2015 Southeast South Dakota Travel Guide by Southeast South Dakota

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Lewis & Clark Lake, Yankton Photo by Sam Stukel

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMMUNITY INDEX

Armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Avon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Beresford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Brookings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Canistota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Canton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28 Centerville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Chamberlain-Oacoma . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Custer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Dakota Dunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 DeSmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Dell Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Delmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Elk Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Emery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Flandreau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Garretson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Hartford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Huron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 36 Irene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Lennox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Menno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 33-34, 36 Montrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 North Sioux City . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-36 Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Parkston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Plankinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Platte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Scotland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Sioux Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 37-43 Springfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Tabor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 41-42 Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Trent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Tyndall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Valley Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Vermillion . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43, 45, 47 Viborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Volga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Wagner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 46 Wessington Springs . . . . . . . . . . .43, 45 Yankton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-46, 48 Larchwood, Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Sioux City, Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Simply South Dakota ........................4

2015 Events Calendar .....................8

Camping ........................................12 Lewis & Clark Trail .........................15

Trails ............................................16 SoutheastSouthDakota

River Rambling.....................................18

Fishing .................................................20

Hunting ................................................22

Lodging Directories .............................24

Services Directory ...............................26

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State Parks/Recreation Areas/Nature Preserves

Lewis & Clark Trail

Oyate Trail

Visitor Information Centers

On the Cover: Lewis and Clark Lake, Yankton - photo by Sam Stukel; Insets, left to right - Kayaking; Corn Palace, Mitchell; Old Time Harvest and Threshing Festivals in several communities. Top of Page: Lewis and Clark Lake, Yankton. Staff: Jacquie Fuks, Executive Director; Cindy Mason, Graphic Design; Jenny Ansel, Member Services.. The Southeast South Dakota Travel Guide is an official publication of Southeast South Dakota Tourism and is intended for free distribution. Every effort has been made to assure that the information in this publication is accurate. The publisher assumes no liability for omissions, errors or changes. Circulation: 80,000. 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.

Your real South Dakota adventure begins here ...

Simply South Dakota Outdoor Pleasures

Make your own adventure in Southeast South Dakota. More than 175 natural and manmade lakes, along with three major rivers, provide endless oppor tunities to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and the scenic beauty of the region. Recreational facilities range from fully outfitted recreational complexes to rustic hideaways. The “Mighty Mo” and surrounding area is a destination of recreational possibilities limited only by you. Par t of the Missouri River's Wild and Scenic River System, the 98 mile stretch designated as “The Missouri National Recreational River”, offers canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, hunting, camping and much more. Surrounded by picturesque bluffs, rolling hills and wooded wildlife areas along the river's banks, the Missouri River is also the major Nor th American migratory waterfowl flyway, making it a must see favorite for bird lovers. Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, just west of Yankton on Lewis & Clark Lake, is the region’s largest park and has become one of South Dakota's top outdoor recreation destinations. City and county parks offer additional treasures for you to discover. Among these is Falls Park, in Sioux Falls. From its five story observation tower you can observe the falls of the Big Sioux River as well as the city skyline. If golfing is in your blood, you'll find top rated courses in Sioux Falls and throughout the region, some providing breathtaking scenic vistas of the Missouri River. For winter spor ts enthusiasts, Great Bear Recreation Area, near Sioux Falls, offers downhill skiing and tubing. For more winter adventure, try ice fishing. There may be ice on the lakes, but the fish are still biting.

Top to Bottom: Swimming; Top Rated Golf Courses; Palisades State Park, Garretson

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Above: Falls Park, Sioux Falls Below: Camping and Roasting Marshmallows

Southeast South Dakota: Far from the tourist traps Welcoming you with the

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

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Above: Water Recreation

Below: Touch Pool at Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove, Sioux Falls; Greatest Show on H20, Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls

Attractions, Festivals & Events

Almost every town in southeast South Dakota suppor ts a museum or collection of interest. Explore the Corn Maze near Harrisburg or observe hundreds of butterflies flying freely year round and have a close encounter with sharks and stingrays at the Touch Pool at the Ser toma Butterfly House & Marine Cove in Sioux Falls. Visit the newly renovated Corn Palace in Mitchell, complete with light up color changing domes, larger murals and a grand entry. Murals are created from thousands of bushels of corn, grains and native grasses. The Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls also has a recently renovated entrance that features a new Snow Monkey exhibit. The Children’s Museum in Brookings has interactive hands-on exhibits where children have fun learning. Spend a day in the past at Prairie Village in Madison where you can visit a turn of the century town as well as ride a steam powered carousel and locomotive. You'll also find family fun parks, waterparks, water shows and more. Enjoy an authentic German meal at Freeman's Schmeckfest, sample a homemade kolache 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. Watch old-fashioned threshing demonstrations at festivals near Delmont, Madison, Menno and Brandon. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in DeSmet brings Laura’s world-famous books to life before your eyes. Rural heritage and entertainment come together to offer fun for the whole family at rodeos and county fairs throughout the region. Immerse yourself in Native American culture at powwows in Chamberlain, Sioux Falls and Flandreau. If you’re a bird watcher, don’t miss the South Dakota Birding Festival near Wagner.

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The Oyate Trail offers off-the-interstate travelers unique cultural and historical oppor tunities representing the Lakota Sioux Indian Nation and European immigrants. Follow the Sioux Quar tzite Outcrop Trail to scenic and historic destinations at Garretson, Dell Rapids, and locations throughout Sioux Falls.

Cultural Heritage & the Arts

As the region's largest city, Sioux Falls offers historical museums, downtown dining, nightlife, ar t galleries and theaters. You'll find a vintage trolley system that provides free rides to the Old Cour thouse Museum and to a variety of unique and ethnic 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 and a performing ar ts center. See a real Broadway show or hear the world-renowned South Dakota Symphony. For local talent, check out the Sioux Empire Community Theatre in Sioux Falls, Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison and Lewis & Clark Theatre at Yankton. Discover outstanding works of ar t by Native Americans and other regional ar tists at the Dakota Discovery Museum in Mitchell, the Center of Western Studies and the Washington Pavilion's Visual Ar ts Center in Sioux Falls, The South Dakota Ar t Museum in Brookings and other museums and galleries throughout the region. Museums in Sioux Falls, Dell Rapids, Freeman, Madison, Mitchell, Vermillion, Wessington Springs and Yankton display ar tifacts that showcase the rich Native American and pioneering history of the region. The National Music Museum in Vermillion features musical instruments spanning five centuries from around the globe. Mark your calendar for these annual ar t events: Prairie Hills Ar t Show at Wessington Springs in June, Madison's Mar t in the Park and Brookings’ Summer Ar ts Festival in July, Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Ar ts Festival in August, plus many more. More than 50,000 people visit downtown Sioux Falls for the annual Sidewalk Ar ts Festival in September. The Sculpture Walk is on display throughout the year in downtown Sioux Falls, with new sculptures being installed each year. Yankton also has a River Walk of sculptures throughout the downtown area.

