional players in a different Shakespeare performance each year at a classic outdoor theatre. Mark your calendar for these annual ar ts and music 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 October, Ribs, Rods & Rock’n Roll in Vermillion and the Sidewalk Ar ts Festival in Sioux Falls, both 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. The Treasure Chest in Garretson offers antiques and collectibles as well as gift items and gourmet South Dakota foods. Indulge your taste buds. Chislic House in Freeman strives to serve meats and produce raised within miles of the restaurant and prepared in-house, including their signature dish: chislic. JoDean’s Steakhouse in Yankton is like a heritage museum, with a huge display of antiques. Stensland Family Farms serves up over 20 flavors of fresh churned ice cream made from locally produced ingredients at three locations in Sioux Falls, including the Falls Overlook Café. Locally sourced, handcrafted ar tisan cheeses are available at the new Dimock Cheese Store near Mitchell. Local wineries, which grow their own grapes and make their wine on the premises, also offer tours, wine tasting and special events. If your taste is for craft beer, you’ll find a burgeoning craft beer scene with breweries and brewpubs throughout the region. For more about our Wine, Brew & Spirits Trail see page 46. Lodging choices in southeast South Dakota include everything from a rural Queen Anne Victorian B&B or cozy rustic lodge to an upscale boutique hotel with all the amenities. State park lodges offer all the comfor ts of home. Camp Lakodia is a scenic sanctuary on the shores of Lake Herman at Madison with many lodging options.

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Top: Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls Middle: Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Sites, DeSmet Bottom: Grape Stomp, With the Wind Winery

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Events & Festivals

Winter Wonderland – Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 605-336-1620 Garden Glow – McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707 Frosty Frolics – Great Bear & Sioux Falls Parks. 605-367-4309 Dakota Farm Show – DakotaDome, Vermillion. 605-624-5571 The Color Purple: The Musical – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Fun Ski – Great Bear Recreation, Sioux Falls. 605-367-4309 Lakota Games on Ice – Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 605-996-5473 Ice Fish Fest – Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls. 605-339-0911

February Sioux Falls Winter Carnival – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Wings and Waves Gala – Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466 8-10 “A Bronx Tale: The Musical” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 14 “An American in Paris” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 14 The Snow Ball – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 23 Firemen’s Sausage Supper – Delmont. 605-779-2211 25-26 “Rent” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 1-9 7

March Eagle Hike – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-213-1036 Big Beer Week – Lupulin Brewing Co., Sioux Falls. 605-275-5544 Waitress: A New Musical – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 St. Patrick’s Day – Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. 605-624-4500 Kids Mystery Dinner Theater – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 19-22 The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 7 8-15 9-11 17 17 18

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Foreigner Concert– Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: Neighbor Day – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Schmeckfest – Freeman Academy, Freeman. 605-925-4237 Wingapalooza – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 1-866-273-2676 Schmeckfest – Freeman Academy, Freeman. 605-925-4237 Ag Day – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Royal Winnipeg Ballet: The Wizard of Oz – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000

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48th Annual USD Wacipi – Dakota Dome, Vermillion 605-624-5571 Spring Hike – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-213-1036 Frank Vignola’s Hot Jazz Guitar Trio – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 605-996-8426 Dakota Conference – Center for Western Studies, Sioux Falls. 605-274-4007 Good Earth Day – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-213-1036 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000

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Art & Wine Walk – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 East Bank Block Party – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Consignment Auction – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Cinco de Mayo – Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. 605-624-4500 Mother’s Day Brunch – McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707 Mother’s Day Brunch – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 Mother’s Day in the Park – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-213-1036 Open House & Free Fishing Weekend – S.D. State Parks. 605-773-3391 Garden Discovery Festival – McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707 Fantastic Family Fishing – Palisades State Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824


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National Kids to Parks Day – All State Parks. www.gfp.sd.gov SDRA Foothills Rodeo – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1929 Memorial Day at McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707

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Northern Bull Riding Tour – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 East Bank Block Party – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Full Moon Hike – Good Earth State Park, Garretson. 605-213-1036 Dimock Cheese Days – Dimock Dairy, Dimock. 605-928-3833 Spring Open House – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 National Trails Day – South Dakota State Parks. www.gfp.sd.gov Geology Hike – Palisades State Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Miss Prairie Village Pageant – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Kids Mystery Dinner Theater – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 SD Shakespeare Festival – Vermillion. www.sdshakespearefestival.org Jamboree Days – Hartford. 605-528-3338 Harrisburg Days – Harrisburg. 605-767-5011 Luce Pioneer Day – Lake Herman State Park, Madison. 605-256-5003 National Get Outdoors Day – All State Parks. www.gfp.sd.gov Emery Fun Days – Emery. 605-449-4455 Midsommar Festival – Dalesburg Lutheran Church, Vermillion. 605-253-2575 Summer Celebration and All School Reunion – Marion. 605-648-3539 72nd Annual Czech Days – Tabor. 605-463-2478

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Jesse James Days – Garretson. 605-594-6721 Great Plains Ice Cream & Cheese Festival – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-367-7003 Father’s Day in the Park – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-213-1036 Railroad Day – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Prairie Village Variety Show – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644

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Tornado Days 4th of July Celebration – Centerville. 605-563-2302 East Bank Block Party – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 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 July 4th Celebration – Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – DeSmet. 866-528-7273 Dutch Oven Gathering – Big Sioux Rec Area, Brandon. 605-582-7243 Hot Harley Nights – Sioux Falls. 605-334-2721 Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo – Mitchell. 605-770-4919 Danish Days – Viborg. 605-326-5103 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – DeSmet. 866-528-7273 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – DeSmet. 866-528-7273 Christmas in July – Lake Herman State Park, Madison. 605-256-5003 JULY EVENTS CONTINUE ON PAGE 10

Left: Czech Days, Tabor - June Above: Adams Homestead Celebration, North Sioux City - August

Ongoing Exhibits & Events Year Round Year Round Year Round April 19-Oct. 4 May 1-Sept. 4 May 21-Sept. 10 May 24-Sept. 13

State Parks Hikes & Programs – State Parks. 605-773-3391 Free First Friday–Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Winery Wednesdays–Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. 605-624-4500 Bloody Mary Sundays–Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. 605-624-4500 First Fridays on Main – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 866-273-2676 Thursday Evenings - Summer Porch Series – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Sangria Sundays – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071

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Greatest Show on H20 – Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls. 605-339-0911 Saturday Moonlight Movies–Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Farmers Markets – (First Thursday of Month) Corn Palace, Mitchell. 866-273-2676

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

June 14-Sept 13

Sunday in the Vineyard Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471

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South Dakota Chislic Festival – Freeman. 605-323-7641 Folk Off and Rib Challenge – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Madison Discovery Day & Mart in the Park – Madison. 605-256-2454 Tour the City Road Races – Madison. 605-256-2454 Foothills Days & Classic Car Show – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1929 Sioux Empire Fair – W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7178 Sioux River Folk Festival – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263

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USD Wacipi, Vermillion - April

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Sioux River Folk Festival – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Foothills Days & Classic Car Show – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1929 Sioux Empire Fair – W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7178 27th Annual Car Show – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 605-996-6223 Annual Garden Party – McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707 East Bank Block Party – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Scottie Stampede Rodeo Days – Scotland. 605-583-4419 Adams Homestead Celebration – Adams Homestead, North Sioux City. 605-232-0873 Perseid Meteor Show/Star Party – Palisades, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Kids Mystery Dinner Theater – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 Clay County Fair – Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Perseid Meteor Shower Party – Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls. 605-213-1036 Downtown Riverfest – Downtown Riverfront, Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Turner County Fair – Parker. 605-297-4428 Corn Palace Festival – Mitchell. 605-995-8430 Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival – Yankton. 605-665-1657 Steam Threshing Jamboree – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Great Plains Water Color Society Art Show – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 Monarch Butterflies – Palisades State Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Great Dakota Wine Fest – Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. 605-624-4500