Shopping, Dining & Accommodations

Many stores and specialty shops throughout the region carry quality items that are made in South Dakota. These items range from buffalo jerky and homemade jams to exper tly handcrafted items made by honest hardworking South Dakotans. If you love antiques, you may discover that hard-to-find item you've been searching for. There's hardly a better treasure hunt than what you'll find in the many antique stores and malls throughout the region. Communities that offer exceptional antique shopping include Canton, Mitchell, Sioux Falls and Yankton. OK, here's the tasty stuff. You will be surprised by the diversity of restaurants, spor ts bars, coffee shops and wineries in southeast South Dakota. While some establishments feature South Dakota's finest cuts of locally grown beef and buffalo, you'll also find a variety of authentic ethnic and international cuisine. Edgar’s Ol’ Fashioned Soda Fountain, in Elk Point, serves authentic sodas, phosphates and other ice cream treats at a restored turn-of-the-century soda fountain. Several local wineries, which grow their own grapes and make their wine on the premises, also offer tours, wine tasting and special events throughout the year. The lodging choices in southeast South Dakota include everything from a charming rural retreat or cozy rustic lodge atop the scenic bluffs of the Missouri River to upscale business lodging with all the amenities. No matter what the season your visit, you'll take home simply wonderful memories. Welcome to Scenic - Serene - Simply South Dakota!

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Top: World’s Only Corn Palace, Mitchell

Middle: Pedal Pull at Turner County Fair Bottom: Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival, Yankton

January 2015

Events & Festivals

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Dakota Farm Show – Dakota Dome, Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Frosty Frolics Weekend – Sioux Falls. 605-367-8222 Christmas with the Animals – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Sesame Street Live – D. Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 800-745-3000 “Anything Goes” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Morgan James Concert – Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. 605-335-6101 Greater Sioux Falls Outdoor Show – Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7178 Beat the Blues – Sertoma Butterfly House, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466 Lakota Games on Ice – Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 605-996-5473 Fun Ski – Great Bear Recreation, Sioux Falls. 605-367-4309 Ice Fish Fest – Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls. 605-339-0911 Sioux Empire Farm Show – WH Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 605-336-7178 Keigwin + Company – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Family Winter Try It Day – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777

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“Death by Chocolate” – Dakota Theater, Yankton. 605-665-4711 Jaimee Paul Concert – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 605-995-5081 Winterfest of Wheels – Sioux Falls. 605-231-3100 Twilight Flights – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Shaun Johnson Big Band– Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Valentine Winemakers Dinner– Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. 605-624-4500 25th Annual Farm and Home Show – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1929 Alton Brown Live! – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Women in Blue Jeans Conference – Mitchell. 605-996-9010 “Church Basement Ladies” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Firemen’s Sausage Supper – Delmont. 605-779-2211 “Sister Act” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Raptor Rendezvous – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777

February

27-M1 Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale – Sioux Falls. 605-274-4005 28 Family Ice Fishing Event – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777

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Nickelback Concert – D. Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 800-745-3000 “Momma Mia!” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Nikki Hill Concert – Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls. 605-335-6101 Pro Bull Riding Tour – D. Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 800-745-3000 Schmeckfest – Freeman. 605-925-4237 Ag Day – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 “Peter & the Starcatcher” – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Schmeckfest – Freeman. 605-925-4237

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Million Dollar Quartet – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Party for the Planet – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Spring Fling – Sertoma Butterfly House, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466 Brian Regan Comedy Tour – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 The Alliance Brass Quintet – Corn Palace, Mitchell. 605-995-8430 Dakota Conference – Center for Western Studies, Sioux Falls. 605-274-4007 RiverRat Marathon & Bike Ride – Yankton. www.riverratmarathon.com Arts Night Exhibition – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Arlo Guthrie Concert – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000

April

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Missouri River Watershed Festival – Yankton. 605-668-5213 Walleye Fishing Tournament – Platte. 888-297-8175 History & Garden Festival – Downtown Brookings. 605-690-4856 South Dakota Birding Festival – Ft. Randall. 605-487-7603 Springtime in the Country – Sioux Falls. 605-367-4414 Missouri River Rendezvous – Yankton. 605-665-0209

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4 Hikes - 4 Parks – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Consignment Auction – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Artist Reception: Harvey Dunn – SD Art Museum, Brookings. 605-688-5423 Free Fishing Weekend – Statewide S.D. State Parks. 605-773-3391 Donkey Dash 5K – Adams Homestead, N. Sioux City. 605-232-0873 Youth Activity Day – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Fabulous Family Fishing – Palisades State Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824 National Kids to Parks Day – All State Parks. www.gfp.sd.gov Spring Fling – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Spring Open House – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 South Dakota Kayak Challenge – Missouri Nat’l Rec River. 605-864-9011 Family Fun Amazing Race – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Avant Garden – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Nature Olympics – Pierson Ranch Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 SDRA Foothills Rodeo – Wessington Springs. 605-770-4370 Family Outdoor Day – Wessington Springs. 605-942-7698

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Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Rockin’ RibFest – Memorial Park, Yankton. 605-665-2263 Riverboats, Roads & Rails – Dakota Ter. Museum, Yankton. 605-665-2263 National Trails Day – South Dakota State Parks. www.gfp.sd.gov Gatsby on the Green – SD Art Museum, Brookings. 605-688-5423 Jurassic Palisades State Park – Palisades St. Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824

June

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Siouxland Renaissance Festival – Sioux Falls. 866-489-9241 Miss Prairie Village Pageant – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 24th Annual Fishing Derby – Wessington Springs. 605-539-9421 World Youth Archery Tournament – Yankton. 605-260-9279 Becoming an Outdoor Family – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2582 June Spectacular – Wild Water West, Sioux Falls. 605-361-9313 Wheels ‘n Squeals – Beresford. 605-763-2021 Northern Bull Riding Tour – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Old Settlers Day – DeSmet. 605-203-0216 Wilderness Survival Challenge–Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Luce Cabin Pioneer Day – Lake Herman, Madison. 605-256-5003 Geocaching 101 – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Lake Yankton Fun Day –Lake Yankton, Yankton. 402-667-2546 Lakota Arts + Identities Workshop – SD Art Museum, Brookings. 605-688-5423 Jamboree Days – Hartford. 605-528-3338 Teapot Days – Tea. 605-498-5191 Prairie Hills Art Show – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1963 Czech Days – Tabor. 605-463-2476 Jesse James Days – Garretson. 605-594-6721 Summer Celebration – Marion. 605-648-2869 Zippity Zoo Day – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Freeman Fishing Derby – Freeman. 888-595-9755 Homestead Day – Pierson Ranch Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Brookings Kite & Bike Festival – Brookings. 605-688-5423 Prairie Village Variety Show – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644

Left: Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant, DeSmet - July Above: Steam Threshing Jamboree at Prairie Village, Madison - August

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Ongoing Exhibits & Events

Sculpture Walk – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-339-8359 River Walk/Sculptures – Downtown Yankton. 605-660-5989 First Fridays Downtown – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 State Parks Hikes & Programs – State Parks. 605-773-3391 Every 3rd Saturday - Sea & Sky Saturday – Sertoma Butterfly House & Marine Cove. 605-334-9466 Thursday Evenings - Summer Porch Series – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Greatest Show on H20 – Catfish Bay, Sioux Falls. 605-339-0911

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Sangria Sundays – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Saturday Moonlight Movies–Fawick Park, Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Fridays - Rhythm on the River – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Fri. & Sat. - Street Musicians –Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Thur.-Music in the Garden – Wessington Spring. 605-539-1169 2nd & 4th Friday – Evening in the Vineyard – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 Thurs. Evenings - Music on Main – Brookings. 605-690-4856 Winter Wonderland – Sioux Falls. 605-336-1620

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Becoming an Outdoor Family –Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Motongator Joe’s Country Music Festival – Madison. 605-256-3644 Ribs at the Ranch – Freeman Academy Campus, Freeman. 605-925-4237 Women’s Try It Day – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777 Automania – Brandon. 605-951-5045

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Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Old Time 4th of July – Palisades State Park, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Bang! Boom! Bike Parade –Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Trilogy Disc Golf Tournament–Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Fireworks, Parade, Road Race, BBQ, Baseball – Menno. 605-387-2427 4th of July Rib Cook-Off – DeSmet. 605-203-0216 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 4th of July Parade & Fireworks – Wessington Springs. 605-539-9541 July 4th Celebration – Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Independence Day Parade – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Hot Harley Nights – Sioux Falls. 605-334-2721 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – DeSmet. 800-776-3594, 800-880-3383 Hy-Vee Day at the Zoo – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-8313 Dutch Oven Gathering – Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon. 605-594-3824 Dutch Oven 101 – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Fort to Field Paddle Battle – Yankton. 605-941-4940 Archeology Awareness Days – Prehistoric Indian Village, Mitchell. 605-996-5473 Railroad Days – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Brookings Summer Arts Festival – Brookings. 605-692-2787 Hot Summer Nites: Vettes & Harleys – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Christmas in July – Wild Water West, Sioux Falls. 605-361-9313 JazzFest – Sioux Falls. 605-335-6101 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo – Mitchell. 605-770-4919 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – DeSmet. 800-776-3594, 800-880-3383 Danish Viking Days – Viborg. 605-326-5344 Fishing Frenzy – Chief White Crane Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Birding Basics – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263 Folk Off (Folk/Bluegrass Music) – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Play in Platte Weekend – Platte. 888-297-8175 Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant – DeSmet. 800-776-3594, 800-880-3383 Madison Mart in the Park & Discovery Day – Madison. 605-256-2454 Tour the City Road Races – Madison. 605-256-2454 Word’s Shortest Triathlon – Brookings. 605-690-4856

July

Wheels ‘n Squeals, Beresford - June

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Family Fest – W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7178 Jungle Jubilee – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 “Country Legends” Concert – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Sioux River Folk Festival – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2582 Ft. Randall Traditional Powwow – Lake Andes. 605-384-3641 76th Annual Sioux Empire Fair – Sioux Falls. 605-367-7178

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“History of Rock & Roll” Concert – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Outdoor University – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777 Foothills Classic Car & Tractor Show – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1805 Prairie Festival – Armour. 605-724-2468 Sioux River Folk Festival – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2582 Ft. Randall Traditional Powwow – Lake Andes. 605-384-3641 76th Annual Sioux Empire Fair – Sioux Falls. 605-367-7178 22nd Annual Car Show – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Clay County Fair – Vermillion. 605-677-7111 Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Harvey Dunn Plein Air Event – Ingalls Homestead, DeSmet. 605-854-3176 Adams Homestead Celebration–Adams Homestead, N. Sioux City. 605-232-0873 Taste of Brookings – Downtown Brookings. 605-690-4856 Scottie Stampede Rodeo Days – Scotland. 605-583-4419 Back to School Bash – Wild Water West, Sioux Falls. 605-361-9313 Downtown Riverfest – Downtown Riverfront, Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Perseid Meteor Show/Star Party – Palisades, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Great Plains Hot Air Balloon Race – Sioux Falls. 605-332-6161 Turner County Fair – Parker. 605-297-4428 DakotaFest – Mitchell. 1-800-827-8007 Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival – Yankton. 605-665-1657 Bull-A-Rama – Clay County Rodeo Grounds, Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Animal Enrichment Day – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Miller Lite Bull Bash – Mitchell. 605-770-8299 Corn Palace Festival – Mitchell. 605-995-8430 Steam Threshing Jamboree – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 “Bash to the Colonies” Sailboat Regatta – Yankton. 605-665-2680 Great Dakota Wine Fest – Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. 605-624-4500