September South Dakota Shakespeare Festival, Vermillion - June

Rodeos throughout the region

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East Bank Block Party – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1929 Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll – Downtown Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Insect Festival – McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707 Germanfest – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Annual Grape Stomp – Schadé Winery, Volga, 605-627-5545 Sidewalk Arts Festival – Sioux Falls. 605-367-7397 Kuchen Festival– Delmont. 605-779-2211

Old-Time Harvest Festival & Kuchen Festival, Delmont - September


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Old Time Harvest Festival – Delmont. 605-779-2211 Grape Stomp Festival – With the Wind Winery, Rosholt, 605-537-4780 10th Anniversary Celebration / Free Day of Play – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 Homesteader Day – Beaver Creek Nature Area, Brandon. 605-594-3824 World Archery Field Championships – NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, Yankton. 605-260-9282 Pioneer Power Show – Menno. 605-387-5166

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Art & Wine Walk – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Pumpkin Train – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 FestiFall and Candlelight Walk – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Fall Harvest Festival – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 Kids Mystery Dinner Theater – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 Harvest Festival – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Pheasant Season Opens – 605-987-2263 Fall Festival – McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707 Trick or Treat Trails – Big Sioux Rec Area, Brandon. 605-582-7243

Great Plains Ice Cream & Cheese Festival, Strawbale Winery - June

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Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale – Sioux Falls. 605-274-4005 Christmas at the Homestead – Adams Homestead, N. Sioux City. 605-232-0873 Parade of Lights – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Chamber Show & Sell Craft Expo – Madison. 605-256-2454 Downtown Holidays/Santa – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009

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Music & Mistletoe – McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707 Twilight Flights – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Madison’s Magical Christmas – Madison. 605-256-2454 Holiday Open House – Schadé Winery, Volga, 605-627-5545 Breakfast with Santa – Children’s Museum, Brookings. 605-692-6700 Downtown Holidays/Santa – Saturdays - Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Garden Glow – McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707 Hartford Hometown Christmas – Hartford. 605-528-3338 Trolley Rides and Santa – McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 605-688-6707 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

Downtown Riverfest, Sioux Falls - August

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

Hobo Marlin’s Pumpkin Train, Prairie Village, Madison - October

Sioux Empire Fair, Sioux Falls - July-August

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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) Five 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 Four 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: Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton; Singing around the campfire

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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

Green Island Recreation Area Remote site offers primitive camping accessible only by watercraft. South side of Missouri National Recreational River, adjacent to the Discovery Bridge, Yankton. (605) 665-0209

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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) Six 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

Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Palisades State Park

(267 acres) Five 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

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

(864 acres) Situated on beautiful Lewis & Clark Lake six 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) Four 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

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 Six miles south of Tabor off SD 52. Boat launch, day use and primitive camping. (605) 668-2985

Union Grove State Park Above: Hammock time Right: Yummy picnic food CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY on Page 14

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(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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N. SIOUX CITY SALEM SIOUX FALLS

SPRINGFIELD TEA VERMILLION

Red Barn RV Park, I-29 Exit 73, 47003 272nd Street, 605-368-2268 Clay County Park Campground, Timber Rd, 4 mi. SW of Vermillion off SD 50, 800-809-2071

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Guest Laundry

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Playground

Hiking Trail

Swimming

Fishing

1

Picnic Shelters

Fishing Dock

Boat Ramp

Dump Station

MITCHELL

Showers

MADISON

Handicap Access Cabins

GARRETSON

Camping Cabins

DELL RAPIDS

9+

Tent Sites

Ingalls Homestead 20812 Homestead Rd, 1-800-776-3594 City Campground West side of S Garfield Ave, 605-428-3595 City Park/Split Rock Park Campground North end of Garretson, 605-594-2225 Camp Lakodia 45156 235th Street, 877-LAKODIA Prairie Village Campground 2 miles W on Hwy. 34 & 81, 1-800-693-3644 KOA Mitchell 41255 SD Hwy. 38, 605-996-1131 Sioux City North KOA 675 Streeter Drive, 1-800-562-5439, 605-232-4519 Dakota Sunsets Campground 25495 US 81, 605-425-9085 Sioux Falls KOA I-90 Exit 399, 1-800-KOA-9865, 605-332-9987 Tower Campground 4609 W. 12th Street, 605-332-1173 W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 100 N. Lyon Blvd., 605-367-7178 Yogi Bear Camp Resort, 26014 478th Ave, Brandon 605-332-2233, 800-638-9043 Cogan House RV Park 31133 Bon Homme Road, 605-464-0238

Electric Sites

DE SMET

Pull -Through Sites

Name/Address/Phone

Handicap Access Sites

PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS City/Town

Number of Campsites

CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY

May to Early Nov.

Mid May to Mid Oct.

May to Oct.

May 6 to Labor Day

May 1 to Oct. 31

All Year

All Year

May 1 to Oct. 15

All Year

Apr. 15 to Oct. 31

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Apr. 15 to Oct. 31

Apr. 1 to Nov. 1

May to October

All Year

All Year

STATE & MNRR CAMPGROUNDS BERESFORD BRANDON CANISTOTA CANTON GARRETSON MADISON

SPRINGFIELD TABOR YANKTON

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 of Yankton off SD 52, 605-668-2985 Green Island Rec Area (MNRR) (primitive camping) Missouri River, Yankton, 605-665-0209 Lewis & Clark Recreation Area 6 mi. SW of Yankton off SD 52, 605-668-2985 Pierson Ranch Recreation Area 4 mi. SW of Yankton off SD 52, 605-668-2985

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6

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90

4

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136

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South Dakota State Parks Reservation System: 1-800-710-CAMP (2267) or www.CampSD.com SOUTH DAKOTA CAMPGROUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION - (605) 593-1557 While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these listings, all information is subject to change.

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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, at Garretson. 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 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 major 250 acre expansion for this Top 5 South Dakota State Park is in progress for 2020. For more information about rock climbing at the park, contact Palisades State Park at (605) 594-3824.

Rock climbers at Palisades State Park, Garretson

Geocaching: A Techno-Treasure Hunt Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt using hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) units or smar tphones with a geocaching app. The geocachers hide and seek "treasures", which are found in waterproof containers and typically include a pencil, small notebook/ logbook and trinkets like key chains, small toys and buttons. Geocache sizes vary from a film canister to bigger than a five-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

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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/geocaching/. The area between Lennox and Menno has 188 geocaches arranged to spell the word “GEOCACHING” in letters four miles high by 30 miles wide. To find these and other cache coordinates go to www.geocaching.com. Geocaching is an outdoor adventure for the whole family.

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Hit the Trail:

Pick your favorite mode of transportation

Top: Yankton Bike Path, Riverside Park Above: Trails at Falls Park, Sioux Falls

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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 parks. 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 six 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 over 10 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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Snowmobiling

Snowshoeing

Cross Country Skiing

Equestrian Trail

Trail

Nearest Town

Biking Trail

Above: Palisades State Park, Garretson

Hiking Trail

TRAIL USE DIRECTORY

Handicap Access

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 four 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. Find the path to adventure any time of year on trails in southeast South Dakota.