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Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank – Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Lifelight Outdoor Christian Music Festival – Worthing. 605-338-2847 Monarch Butterfly Tagging – Palisades, Garretson. 605-594-3824 Survival Weekend – Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 605-987-2263

August

September

Rodeos throughout the region

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Labor Day Celebration – Wagner. 605-384-3741 Ribs, Rods & Rock ‘n Roll – Downtown Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Fall Festival of Artists – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train – Wessington Springs. 605-350-3742 Menno Car Show – Menno. 605-387-5607 Grape Stomp Harvest Festival – Schadé Winery, Volga. 605-627-5545 Sidewalk Arts Festival – Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Foothills Bull Bash – Wessington Springs. 605-770-4370 “Music of Patsy Cline” Concert – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Kuchen Festival/Old Time Harvest Festival – Delmont. 605-779-2211 Homesteader Day Celebration– Beaver Creek NA, Brandon. 605-594-3824 St. Joseph’s Indian School Powwow – Chamberlain. 800-584-9200 Northern Plains Indian Art Market – Sioux Falls. sites.google.com/site/npiamorg Outkasts Cruise-In and Car Show – Mitchell. 605-996-7913 Fall in the Park –Lewis & Clark Rec Area, Yankton. 605-668-2985 Northern Plains Powwow – WH Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7178 Pioneer Power Show – Menno. 605-387-5166

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FestiFALL & Candlelight Walk – Newton Hills, Canton. 605-987-2263 Hobo Marlin’s Pumpkin Train – Prairie Village, Madison. 605-256-3644 Harvest Festival – Wilde Prairie Winery, Brandon. 605-582-6471 Studio 301 – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 605-367-6000 Harvest Festival – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Pheasants Forever Banquet/Auction – Mitchell. 605-933-0570 Pheasant Season Opens – 605-987-2263 Sacota Holiday & Craft Fair – Wessington Springs. 605-539-9753 Halloween Hike – Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. 605-362-2777 Pheasants Forever Banquet – Wessington Springs. 605-280-0768 ZooBoo – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Trick or Treat Trails – Big Sioux Rec Area, Brandon. 605-582-7243 Ducks Unlimited Banquet/Auction – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1188 Haunted History Tours – Dakota Ter. Museum, Yankton. 605-665-2263 Pro Hockey Celebrity Hunt – Mitchell. 605-996-7450 Yankton Harvest Halloween – Yankton. www.harvesthalloween.com

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Yankton Harvest Halloween – Yankton. www.harvesthalloween.com Christmas at the Homestead – Adams Homestead, N. Sioux City. 605-232-0873 Winter Wonderland Kick-off – Falls Park, Sioux Falls. 605-336-1620 Craft Fair & Chili Cook Off – DeSmet. 605-203-0216 Fall Fish Festival – Sertoma Butterfly House, Sioux Falls. 605-334-9466 Parade of Lights – Downtown Sioux Falls. 605-338-4009 Light Up Beresford – Beresford. 605-763-2021 Chamber Show & Sell Craft Expo – Madison. 605-256-2454 Small Town Saturday Celebration – DeSmet. 605-203-0216

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Parade of Lights – Vermillion. 605-624-5571 Twilight Flights – Strawbale Winery, Renner. 605-543-5071 Holiday Open House – Schadé Winery, Volga. 605-627-5545 Breakfast with Santa – Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 605-367-7003 Winter Wonderland – DeSmet. 605-203-0216 Madison Chamber Day with Santa – Madison. 605-256-2454 Christmas at the Courthouse – Wessington Springs. 605-539-1221 New Year’s Eve Parade & Simply South Dakota Tasting Event – Delmont. 605-779-2211

For complete, updated calendar of events, visit www.southeastsouthdakota.com

We recommend that you call ahead to confirm event information.

Top to Bottom: Schmeckfest, Freeman - March; Czech Days, Tabor - June; Winery Events throughout the year

Camping Offers Fresh Air & Sunshine

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

Big Sioux Recreation Area

(430 acres) On the banks of the Big Sioux River near Brandon. Disc golf course, hiking/ biking trails, canoeing, archery range, GPS trail, park programs, 1869 homestead cabin. Warming house for cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. Entrance fee. (605) 582-7243

Chief White Crane Recreation Area

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

Clay County Park & Campground

4 miles SW of Vermillion off SD 50. On the last natural stretch of the Missouri River. Camping, showers, boat ramp, fishing dock, picnic shelters, playgrounds, trails. 800-809-2071 Top to bottom: Camping Cabin at Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton; Cooking Over the Campfire

The Dells Campsite

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

Elk Point City Campground

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

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Lake Herman State Park

Newton Hills State Park

(227 acres) Near Madison. Camping, fishing, disc golf and horseshoes, trails lead through grass prairie, wetlands and historic sites, swimming beaches, bird watching, cross-country skiing trails. Canoe/kayak rental. Restored 1871 cabin and cemetery. Entrance fee. (605) 256-5003

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

(267 acres) 5 miles south of I-90 at Montrose Exit 374. Popular among fishermen, boaters, canoers and swimmers. Hiking trails, basketball, volleyball and horseshoes. Canoe and kayak rental. Ideal hunting camp with waterfowl and upland game nearby. Entrance fee. (605) 296-3643

(157 acres) Near Garretson. Split Rock Creek, which flows through the park, is lined with quar tzite formations varying from shelves several feet above the water to 50-foot ver tical cliffs. Popular with campers, sightseers, picnickers, rock climbers, canoers and hikers. Historical sites. Lodge. Entrance fee. (605) 594-3824

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

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

Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area

Palisades State Park

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area Springfield Recreation Area

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

Tabor Lakeside Use Area

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

Union Grove State Park

Above: State Parks Offer Endless Opportunities for Outdoor Fun Right: Roasted Marshmallow the Favorite Camping Treat

(499 acres) South of Beresford. Features over 180 species of trees and shrubs which provide impressive fall colors. Wildlife thrives in the park, as do songbirds. Bridle trail, equestrian camps with corrals. Entrance fee. (605) 987-2263

Walkers Point Recreation Area

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

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Union Grove State Park 11 mi. S of Beresford off I-29, 605-987-2263 Big Sioux Recreation Area 4 mi. SE 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 10 mi. N of I-90, Brandon Exit 406, 605-594-3824 Lake Herman State Park 2 mi. W of Madison off SD 34, 605-256-5003 Walker’s Point Recreation Area 9 mi. SE of Madison off SD 19, 605-256-5003 Springfield Recreation Area 1 mi. E of Springfield off SD 37, 605-668-2985 Tabor Lakeside Use Area (primitive camping) 6 mi. S of Tabor off SD 52, 605-668-2985 Chief White Crane Recreation Area 5 mi. SW off SD 52, 605-668-2985 Lewis & Clark Recreation Area 6 mi. SW off SD 52, 605-668-2985 Pierson Ranch Recreation Area 4 mi. SW off SD 52, 605-668-2985

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South Dakota State Parks Reservation System: 1-800-710-CAMP (2267) or www.CampSD.com

The reservation system is open year round 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Campsites and facilities become available for reservation both online and through the call center at 7 a.m. CT, 90 days prior to your arrival. When reserving a campsite or cabin, a three-night stay is required for holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day). Reservations must be made by midnight two days prior to your arrival. Lewis & Clark Recreation Area has designated same-day reservation campsites. All Lakeside Use Areas with camping are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is required by the purchaser at the time all reservations are made. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these listings, all information is subject to change.

Historic Sights Along the Lewis & Clark Trail

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve:

Site of First Election West of the Mississippi:

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center is a great place to learn more about the expedition, the tribes they encountered and the river itself. Built on a bluff overlooking Lewis and Clark Lake and the Gavins Point Dam, the center offers incredible photo oppor tunities. Located on Hwy. 52 west of Yankton. To reach the Visitor Center, take the bridge across Gavins Point Dam. 402-667-2546

Spirit Mound:

On Sept. 2, 1806, on their return trip, Lewis and Clark met up with a group of Yankton Sioux and after realizing they were friends, smoked several pipes and exchanged news. Standing Bear Bridge now spans the Missouri connecting South Dakota and Nebraska near that site. A scenic lookout offers a breathtaking view of the river.

At Adams Nature Preserve, you can see one of the last freeflowing segments of the Missouri River. Miles of hiking and biking trails crisscross the preserve. Near Nor th Sioux City. 605-232-0873

Following the death of Sgt. Floyd, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark needed a sergeant to replace him. A vote was held August 22, 1804. Patrick Gass received 19 votes in what is believed to be the first election by U.S. citizens west of the Mississippi. This election was held where the town of Elk Point now stands. Local tribes believed that 18-inch devils, armed with arrows, inhabited this prairie hill. The story sparked Lewis and Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest, and on Aug. 25, 1804, they set off on foot to investigate. The men hiked for 4 hours, but at the top, the infamous devils were nowhere to be found. However, the explorers did see an incredible sight: a herd of buffalo, nearly 800 of them, grazed in the distance. Spirit Mound Historic Prairie is located 6 miles nor th of Vermillion on Hwy. 19. It features a 3/4 mile hiking trail to summit with interpretive signage and 300 acres of prairie currently restored to original grasses and wildflowers. 605-987-2263

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center:

On Aug. 30, 1804 the expedition held its first council with the Yankton Sioux. The explorers presented the Yanktons with gifts of tobacco, flags and medals. The Yanktons prepared a feast. The

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Interpretive Panels:

The Lewis & Clark Trail is a driving route that follows the Missouri River. Interpretive panels along the way mark sites of interest. Top: Spirit Mound, near Vermillion Left: Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge, Scenic Overlook with Interpretive Signage

Hit the Trail:

Pick your favorite mode of transportation

Top: Suspension Bridge at Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon

Above: Scenic Lookout Tower at Newton Hills State Park, Canton

The extensive trail systems throughout southeast South Dakota are calling out to those who love to explore or who just want to experience the clear air and wonderful scenery found here. Pick your favorite mode of transpor tation: bicycle, horseback, cross-country skis, snowmobile or your own two feet. Trails range from meticulously groomed, paved and level surfaces, to terrain suitable for only the most extreme mountain biker or hiker. A variety of guided “Walk in the Park” hikes are available at our state parks or take your favorite bird, animal or plant book and see how many different species of each you can identify. 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 provides 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 2 miles of hiking trails through Bur Oak Forest, native tall grass prairie and winds along the banks of the Big Sioux River. Newton Hills Woodland Trail, near Canton, is on the National Recreational Trails registry. Crossing dense forests and open grasslands, it is an exceptional trail for birdwatchers. An observation tower provides a bird’s eye view of a wooded valley. To see a century old homestead, visit the Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve near Nor th Sioux City. You'll find 8 miles of trails along the Missouri River, with wildlife viewing blinds along the trail and an oppor tunity to explore the home, barns, church and school house. Guided golf car t tours are available for those with physical disabilities. Walk, jog or bike your way along the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls, beginning at Falls Park and continuing around the city to the Outdoor Campus. A five-story enclosed viewing tower at Falls Park provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the Falls and city skyline.

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Four trails twist and turn through quar tzite formations along Split Rock Creek at Palisades State Park, near Garretson. Sights along the trail include a historic bridge designated as a National Historic Structure. A challenging climb on towering Sioux quar tzite spires and sheer cliff walls await the more adventurous outdoorsman. Devil’s Gulch also provides scenic trails to Devil’s Falls and Devil’s Stairway amidst legends of outlaw Jesse James. Union Grove State Park, near Beresford, features a 4 mile multi-use trail and a large variety of trees which provide fall color and habitat for birds and wildlife. Big Sioux Recreation Area lies on the banks of the Big Sioux River. Five miles of trails ramble through woodland and prairie. A bicycle trail connects with the nearby town of Brandon. In winter, snowshoers and snowmobilers can hit the trails and relax afterwards at the warming house. Nearby Beaver Creek Nature Area is a good place to observe wildlife. An 1870's cabin is the centerpiece for living history programs. Big Sioux Recreation Area also features an 1869 homestead cabin. 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. The newly opened 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.