Adam’s Homestead & Nature Preserve

North Sioux City

Beaver Creek Nature Area

Brandon

Big Sioux Recreation Area

Brandon

Big Sioux River Recreation Trail

Sioux Falls

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Yankton

Clay County Park

Vermillion

Devil’s Gulch

Garretson

East River Snowmobile Trails

Several Areas

Good Earth State Park at Blood Run

Sioux Falls

Great Bear Recreation Park

Sioux Falls

Green Island Recreation Area

Yankton

Lake Alvin State Park

Harrisburg

Lake Herman State Park

Madison

Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Montrose

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area

Yankton

Madison Bike & Recreation Trail

Madison

spotted, along

Meridian Trails & Bridge

Yankton

with birding tips.

Mitchell Trails & Lake Mitchell

Mitchell

Newton Hills State Park

Canton

Outdoor Campus

Sioux Falls

Palisades State Park

Garretson

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Yankton

Prairie Arboretum Trail

Freeman

Sioux River Red Rock Trail

Dell Rapids

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Vermillion

Springfield Recreation Area

Springfield

Union Grove State Park

Beresford

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Retrace the Steps of Lewis & Clark’s Journey August 21, 1804:

August 22, 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.

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, six 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: Missouri River near Platte 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: Kayaking Below: Kayak ready to portage the falls; Paddleboarding

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 eight 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, South Dakota’s newest national park, 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.

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

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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. Watch the progress of the new Goat Island Development by following our facebook page or visiting www.nps.gov/mnrr. Visit online: www.southeastsouthdakota.com/what-to-do/ attractions/yankton/mnrr/.

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Above: Bow Fishing, Yankton Below: Fishing from the bank; Paddlefish

Reel in the 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 15-17, 2020 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, (605) 223-7660, www.gfp.sd.gov

Free Fishing Weekend: May 15-17, 2020

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Hanson

60.27

Freeman (Fishing Pond)

Hutchinson

3.32

Island Lake

Minnehaha

458.39

Island Lake South

Minnehaha

125.11

Lake Alvin

Lincoln

105.26

Lake Carthage

Miner

211.18

Lake George

Lake

245.31

Lake Hanson

Hanson

59.06

Lake Henry

Lake

509.51

Lake Herman

Lake

1279.30 60.98

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Lake Menno/Dam

Hutchinson

38.69

Lake Mitchell

Davison

689.97

Lake Yankton

Yankton

296.77

Lewis & Clark Lake

Yankton

48,773.59

Long Lake

Lake

Loss Lake Lost Lake

2702.84

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94.66

146.28

Marindahl Lake

Yankton

146.66

Marion (Fishing Pond)

Turner

3.66

McCook Lake

Union

296.86

Outdoor Campus Pond

Minnehaha

2.51

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Hutchinson

102.22

Twin Lakes

Minnehaha

303.73

Tyndall (Fishing Pond)

Bon Homme

1.55

Vermillion Lake

McCook

579.95

Wall Lake

Minnehaha

222.40

Westside Park (Fishing Pond)

Yankton

1.30

Lakes & Reservoirs

McCook

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Tripp Lake

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9.62

Minnehaha

114.52

183.46

625

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Turner

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Lake Madison

Swan Lake

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Lake Lakota

Scott Lake

Dock

Ethan Lake/Dam

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93.37

Toilet

294.67

Hutchinson

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Minnehaha

Dimock Lake

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Common Carp

Diamond Lake

Freshwater Drum

13.20

Gizzard Shad

111.14

Minnehaha

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Bigmouth Buffalo

Douglas

Covell Lake (Fishing Pond)

White Sucker

Corsica Lake

River Carpsucker

505.79

Sunfish

1046.23

Minnehaha

Walleye

Lake

Clear Lake

Sauger

Brant Lake

Perch

102.24

Northern Pike

372.23

Yankton

Crappie

Minnehaha

Beaver Lake

Catfish

Beaver Lake

Facilities

Bullhead

County

Bluegill

Lakes & Reservoirs

White Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Acreage

Largemouth Bass

Fish Species

FISHING WATERS, FISH SPECIES & FISHING FACILITIES

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390

James River

307

Missouri River

75

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Vermillion River

131

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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 17, 2020. 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. Much 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 through 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 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* Limited Licenses for Turkey and Deer 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, (605) 223-7660, www.gfp.sd.gov

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ELK POINT

Hometowne Inn, 909 W Main Street, 605-356-2667

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FLANDREAU

Royal River Casino & Hotel, 607 S Veterans St, 1-877-912-LUCK

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FREEMAN

Fensel’s Motel & Gift Shop, 500 N Hwy 81, 605-925-4204, 800-658-3319

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Freeman Country Inn, 1019 S Hwy 81, 605-925-4888

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HARTFORD

AmericInn Hotel & Suites, 1031 Diamond Circle, 605-528-5000

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MITCHELL

Comfort Inn & Suites, 2020 Highland Way, 605-990-2400, 1-800-4CHOICE

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Days Inn, 1506 S Burr, 605-996-6208, 800-329-7466

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Hampton Inn, 1920 Highland Way, 605-995-1575, 866-252-2900

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Holiday Inn Express, 810 E Spruce, 605-292-9292, 888-465-4329

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N. SIOUX CITY

Red Carpet Inn & Suites, 110 Sodrac Drive N., 605-232-9600, 866-232-9698

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AeroStay Hotel, 2821 N Jaycee Lane (Connected to Airport), 605-335-1800

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AmericInn, 3508 S Gateway Blvd, 605-361-3538, 800-634-3444

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Best Western Empire Towers, 4100 W Shirley Place, 605-361-3118, 888-338-3118 60

Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W Maple Street, 605-336-0650

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Center Inn, 900 E 20th Street, 605-334-9002, 800-456-0074

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Clubhouse Hotel & Suites, 2320 S Louise Ave, 605-361-8700

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Comfort Inn & Suites, 3721 W Avera Drive, 605-275-9577

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Days Inn Empire, 3401 Gateway Blvd, 605-361-9240, 800-DAYS INN Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 4501 W Empire Place, 605-361-2211, 800-228-2800

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GrandStay Hotel & Suites, 830 Gateway Lane, Tea, SD, 605-213-1500

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Hampton Inn, 2417 S Carolyn Avenue, 605-362-1700, 800-426-7866

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Hampton Inn & Suites Southwest, 3701 Avera Dr, 605-271-0992

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Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, 201 E.8th St., 605-444-4700

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Hilton Garden Inn South, 5300 S Grand Circle, 605-444-4500

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Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W 8th Street, 605-339-2000

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2501 S Shirley Avenue, 605-361-0122

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites SW, 3821 W Avera Drive, 605-275-4155

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Hotel on Phillips, 100 N. Phillips Ave., 605-274-7445

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LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 4521 W 41st Street, 605-275-4555

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My Place Extended Stay, 3005 S Carolyn Avenue, 605-271-9988, 855-200-5685

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Quality Inn & Suites, 5410 N Granite Lane, 605-336-1900

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Ramada Hotel & Suites, 1301 W Russell, 605-336-1020

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Sheraton Hotel, 1211 North West Ave, 605-331-0100

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Staybridge Suites, 2505 S Carolyn Avenue, 605-361-2298, 800-225-1237

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Super 8 Motel, 2616 E 10th Street, 605-338-8881

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Super 8 Motel, 4100 W 41st Street, 605-361-9719

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TownePlace Suites South, 6400 S Connie Avenue, 605-274-2480

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TYNDALL

Shady Rest Motel, 1401 Main Street, 605-589-4002

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Best Western Vermillion Inn, 701 W Cherry, 605-624-8333

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YANKTON

Best Western Kelly Inn, 1607 E Hwy 50, 605-665-2906, 800-528-1234

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2607 Broadway, 605-665-3177

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Lewis & Clark Resort, 43496 Shore Dr, Lewis & Clark Lake, 605-665-2680

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Grand Falls Casino Resort, 1415 Grand Falls Blvd, 712-777-7777

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 885 Cottonwood Ln, 605-206-2610

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites/Waterpark, 1103 N Splitrock Blvd, 605-582-2901

DAKOTA DUNES

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Ringneck Country Lodge, 40769 272nd Street, 605-661-4277

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GARRETSON

Palisades State Park Lodge, 25491 485th Avenue, 605-594-3824

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LENNOX

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

MADISON

Camp Lakodia, 45156 235th Street, 877-LAKODIA

SPRINGFIELD

Broken Willow Lodge, 31149 SD Hwy 37, 605-369-2565 Cogan House, 31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, 605-464-0238

VERMILLION

Buffalo Run Resort/Valiant Vineyards, 1500 West Main, 605-624-4500

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Lewis & Clark Resort Lodge & Cabins, 43496 Shore Dr, 605-665-2680

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Newton Hills State Park Lodge, 28767 482nd Avenue, 605-987-2263

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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 Exit easily off South Dakota’s north-south interstate I-29 to fascinating cultural experiences! Visit South Dakota children’s museums, history museums, art museums and galleries, botanical gardens, science centers, historic buildings, and more! Smart fun for all ages! Online brochure at www.southeastsouthdakota.com/journey/i-29-cultural-corridor

SOUTH DAKOTA CAMPGROUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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.

BRANDON Visitor Information BRANDON VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.CampSDakota.com email: info@CampSDakota.com Camp S Dakota guides camping enthusiasts to some of the finest of South Dakota’s campgrounds and RV parks. Use us to find your RV or tent site, or locate the ones that offer cabins, yurts, lodges, covered wagons, or other options.

P.O. Box 182, 306B S Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, SD 57005 (605) 582-7400 www.brandonvalleychamber.com email: admin@brandonvalleychamber.com 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.

AVON

Accommodations

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.

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES/WATERPARK 1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD [(605) 582-2901 www.brandon-express.com Newly renovated 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 & weeknight guest reception. Full service restaurant next door.

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DE SMET

TAILGATORS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

Things to See & Do

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, four banquet rooms, free delivery to Brandon hotels. Conveniently located south of I-90 near two hotels.

DE SMET "LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE"

Things to See & Do

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.

WILDE PRAIRIE WINERY

INGALLS HOMESTEAD LAURA’S LIVING PRAIRIE

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.

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.

BROOKINGS

LAURA INGALLS WILDER HISTORIC HOMES

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. Great ★ Service

MCCRORY GARDENS / VISITOR CENTER 631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD, (605) 688-6707, www.mccrorygardens.com The region’s ONLY botanical garden. Open year-round. 25 acres of formal gardens/45 acres of arboretum. Check website for admission fee and hours, special events/classes. Visitor Center offers free parking & WiFi, quaint gift shop and facilities for banquets, meetings & weddings.

SOUTH DAKOTA ART MUSEUM 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD 57007 (605) 688-5423 www.SouthDakotaArtMuseum.com Stretch your horizons with art from across the prairie and around the world. See why American Art Awards named us one of America’s 25 Best Museums! The Museum Store features original artwork, gifts and books. Free admission. Great ★ Service

CANTON Campgrounds NEWTON HILLS STATE PARK 28767 482nd Ave., Canton, SD 57103 (605) 987-2263, www.gfp.sd.gov/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. Eight 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, bakery, medical care and also a pool, park and camping facilities. Centerville - Where You Make the Difference.

105 Olivet Avenue, DeSmet, SD, www.DiscoverLaura.org, 1-800-880-3383 Open Year-Round - Tour the original school and homes of the Ingalls family, the Surveyors’ House & the home that “Pa” built in 1887. Visit our exhibit containing original Ingalls-Wilder artifacts. Try pioneer activities in our Discovery Center.

WHOA MAMA Meet Mama T. Rex, our life-size dinosaur. Then climb a cloud. And excavate some giant dinosaur bones. Cruise on down to KidStreet. Or maybe splash around in our water features.

Play Along however you want at the Children ’s Museum of South Dakota

SD # PlayAlong

DAKOTA DUNES Accommodations HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 885 Cottonwood Ln, Dakota Dunes, SD (605) 206-2610 www.hiexpress.com/dakotadunessd, email: hiedakotadunes@gmail.com The brand new Holiday Inn Express in Dakota Dunes is conveniently located right off I-29. We have 7,000 sq. ft. of event space along with beautiful, modern rooms to accommodate your every need.

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DELL RAPIDS

ELK POINT

Visitor Information

Visitor Information

CITY OF DELL RAPIDS

UNION COUNTY COMMISSION

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.

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

Accommodations HOMETOWNE INN

DELMONT Things to See & Do DELMONT NON-PROFIT DEVELOPMENT CORP. (605) 779-2211, www.delmontsd.org The 24th Annual Kuchen Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 12th, 2020. 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.

DIMOCK Things to See & Do DIMOCK DAIRY

Things to See & Do UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM CHARLES MURTHA HOUSE 707 W Main St., Box 552, Elk Point, SD 57025 (605) 761-0247 or (605) 356-2166 Beautiful 1892 Brick Queen Anne home with period furnishings. Spectacular six and a half acre grounds with brick kiln, two barns, pond and horse-drawn farm machinery. Check us out on Facebook, www.facebook.com/unioncountyhistoricalsociety

155 W 1st Street, Dimock, SD 57331, (605) 928-3833 cheese@dimockdairy.com, www.facebook.com/DimockDairy The Dimock Cheese store offers over 30 flovors of hand-crafted, artisan cheese produced from local, farm-fresh milk since 1931, just 15 minutes south of Mitchell. Also offering other South Dakota made products. Stop in for samples & gifts. Visit our online store.

EMERY

RINGNECK COUNTRY LODGE

CITY OF EMERY

40769 272nd St., Dimock, SD 57331 (605) 661-4277 www.ringneckcountryhunting.com A family owned & operated pheasant hunting guide service since 2001. We cater to all types of hunting groups, small to big, young to old. Our hunting friends come from all 50 states and around the globe.

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909 W. Main St., I-29 Exit 18, Elk Point, SD 57025 (605) 356-2667 www.hometowneinn.com, email: hometowninn@iw.net Eighteen 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 minutes from Sioux Falls, 20 minutes from Sioux City, IA.

Visitor Information 560 SD Hwy 262, PO Box 38 Emery, SD 57332, (605) 449-4455 www.cityofemerysd.com, email: emerycity@triotel.net, www.facebook.com/CityofEmery Located four miles off I-90 between Mitchell and Sioux Falls. Emery offers camping, swimming, sand volleyball, city parks & more. EMERY FUN DAYS June 13&14, 2020. Family fun for all ages with a street dance Saturday night.