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South Dakota Kayak Challenge on the Missouri River Below: Kayaking and Canoeing

R iver R ambling

Big Sioux River

Originating in nor theastern South Dakota, the Big Sioux River winds southward to Sioux Falls, where it forms the boundary between South Dakota and Iowa until it meets the Missouri River. With good water levels in the spring and early summer, it is possible to paddle from US Hwy 14 near Brookings to the river’s confluence with the Missouri River. Paddlers favor the segment from Lien Park in Sioux Falls to Newton Hills State Park. Points of interest include Big Sioux Recreation Area, Gitchie Manitou Park, the old Klondike Mills site and Newton Hills State Park. Big Sioux Recreation Area and Newton Hills State Park have canoe launch sites and camping facilities. Park entrance license is required. Be cer tain to locate ALL dams before setting out.

James River

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

Split Rock Creek

Split Rock Creek winds a scenic route through nor theastern Minnehaha County before meeting the Big Sioux River east of Sioux Falls. During high water flow in spring and after heavy summer rain, it is one of South Dakota’s best streams for white-water paddlers. The stream drops 130 feet in 8 miles between the SD Hwy 11 access west of Garretson through Palisades State Park to the SD Hwy 11 access nor th of Corson. Access can be found at Palisades State Park as well as McHardy Park in Brandon. The sheer walls of red quar tzite that line por tions of the creek provide a scenic trip for paddlers.

Vermillion River

Generally, this scenic river can be paddled from spring to fall from Centerville south to the Missouri River. Launching access may be found at rights-of-way that cross the river. Late summer and fall canoeing is best from the road crossing east of Wakonda to the Missouri River. Colorful fall foliage is especially showy from Vermillion southward.

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The Missouri National Recreational River

The Missouri National Recreational River preserves two stretches of the Missouri River. Forming much of the border between South Dakota and Nebraska, it is also par t of the nation’s Wild and Scenic River system. Congress added the 59-mile reach between Gavins Point Dam and Ponca State Park in 1978 and the 39-mile reach, which includes the lower 20 miles of the Niobrara River and the lower eight miles of Verdigre Creek, between Ft. Randall Dam and Running Water in 1991. In the eastern reach the "Big Muddy" is vast, spectacular and unique, flowing fast past chalk bluffs, some as high as 100 feet. The river valley is as wide as two miles in some places, a testament to the twists and turns the river has taken over the last several thousand years. Islands, bars, and chutes attest to the

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.

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center

Various oppor tunities exist to explore the Lewis and Clark saga, with the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at Gavins Point Dam providing a par ticularly useful introduction to the story. The visitor

Gavins Point Dam, Yankton Photo by Sam Stukel

river’s dynamic character. The river in the western reach is more than 20 feet deep, with thick groves of willow and cottonwood trees growing on numerous islands and sandbars. Limestone bluffs rise 250 feet over the untamed river. The main channel twists and turns in gnarled braids from one shore to the other, and the river flows slower, sometimes as slow as a lazy two miles per hour. Native floodplain forests, tall and mixed grass prairie remnants, and the rivers and tributaries themselves provide habitat for several endangered and threatened bird and fish species.

Fishing and Hunting

Walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and catfish are popular catches. In season hunters take geese, ducks, quail, turkeys, pheasants, and deer. Licenses required.

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center offers views of the river, Lewis and Clark Lake, and Gavins Point Dam. It has information, exhibits, a theater, and a bookstore. National Park Service and Corp of Engineers staff can help you plan your visit. The park’s web address is www.nps.gov/mnrr

Request a Free Brochure about the

Missouri National Recreational River This brochure contains a map of the river along with information about history, highlights and activities on the river. Call to request your copy

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Have Some Reel Fun

More than 175 fishing lakes, ranging in size up to 29,000 acres, make southeast South Dakota a fisherman's paradise. With three major rivers, the Big Sioux, the James and the Missouri River, coursing through this region, the youngest to the oldest can go home with a whopper of a fish story. Walleye and bass compete for top honors. Lewis and Clark Lake, above the Gavins Point Dam, draws anglers from across the nation with its alluring combination of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Fishing piers for those with accessibility needs are located at Lake Herman, Walkers Point, Newton Hills, Lake Vermillion, Lake Alvin, Lewis & Clark and Springfield Recreation Area. These piers offer low railings, accessible ramps, sidewalks and nearby parking areas. South Dakota fishing waters, excluding tribal trust land, hold a free weekend of fishing each year. Join in the fun on May 15-17, 2015 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 around. 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 Top to Bottom: Family Fishing; Ice Fish Fest, Sioux Falls

License fees subject to change. License agents may charge a fee to issue any of the licenses listed above. Refer to the S.D. Fishing Handbook for complete fees & regulations.

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

Free Fishing Weekend: May 15-17, 2015

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Tyndall

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Dolton

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Emery

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Armour

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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-Oct. to early Jan. Season Opens Oct. 17, 2015. Preserve season: Sept. through March. Range and Habitat: Although pheasants are found statewide, the main pheasant range encompasses the eastern two-thirds of the state. Pheasants prefer agricultural fields, wooded draws, tree strips, wetlands and set-aside acres. Most of South Dakota is privately owned and permission is required to hunt, but public lands such as Game Production Areas and Walk-In Areas offer choice habitat for pheasants. Early in the season, pheasants are scattered in small flocks, but winter’s fury pushes birds into heavy cover and concentrates them. Tree strips, cattail sloughs and dense weed patches hold pheasants this time of year. Search for small, out-ofthe-way pockets that may have escaped the hunting pressure of large groups. Small sloughs, plum thickets or even fence line vegetation hold pheasants. Prepare for weather. Fall weather conditions range from 70 degrees to snow and below-zero wind chills.

East River Deer

Traditional Season: Firearm, mid-late Nov. thru early Dec. Archery, late Sept. thru mid-Jan. 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 Sept. to Dec. 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: Sept. to Dec. Range and Habitat: The Missouri River corridor is the main route for more than 400,000 migrating Canada geese, and eastern South Dakota attracts 350,000 snow- and blue-geese migrants.

Prairie Turkey

Traditional Season: Spring firearm and archery, mid-April to midMay. Fall prairie turkey, early Oct. through Jan. 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 further 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.

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Hunting License Fees

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

License agents may charge a fee to issue any of the licenses listed above. Refer to the SD Hunting Handbook for complete list of licenses, fees & regulations.