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FLANDREAU Things to See & Do ROYAL RIVER CASINO & HOTEL 607 S. Veterans St., Flandreau SD 57028 1-877-912-LUC, 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 Visitor Information EXPERIENCE FREEMAN P.O. Box 43, Freeman, SD 57029 (605) 925-4444, www.CityofFreeman.com Celebrations of ethnic foods, meticulously manicured green spaces, unique shopping venues, golf, hunting, an emphasis on music & theater, expansive museum collections showcasing cultural heritage… you can EXPERIENCE it all right here in Freeman! We’re just a short drive from both I-90 & I-29 in southeastern South Dakota.

Accommodations & 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. Hunter friendly!

FREEMAN CONTINUES

LEARN & PLAY 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 sightseeing tour.

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

2020 Pageant: The Long Winter July 10,11, 12 • 17,18,19• 24,25,26 www.desmetsd.com • 1-866-528-7273

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Dining THE CHISLIC HOUSE 1121 US Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029 605-925-4496 chislic@thechislichouse.com Destination restaurant providing an energetic and refreshed take on the fusion of culture, heritage, and foods channeled through Chislic – the official State Nosh of South Dakota. Home of the Chislicburger. Follow us on social media and learn more at www.thechislichouse.com!

Things to See & Do HERITAGE HALL MUSEUM 880 South Cedar St, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-7545 www.heritagehallmuseum.com, email: info@heritagehallmuseum.com Pioneer artifacts, historic buildings, archives/library of Germans from Russia who settled the area, including Mennonites, Hutterites, Lutherans and Reformed. Admission $4-$8. Open May-September Mon-Fri., 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun. 1-4pm; October-April weekdays 12-4pm, closed holidays.

PRAIRIE ARBORETUM South of Freeman Academy, Freeman, SD 57029 (605) 925-4237 www.FreemanArboretum.com The Prairie Arboretum – A 40 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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SCHMECKFEST - FREEMAN ACADEMY Freeman, SD 57029 March 20-21 & March 27-28, 2020 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.

SOUTH DAKOTA CHISLIC FESTIVAL PO Box 645, Freeman, SD 57029 605-925-4444 www.sdchislicfestival.com, email: joshua@sdchislicfestival.com South Dakota’s premiere meat festival celebrating our very own State Nosh! Discover South Dakota’s heritage while enjoying the state’s best chislic, craft beer, and more. Fun for all ages, including bands, contests, and entertainment. July 25, 2020.

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.

Campgrounds PALISADES STATE PARK 25495 485th Ave., Garretson, SD 57030 (605) 594-3824, fax (605) 594-2369 www.gfp.sd.gov/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. Great ★ Service

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Shopping THE TREASURE CHEST 624 Main Ave., Garretson, SD, (605) 594-2000 New Treasures 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: Thursday Noon-5 pm, Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday 10 am–4 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.

HUMBLE HILL WINERY 25219 485th Ave., Garretson, SD 57030 (605) 359-0315, www.humblehillwinery.com, email: humblehill@alliancecom.net We are a small farm winery and vineyard offering a selection of wines from our own grapes as well as specialty fruit wines. We enjoy making a variety of wines, so follow us on Facebook to keep informed of what we are offering throughout the season!

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.

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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 19-21, 2020

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, 605-359-0315

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

City of Garretson, PO Box 370, Garretson, SD 57030 • (605) 594-6721 • www.visitgarretson.com

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CITY OF HARRISBURG 301 E. Willow St., Harrisburg, SD 57032, (605) 743-5872 www.harrisburgsd.gov, email: contact@harrisburgsd.gov Conveniently located just minutes south of Sioux Falls. Small town living with local shopping, gas, and food. Golfing and lake access nearby. Harrisburg Days June 11-14, 2020. Fun for all ages with carnival, food, crafts, and live music.

MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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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

HEARTLAND COUNTRY CORN MAZE

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www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com, (605) 743-5984 Fun family activity. Navigate 11-acre corn maze. New design 2020. Maze map, questions, checkpoints with answers. Find hidden checkpoint for free treat. Bring flashlights for after dark fun. Concessions. Restrooms. 2 1/2 miles east of Harrisburg and 1 1/2 miles south on Hwy 11. 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 six 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.

Things to See & Do BUFFALO RIDGE BREWING PROJECT 102 N. Main Ave., Hartford, SD 57033, (605) 528-BREW(2739) www.buffaloridgebrewing.com, www.facebook.com/BuffaloRidgeBrewing email: support@buffaloridgebrewing.com A five-barrel brewery blending worldly experiences with small town roots. Offering top notch brews & well-balanced craft beer you’ll be craving to try again and again in a taproom that melds luxury & comfort.

HURON Things to See & Do 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.

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.

Campgrounds 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

Things to See & Do HISTORIC PRAIRIE VILLAGE P.O. Box 256, Madison, SD 57042 605-256-3644, www.prairievillage.org Forty restored buildings, daily carousel rides, train rides 2:00 pm Saturdays, over 300 electrical camp sites, two shower houses. 58th Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree August 27-30, 2020. Many special events throughout summer. Open May 3 – Labor Day, 2020.

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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LENNOX Accommodations STEEVER HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 46850 276th St., Lennox, SD, (605) 647-5055 www.steeverhouse.com, email: info@steeverhouse.com 1910 Victorian, peaceful rural setting. Ten miles south of Sioux Falls, I-29 exit 68, two miles west. Three queen rooms w/private baths, TVs; two King suites, private bath, whirlpool, fireplace, TV. Full breakfast included. Free WIFI. $95-175.

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.

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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 Visitor Information MENNO AREA DEVELOPMENT P.O. Box 432, Menno, SD 5704, Phone/fax: (605) 387-2427 www.mennosd.org, email: menocity@gwtc.net Eight 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.

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

MITCHELL Visitor Information MITCHELL, SD: Find Your Palace! I-90 Exit 332, 866.273.CORN (2676) VisitMitchell.com, email: cvb@mitchellsd.com 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.

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, 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: mitsd_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.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 810 E. Spruce, (605) 292-9292 www.hiexpress.com/mitchellsd, email: mitchellhiexpress@tkohotels.com Newly renovated guest sleeping rooms with complimentary WIFI, 42" LCD TV's, HBO and in room Keurig coffee makers. Complimentary Express Start Breakfast and IHG Rewards Club member rates. Pool with 130 ft. water slide.

41255 SD Hwy 38, Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996-1131 email: camp@mitchellkoa.com Exit 335 off of I-90. Open May 1st through October 31. Camping cabins, pull thru sites, 50 amp, pool in season, and free WIFI. Online reservations at www.koa.com.

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 26-30, 2020.

50TH CORN PALACE STAMPEDE RODEO P.O. Box 177, Mitchell, SD 57301, (605) 770-4919, www.cornpalacestampede.com Fifty years of PRCA Rodeo- July 14-19, 2020. Parade, Saturday 10:30 am. 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.

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PORTER SCULPTURE PARK On Interstate 90 At Exit 374

Experience culture and history. Art galleries of Oscar Howe, Charles Hargens, James Earle Fraser, and more!

KIDS FREE • 60 foot tall Bull’s Head * Over 50 Sculptures • Explore inside the Bull’s Head • Art you can touch! • Pet friendly •Natural prairie setting • Open Memorial Day to September 20

I-90, Montrose Exit 374 25 miles west of Sioux Falls www.portersculpturepark.com

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MITCHELL PREHISTORIC INDIAN VILLAGE

ADAMS HOMESTEAD & NATURE PRESERVE

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"! Live excavation mid-June to mid-July.

THE CARNEGIE RESOURCE CENTER 119 W 3rd Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301, (605) 996-3209 www.mitchellcarnegie.com, email: info@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 cornpalace.com, mitchellsd.com Be a-maize-ed by the most unique roadside attraction, the Corn Palace. Corn murals change annually, is open year-round, offers FREE admission and tours. The largest stop between Sioux Falls and Rapid City. I-90 Exit 332.

272 Westshore Drive North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-0873 www.gfp.sd.gov/park, 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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PLANKINTON

JACK’S CAMPERS

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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 Things to See & Do 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 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 two miles north. Four motels, four churches and video lottery in town.

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PLANKINTON CITY COUNCIL I-90 Exit 308, Plankinton, SD 57368 (605) 942-776 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 Visitor Information 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 three state parks! Fish, boat, hike, camp, and swim! Challenging golf course, historic theater and museum, dining and lodging options.

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RED CARPET INN & SUITES 110 Sodrac Drive N. I-29, Exit 2, N. Sioux City, SD (605) 232-9600 or 866-232-9698, www.BookRoomsNow.com A Hospitality International Franchised property. Amenities for everyone’s need. Five minutes from downtown Sioux City, IA. Extended stay hotel, WIFI, kitchenettes, suites, guest laundry, indoor pool, fitness area, continental breakfast.

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WITH THE WIND VINEYARD & WINERY 10722 Lake Road, Rosholt, SD 57260 www.WiththeWindWinery.com email: info@withthewindwinery.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). Private events available.

SIOUX CITY NORTH KOA 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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SALEM Campgrounds DAKOTA SUNSETS CAMPGROUND 25495 US 81, Salem, SD 57058 (605) 425-9085, www.DakotaSunsets.com email: camp@dakotasunsets.com Shaded tent sites, level full hook-up pull-thrus. Big rig friendly. Pool, WiFi, laundry, store, playground, fire rings, disc-golf, bocce-ball, dog run. Near Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Madison Prairie Village & Laura Ingalls’ DeSmet home. Hunters welcome year-round. 1.5 miles N. of I-90. Exit 364.

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AEROSTAY HOTEL

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.

SIOUX FALLS Visitor Information SIOUX FALLS CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU (605) 275-6060 200 N. Phillips Ave., Ste. 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 www.visitsiouxfalls.com, email: sfcvb@siouxfalls.com South Dakota’s largest city rises from wide open spaces and cascading waterfalls. The variety of family-friendly entertainment options are perfect for a vacation full of surprises. Plan your trip today! Great ★ Service

DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS INC. 230 S. Phillips Ave. Suite 306, 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.

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!

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 inch flat screen TV’s, two 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.

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MCCROSSAN VISITOR CENTER (Off I-90 exit 395) 47135 260th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (605) 339-1203 www.mccrossan.org Discover the Ranch’s history & see how the campus helps at-risk boys. Take pictures with a life-sized draft horse & SD’s Bicentennial Wagon. Enjoy refreshments at the museum/gift shop. Group, individual tours, catering available. Event hall seats 100.

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SIOUX FALLS CONTINUED 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, 223 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, 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 transportation. Perennial Platinum Award-Winning property!

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: frontdesk@daysinnempire.com Free continental breakfast, free WIFI, free local calls, 32”- 60” 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.

GRANDSTAY HOTEL & SUITES 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.

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.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES SOUTHWEST/SIOUX FALLS 3701 Avera Dr., Sioux Falls, SD, 57108 (605) 271-0992 www.southwestsiouxfalls.hamptonbyhilton.com Conveniently located near I-229 w/easy access to shopping & local restaurants. Full hot breakfast daily, free Wifi, indoor pool, gym/fitness center, Business Center. Perfect mix lobby & outdoor patio w/firepit. Shuttle w/limited hours. Flexible meeting room space. Group discounts.

HILTON GARDEN INN DOWNTOWN 201 East 8th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103 (605) 444-4701 www.siouxfallsdowntown.hgi.com Situated on the Big Sioux River in downtown Sioux Falls. Walking distance to downtown shops & resturants, on-site restaurant CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi, full-service Starbucks. In room microwave, fridge, Keurig coffee machine & complimentary internet. 7,000 sg. ft. of meeting space.

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. Wi-Fi, 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.

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.

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REGENCY HOTEL MANAGEMENT

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, 117 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.

3211 W. Sencore Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57107 (605) 334-2371 www.regency-mgmt.com; reginfo@regency-mgmt.com Offering hospitality at its best, treating everyone like family & making them feel at home since 1965. It’s instilled in everything from how we treat guests to how we handle business. We lead the hospitality industry in attention to detail and, more importantly, people.

HOTEL ON PHILLIPS

SHERATON SIOUX FALLS & CONVENTION CENTER

100 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 274-7445 www.hotelonphillips.com The newest & only Historical Boutique Hotel - in the heart of Downtown. 90 exquisite rooms & suites, luxurious amenities. Smart Rooms operated by Alexa Dot offer casting with voice functionality to television, thermostats & lighting. Valet Parking, Complimentary Shuttle, The Treasury Lounge, Coffea Roasterie & Expresso Bar.

1211 N. West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 331-0100 www.marriott.com/fsdsi Only full service Marriott in Sioux Falls, two miles from regional airport – complimentary shuttle. Connected to Sioux Falls Convention Center & Sanford Premier Center, 243 guestrooms/suites, 5000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Relax at Waters Edge Bar & Falling Water Grille.

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES

STAYBRIDGE 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.

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. Ninety studio, one or two bedroom two-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.

MY PLACE EXTENDED STAY

SUPER 8

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.

4100 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 361-9719 www.super8.com, email: managersuper8@yahoo.com Conveniently located, I-29, exit 77. Walking distance to Empire Mall and dining. Free breakfast including waffles, pancakes, biscuits & gravy. Free local calls, voicemail, wireless internet access, HBO, Pay-Per-View movies, whirlpool, fitness room, executive suites. Senior, AAA, group discounts, Wyndham Rewards.

QUALITY INN & SUITES

SUPER 8

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, deluxe hot breakfast, indoor pool/ whirlpool, fitness room, business center, guest laundry, Lobby Bar, Free Shuttle.

2616 E. 10th, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 (605) 338-8881 www.super8siouxfalls.com I-229, Exit 6. Indoor swimming pool, Superstart breakfast, elevator, 40” TV’s. Rooms with high speed wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators, Jacuzzi suites. Ten minutes from Empire Mall, one mile from downtown & Falls Park.

RAMADA INN WATER PARK

TOWNEPLACE SUITES SOUTH

1301 W Russell, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 336-1020 www.siouxfallsramada.com Newly renovated 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, Bar & Grill. Airport shuttle, fitness center, guest laundry, arcade & casino.

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.

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Campgrounds

BUTTERFLY HOUSE & AQUARIUM

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 CAMPGROUND 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. Open All Year. Website has map and Directions! Like us on Facebook.

YOGI BEAR CAMP RESORT

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.

CENTER FOR WESTERN STUDIES 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.

COVERT ARTISAN ALES 605 S. Watson Ave, Ste 130, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107 (605) 681-6139, www.covertartisanales.com, email: covertartisanales@gmail.com Crafting small batch wild and spontaneous ales. Follow us on social media for opening hours, as they vary seasonally. New taproom coming spring 2020 at East Bank Depot.

FERNSON BREWING CO. DOWNTOWN

26014 478th Ave. Brandon, SD 57005 (605) 332-2233 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.