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

Hunting Guide s/ Outfitters Cogan House & Dakota Custom Hunt Office: 31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, SD 57063 Located on Missouri River and Lewis & Clark Trail. Professional guides or unguided hunts for pheasant, ducks, geese, archery deer or turkey. Fishing-boat launch 1/4 mile away. Cogan B&B - rent for your hunt or a peaceful getaway. Complete kitchen, satellite TV, ample parking. 6 miles east of Springfield, SD. Email: mccanns@TheCoganHouse.com 605-464-1046 • www.TheCoganHouse.com

Mike Kuchera’ s South Dakota Guide Service, Inc. Office: 135 E. 2nd Ave., PO Box 10, Mitchell, SD 57301 Premiere complete guided hunting packages for ringneck pheasants on the farms of southeastern South Dakota. With deluxe accommodations based out of Mitchell. A Tradition of Excellence since 1972! Also offer separate sharp-tail grouse and prairie chicken hunts and European driven pheasant hunts. 605-996-1120 • www.sdpheasants.com

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Best Western U-Bar Motel, 130 Ash St, 605-296-3466, 800-566-8227

ELK POINT

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

DAKOTA DUNES

Country Inn & Suites, 151 Tower Rd, 605-232-3500, 800-456-4000

FREEMAN

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

MITCHELL

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

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

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Clubhouse Hotel & Suites, 2320 S Louise Ave., 605-361-8700, 866-534-8700

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Days Inn Empire, 3401 Gateway Blvd, 605-361-9240, 800-DAYS INN

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

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

Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 4501 W Empire Place, 605-361-2211, 800-228-2800 Guest House Inn & Suites, 3101 W Russell St, 605-338-6242, 800-214-8378

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

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

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2501 S Shirley Ave, 605-361-0122 Holiday Inn Express & Suites SW, 3821 W Avera Drive, 605-275-4155

Homewood Suites by Hilton, 3620 W Avera Dr, 605-338-8585, 800-CallHome LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 4521 W. 41st St., 605-275-4555

My Place Extended Stay, 3005 S Carolyn Ave, 605-271-9988, 855-200-5685 Quality Inn & Suites, 5410 N Granite Lane, 605-336-1900

Red Roof Inn, 3500 S Gateway Blvd, 605-361-1864, 800-733-7663

Residence Inn by Marriott, 4509 W Empire Place, 605-361-2202, 800-331-3131

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

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Thunderbird Lodge, 1601 S Burr St, 605-996-6645, 800-996-2810

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

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

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

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

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Comfort Inn, 1105 N Splitrock Blvd, 605-582-5777, 800-4CHOICE

North Vue Motel, 509 Poplar St, 605-286-3202

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Lewis & Clark Resort Lodge & Cabins, Lewis & Clark Lake, 605-665-2680

Country Cottage Hideaway, 28936 433rd Ave, 605-387-5256, 605-660-1410

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

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

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

Humphrey’s Bed & Breakfast, 3901 S Hawthorne, 605-338-9310

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

SPRINGFIELD

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

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

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

YANKTON

Swimming Pool

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

VERMILLION

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Staybridge Suites, 2505 S Carolyn Ave, 605-361-2298, 800-225-1237 Super 8 Motel, 2616 E 10th, 605-338-8881

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Simply South Dakota NATURAL BEAUTY • HOMESPUN CHARM • RURAL & NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE ETHNIC FESTIVALS • COMMUNITY EVENTS • FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

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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

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

SIOUX QUARTZITE OUTCROP TRAIL

Discover the area's most unique and spectacular geological feature - ancient metamorphic Sioux Quartzite rock exposures. The Outcrop Trail loops from Sioux Falls, SD to the Pipestone National Monument in MN. The trail is a stimulating lesson in geology, Native American history and culture, natural prairie life and the quarry industry. Siouxquartzite.com

SOUTH DAKOTA WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION

Wine makers who embrace the “Spirit of South Dakota,” making distinctive red and white grape varietals, fruit wines made from locally produced fruit, mead wine made with clover honey, and some vegetable wines that are unique to South Dakota. 1-888-353-7382

ARMOUR

Visitor Information

ARMOUR COMMUNITY CLUB

PO Box 596, Armour, SD 57313, www.armoursd.com Located between Highway 44 and Highway 18 on Highway 281 in southeastern SD. We offer food, gas, camping, The Lions Park, Veterans’ Memorial, community run Lorain Theatre, churches, swimming, lawnmower racing, hospital/clinic. Prairie Festival in August. A great place to work and play.

Downtown Sioux Falls

Things to See & Do

SOUTH DAKOTA PHEASANT ACRES

28146 382nd Ave., Armour SD 57313, sdpheasantacres.com (605) 850-3000, (605) 337-3660, email: marty@sdpheasantacres.com We offer the finest hunting of Ring-Neck Pheasants in one of South Dakota’s oldest preserves. Our 3,500 restored acres includes native grasses, tree strips, food plots, wetlands and abundant game. We don’t harvest any crops, everything we plant is “for the birds.”

AVON

Visitor Information

AVON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Box 97, Avon, SD 57315, (605) 286-3213, www.avonsd.com Within 20 minutes of the Standing Bear Bridge over the scenic Missouri River. Enjoy one of three golf courses within 30 miles. Take in Avon’s friendly town of 500+, swimming pool, park with RV hookups, and bustling Main Street in the heart of pheasant country. Birthplace of Senator George McGovern.

Accommodations NORTH VUE MOTEL

W. Hwy. 50, Avon, SD 57315, (605) 286-3202 email: northvuemotel@goldenwest.net Ten comfortable rooms, four queen and six with two beds. Coffee, microwave, refrigerator, cable, phone, alarm clocks, Wi-Fi, and laundry. Quick Stop across street with food. RV hook-ups available. Hosts Dale & Shonni will make your stay comfortable and satisfying. Hunters haven on Lewis & Clark Trail.

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 a beginner.

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BERESFORD

BROOKINGS

BERESFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BROOKINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Visitor Information

P.O. Box 167, Beresford, SD 57004, (605) 763-2021 email:Beresfordchamber@live.com Chamber Events: Beresford Wheels and Squeals June 11-13, 2015 - food, car show, bands, carnival. Light up Beresford - Friday after Thanksgiving in November. Membership Mixers, Ribbon Cuttings, Cracker Barrel Sessions. Chamber Bucks used like cash by community members.