Dining FALLS OVERLOOK CAFÉ 825 N. Weber Ave. (605) 367-4885 fallsoverlook@gmail.com Enjoy lunch in one of the Nation’s Top 25 parks! Open April-Sept during the week for lunch. Weekends Memorial Day-Labor Day. Dining with a view. Excellent food including: Sandwiches, entrees, salads, soup, kids menu, desserts, ice cream. Beer & wine available.

332 S. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 (605) 789-2012, www.fernson.com/taprooms, email: hello@fernson.com Find Fernson in historic downtown Sioux Falls. Fernson Downtown has 16 Fernson beers on tap, wine & cider, plus a wonderfully curated menu of shareable food options. Fernson Downtown is kid friendly & our patio is dog friendly.

GOOD EARTH STATE PARK 26924 480th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 213-1036, www.gfp.sd.gov/parks, email: GoodEarth@state.sd.us An important cultural & historical site and nature retreat. New visitor center features exhibits - one of the oldest sites of long-term human habitation of tribal peoples in the U.S. from 1300 - 1700 A.D. Six miles of hiking trails. Great ★ Service

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.

1,000 Animals

361 Days of Discovery

Buy one adult admission, get one child admission FREE! Cannot be combined with other offers, expires 10/31/2020. SESDVG20

GreatZoo.org | 605-367-7003

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GREAT PLAINS ZOO & DELBRIDGE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM PETTIGREW HOME & MUSEUM

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

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.

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.

LUPULIN BREWING COMPANY 2425 S. Shirley Ave., Suite #112, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 275-5544 www.lupulinbrewing.com, email: mandi@lupulinbrewing.com The taproom at Lupulin Brewing provides a fun and open atmosphere for enjoying our wide selection of handcrafted beers. Family, kid and dog friendly, we also offer sodas, pizza, video games and board games!

MINER BREWING COMPANY & PRAIRIE BERRY WINERY TAPROOM

REMEDY BREWING COMPANY 401 E. 8th Street #120, Sioux Falls, SD (605) 271-6193 www.remedybrewco.com, email: taproom@remedybrewco.com Remedy Brewing is a small craft brewery located in historic downtown Sioux Falls. Our spacious taproom and patio features an extensive food menu, plus wine & cider options for ultimate relaxation.

SEVERANCE BREWING COMPANY 701 N. Phillips Ave. #110, Sioux Falls, SD (605) 271 5480 www.severancebeer.com, email: info@severancebeer.com Opened in 2019 near Falls Park in Downtown Sioux Falls. Serving unique locally crafted beer, hop-infused sparling lemonades, wine, cider, and cold brew coffee. Family and pet friendly. Enjoy outdoor seating of a friendly game of shuffleboard.

2101 W. 41st., Suite 25, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 496-7175 www.MinerBrewingSiouxFalls.com email: info@MinerBrewingSiouxFalls.com Features Miner Brewing Co. craft beer and award-winning wine from Prairie Berry Winery. Find on the south side of Western Mall between Scheels & West Mall 7 Theaters in Sioux Falls, SD. Great ★ Service

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OBSCURE BREWING COMPANY

SD GAME, FISH, AND PARKS’ OUTDOOR CAMPUS

5200 E. Grant St., Sioux Falls, SD 57110 (605) 271-0193 www.obscurebrewing.com, email: info@obscurebrewing.com Located in Eastern Sioux Falls near Dawley Farms. Beautiful taproom with a viewing area into the brewery. Family and pet-friendly. Eighteen tap beers brewed in-house and kitchen. Available for events.

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1701 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 www.siouxfallsairshow.com email: siouxfallsairshowsite@gmail.com Experience sights & sounds of some of the fastest military jets in the world & enjoy exhibits of the first military planes. Join us in 2022 for the next, free 2-day “Power on the Prairie”.

4500 S. Oxbow Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (605) 362-2777 www.outdoorcampus.org or Facebook: The Outdoor Campus Located SE of the Empire Mall; Great SD birding, butterfly garden, two miles of walking trails and annual special events. Free admission.

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SPRINGFIELD

SIOUX FALLS PARKS & RECREATION

Visitor Information

231 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 367-8222 www.SiouxFalls.org/Parks, email: parksandrec@siouxfalls.org In Sioux Falls, enjoy 80 parks, one indoor aquatic facility, six outdoor 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 3101 West 41st Street #109, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 – 605-271-0833 4712 East 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57110 – 605-271-2962 www.stenslandfamilyfarms.com Local, family owned, featuring home made dipped ice cream & other sweet treats. Farm fresh milk, cheese & meats. Creamery/farm tours available.

STOCKYARDS AG EXPERIENCE 301 E. Falls Park Dr., Sioux Falls, SD, (605) 332-1917 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 360degree video, and more!

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

47215 257th St., Renner, SD 57055, (605) 543-5071 www.strawbalewinery.com, email: info@strawbalewinery.com Over 23 varieties of South Dakota grapes, fruit wines and ciders are produced, bottled, or kegged in this winery made of straw bales. Tastings flights available. Check out our website for events and tasting room hours.

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.

THUNDER ROAD FAMILY FUN PARK

Things to See & Do

201 N Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 334-4181, ThunderRoadSiouxFalls.com Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, Tilt-A-Whirl, Water Wars, Euro-Bungy, Laser Tag, and more! New huge 30,000 sg. ft. indoor attractions and restaurant coming summer 2020! Check our website for more info. No Admission. Call for group rates.

DAKOTA CUSTOM HUNTS

STRAWBALE WINERY

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, happening July 31-August 8, 2020! Attend fun events year-round including festivals, trade shows, livestock shows, family friendly events and more.

WILD WATER WEST WATERPARK

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.

TABOR Visitor Information TABOR CZECH DAYS P.O. Box 21, Tabor, SD 57063 Email: taborczechdays@gmail.com www.taborsd.com, www.TaborCzechDays.com www.facebook.com/TaborCzechDays June 19-20, 2020 - Celebration of the Czech heritage with Czech meals, folk dancing, polka bands, baking demonstrations, souvenirs, craft/quilt show, parades, carnival. FREE, fun entertainment for all ages!

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!

TEA

Real Estate

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.

HEGG REALTORS INC. 6225 S Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 336-2100 or 1-800-364-9875, www.hegg.com Founded in 1945, we are South Dakota’s most experienced real estate company, with unmatched insight into local markets & 8 offices with agents licensed in SD, Minnesota & Iowa. Relocating? We’re here to help. Contact us!

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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SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Campgrounds RED BARN RV PARK

TYNDALL Visitor Information 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.

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TYNDALL CHAMBER P.O. Box 305, Tyndall, SD 57066 (605) 589-4050, www.MyTyndallSD.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!

VALLEY SPRINGS Things to See & Do A HOMESTEAD BREW 26685 486th Ave., Valley Springs, SD (605) 553-5015 www.ahomesteadbrew.com, email: grew2brew@gmail.com Tour and experience a field to glass brewery located on our family hop farm. Featuring barrel-aged sours. Kid and pet friendly. Book events with us.

VERMILLION Visitor Information VERMILLION AREA CHAMBER & DEVELOPMENT CO. McVicker Plaza, 2 E. Main Street, Suite #101, Vermillion, SD 57069 www.LiveVermillion.com, email: vcdc@vermillionchamber.com 1-800-809-2071 or 605-624-5571 An arts & culture destination with unique offerings like the DakotaDome and Sanford Coyote Sports Center, Bluffs Golf Course & W.H. Over Museum. Cultural events: SD Shakespeare Festival, Ribs, Rods & Rock n’ Roll & Oktoberfest. Visitors will #LOVermillion.

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BEST WESTERN VERMILLION INN 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.

Services - Shopping - Dining COFFEE CUP TRAVEL PLAZA 47051 SD Hwy 50, Burbank, SD 57010 (605) 624-2062 www.coffeecupfuelstops.com Open 24 hours – 7 days a week. Caribou Coffee, Cinnabon, Pizza Hut, Subway. Gas and Dsl. Groceries, gifts, and souvenirs. All locations have fenced-in dog parks and picnic playgrounds for families. Easy on and off interstate.

Things to See & Do CLAY COUNTY PARK 1-800-809-2071 or (605) 624-5571 (Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Co.) Located four miles SW of Vermillion along the Missouri National Recreational River on 34 acres. Facilities include over 40 electric and tent sites, cabin, restrooms, showers, dump station, picnic shelters, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, playgrounds, boat ramp, and fishing dock.

DALESBURG MIDSOMMAR FESTIVAL Dalesburg Lutheran Church, 30595 University Rd., Vermillion (605) 253-2575 www.dalesburg.org email: ron@dalesburg.org On June 19, 2020 this Swedish community celebrates its 151st Midsommar – A Celebration of Scandinavian & Rural Heritage on the eve of the longest day of 2020. Programs at 2:00 & 7:00pm, Scandinavian smörgåsbord 4:30-6:30pm, miscellaneous eats, children’s activities, arts & crafts. Welcome!

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YANKTON

NATIONAL MUSIC MUSEUM

Visitor Information

414 E Clark, Vermillion, SD (Corner of Clark & Yale, USD campus) (605) 658-3450 www.nmmusd.org, email: nmm@usd.edu Closed temporarily for architectural expansion; reopening 2021! One of the largest and most important collections of historical instruments in the world. Progress updates at nmmusd.org and Facebook.

RIBS, RODS & ROCK ‘N ROLL Downtown Vermillion, Exit 26 off I-29, west 6 mi on Hwy 50 (605) 624-5571, www.sdbbq.us 16th annual KCBS sanctioned BBQ event. September 11th (5pm-midnight) & 12th (10ammidnight). Food, Car Show, Live Music, Beverage Garden, Cooking Demonstrations, Kids Zone, Cornhole Tournament, & Kid’s BBQ Competition Friday.

SOUTH DAKOTA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

YANKTON CHAMBER AND VISITORS CENTER 803 E. 4th Street, Yankton, SD 57078 (605) 665-3636 www.visityanktonsd.com Explore boundless outdoor recreation surrounding Lewis & Clark Lake & the Missouri River. Walk in the footsteps of Lewis, Clark & other famous Dakota Territory legends. Shoot a couple of ends at the world’s largest archery complex. Relax with a local craft beer & an award-winning Festus Pizza.

Accommodations BEST WESTERN KELLY INN AND CONVENTION CENTER

Mark your calendars for June 11-14, 2020, when the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival proudly presents its 9th season of professional Shakespeare performances in Vermillion’s beautiful Prentis Park. Family friendly. Education activities available for all ages. Bring lawnchairs or blankets. Free Will donation. For more information, visit: www.sdshakespearefestival.org

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

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

414 E. Clark, Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 677-5769, www.usd.edu

2607 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078 (605) 665-3177 www.hiexpress.com/esyanktonsd, email: hieyankton@hotmail.com 58 guest rooms including jacuzzi suites and family executive rooms. Enjoy hot breakfast and free high speed internet. Hotel features include pool, hot tub, fitness center, guest laundry, and business center.

VALIANT VINEYARDS WINERY AND DISTILLERY 1500 W. Main St., Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 624-4500, www.valiantvineyards.us Visit South Dakota’s Oldest Winery, featuring International Award Winning 100% South Dakota Made Wines & Spirits. Our Tasting Room, B&B and Events facilities are open daily for Wine Sales, Lodging & Hosting your wedding, meals or special event.

VERMILLION CULTURAL ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 549, Vermillion, SD 57069 (605) 624-3331, www.vermculture.com Nonprofit organization that supports art, film, and cultural activities. See movies at the community-owned Coyote Twin Theater; experience live music and performing arts at the historic Vermillion Theater; and enjoy exhibits at the rotating art space, the Coyote Gallery.

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 six bedroom lakeside Lodge with 1800 sq ft great room.

Campgrounds

W. H. OVER MUSEUM

LEWIS & CLARK RECREATION AREA

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.

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

VIBORG

Dining

Visitor Information VIBORG DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION P.O. Box 56, Viborg, SD 57070 (605) 326-5103, www.viborgsd.com, email: cityofviborg@hcinet.net 14 miles west I-29, Exit 53. 8th largest Danish community in USA, Danish Festival Days, third weekend in July. Groceries, cafés, RV hookups, 24-hr Emergency Medical Center, movie theater, churches, Swan Lake, parks, hunting, Daneville Heritage Museum.

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.

Real Estate EXECUTIVE PARK MODEL ESTATES

VOLGA Things to See & Do 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. Owner Dillon Ringling produces wine made from South Dakota grown products. Open Tues-Fri 1-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

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.

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43490 SD Hwy 52, Yankton, SD (605) 665-1817 www.ExecutiveEstates@midconetwork.com email: dahlinc@midconetwork.com A gated vacation home community with custom-built homes—the finest in park model living. Efficient floor plans, open concept & modern finishings are a smart solution for simple living. Weekend retreat/seasonal vacation home steps from Lewis & Clark Marina.

Things to See & Do BEN’S BREWING CO. 222 W. 3rd St., Yankton, SD (605) 260-4844, www.bensbrewing.com Ben’s Brewing Co., founded in 2005 is a brewery located in downtown Yankton. The taproom is open 365 days a year and features 20 beers on tap with six more in The Copper Room. Every sports package is available with fourteen TVs. Home to many events and live music.

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 weekend-Labor Day, Wed.-Sun., 1-4pm. Off season – call for reservation. Admission fee.

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DAKOTA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM MEAD CULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER 82 Mickelson Drive, Yankton, SD, (605) 665-3898, www.meadbuilding.org Admission: $8 Adults; $5 Kids/Students/Seniors; 5 & Under Free. Please check website for hours. Children’s Museum and Lewis & Clark exhibit open December 2018. Open Year Around; handicap accessible.

GAVINS POINT NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY AND AQUARIUM (605) 665-3352, www.fws.gov/gavinspoint and www.friendsofgavinspointfishhatchery.com Three 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 Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm. Open weekends & extended hours in summer.

MISSOURI NATIONAL RECREATIONAL RIVER 508 East 2nd St., Yankton, SD 57078, (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. One hundred acres for archery on seven different ranges indoor and outdoor. Bow hunter and target archers welcome.

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.

6TH MERIDIAN HOPS 6th Meridian Hop Farm features tours, an open-air beer garden, live music, and Counterfeit Curbside food truck, serving unique farm fresh cuisine. Open on Saturday and Sunday evenings, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM starting Father’s Day through Labor Day weekend. Look for additional information on Facebook or www.6thmeridian.com.

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.

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, a sportsbook, 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.

YANKTON RIVERBOAT DAYS & SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL P.O. Box 483, Yankton, SD 57078 www.riverboatdays.com, (605) 665-1657

Held August 21-23, 2020, This annual event features free entertainment, children’s activities, art vendors, food booths, car & antique tractor shows, extreme bull riding, parades, 5k walk/run, fireworks, more. Look for the new Riverboat Days app.

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