BRANDON

Visitor Information

414 Main Avenue - Brookings, SD 57006 (605) 692-6125, www.brookingsSD.com Located on I-29. Home to South Dakota State University, the largest in SD. State of the art facilities including the Children's Museum of SD, Swiftel Events Center, Larson Ice Center, Fishback Soccer Complex, SD Art Museum, SD Ag Heritage Museum, and McCrory Gardens Education & Visitors Center. Great ★ Service

Things to See & Do

Visitor Information

BRANDON VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 182, 109 N. Pipestone Ave. Brandon, SD 57005, (605) 582-7400 www.brandonvalleychamber.com, email: brancofc@alliancecom.net Exciting outdoor activities, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, American Indian Burial Ground, two state parks, lookout tower, Hometown Days Festival & much more! Your first stop for food, gas, camping, pharmacy, car repairs, hotels and other travel necessities.

Accommodations COMFORT INN

1105 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005, (605) 582-5777 or 1-800-4CHOICE www.comfortinn.com/hotel/sd065, email: gm.sd065@choicehotels.com Your first stop in South Dakota! Comfort “your morning” Breakfast. Business center, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and coffee and cookie reception every night! Great dining right next to hotel and conveniently located right off Interstate 90 at Exit 406.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES/WATERPARK

1103 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD, (605) 582-2901, www.brandon-express.com Upscale hotel with a great waterpark! Five miles east of Sioux Falls at exit 406 on I-90. We offer a 210 foot raft slide for the big kids and a great splash pool and play area for the little ones. Enjoy our free breakfast and our weeknight guest reception. Full service restaurant next door.

Dining

TAILGATOR’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

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

Shopping

WILDE PRAIRIE WINERY

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 dandelions. Winery and vineyard are on our farm just north of I-90 west of Hwy 11. Thurs.-Mon. May 1st to Nov 30th.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Brookings, (605) 692-6700, www.prairieplay.org Build. Dance. Climb. Sing. Paint. Play. Learn. Discover. Imagine! Fun and lasting memories await your family. Cruise down KidStreet to tune up a car, brew espresso, 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.

SOUTH DAKOTA ART MUSEUM

Medary Ave. at Harvey Dunn St. (SDSU), Brookings, SD 57007 (605) 688-5423 or 866-805-7590, www.southdakotaartmuseum.com Explore the state’s artistic gem! Galleries feature Native American art, Harvey Dunn, Marghab Linens and a dynamic exhibit schedule of regional and national artists. Exceptional museum store. FREE admission! Great ★ Service

CANISTOTA

Accommodations BEST WESTERN U-BAR MOTEL

130 Ash St., Canistota, SD 57021 (605) 296-3466, Reservations 1-800-566-8227 5 miles south of I-90, Exit 368. Quiet park-like setting, flat screen TVs, guest laundry, free continental breakfast, non-smoking rooms, king, queen, queen queen and extra long beds, wheelchair accessible rooms, kitchenettes. 3 1/2 blocks south of Ortman Chiropractic Clinic.

CANTON

Visitor Information CANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

600 W. 5th Street, Canton, SD 57013 (605) 764-7864 or 1-866-445-9603, www.cantonsd.org 6 miles north of Newton Hills State Park. Canton offers a step back in time. Turn of the century Courthouse, antique shopping, historical homes tour, newly renovated Train Depot Museum, and business district with old-fashioned customer service and friendliness are worth the trip.

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CUSTER

NEWTON HILLS STATE PARK

BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE IN CUSTER STATE PARK

Campgrounds

28767 482nd Ave., Canton, SD 57103, (605) 987-2263 www.gfp.sd.gov/state-parks, email: newtonhills@state.sd.us Newton Hills State Park covers nearly 1200 acres in the deep forest covered hills near Canton, SD. The park offers camping, picnicking, lodging, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and swimming. 6 miles of trails for horseback riding and mountain biking. 7 miles of hiking trails. Great ★ Service

CENTERVILLE

Visitor Information

CENTERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

CHAMBERLAIN-OACOMA Visitor Information

CHAMBERLAIN-OACOMA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

115 W. Lawler, Chamberlain, SD 57325, (605) 234-4416 www.chamberlainsd.org, email: chamber@chamberlainsd.org Your first stop in planning your fishing, hunting, family or Lewis & Clark vacation on the Missouri River at Chamberlain/Oacoma in south central South Dakota.

Things to See & Do

24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer, SD 57730 Amazing professional theatre in beautiful Custer State Park, June-Aug. Casual atmosphere, airconditioned theater in the heart of the Park. Concessions and lovely picnic grounds. Performances Tues-Sat 7:30pm, Sat/Sun matinee 2pm. Tickets: (605) 255-4141, (855) 584-4141, www.blackhillsplayhouse.com, contact@blackhillsplayhouse.com. Reservations recommended.

DAKOTA DUNES Accommodations

COUNTRY INN & SUITES

151 Tower Rd., Box 410, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049, (605) 232-3500, 1-800-456-4000 www.countryinns.com/dakotadunessd, email: cx_nscs@countryinns.com I-29 exit 1, 5 min. from downtown Sioux City, IA. 69 rooms including suites. Free continental breakfast, weekday newspaper & local phone calls. Indoor pool/whirlpool, meeting room, internet, guest laundry. Attached to Graham’s Grill & Pub. Tyson Event Center minutes away. Great ★ Service

DE SMET

Things to See & Do

DE SMET - LAURA INGALLS WILDER’S "LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE"

1-866-528-7273, www.desmetsd.com, Pioneering heritage at its best! Feel the famous “Little House” stories, written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, come to life on her Dakota Prairie. The Memorial Society, Pageant Association, and Ingalls Homestead all relate Laura’s story. DeSmet boasts shopping, B&Bs, motels and restaurants.

INGALLS HOMESTEAD - LAURA’S LIVING PRAIRIE

20812 Homestead Road, DeSmet, SD 57231, 1-800-776-3594 www.ingallshomestead.com, email: mail@ingallshomestead.com Interactive pioneer heritage museum on the land Laura Ingalls Wilder’s family homesteaded. Covered wagon rides, 1880s school session, pioneer activities. Camping available. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. Call for spring and autumn hours.

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DELL RAPIDS

Visitor Information CITY OF DELL RAPIDS

P.O. Box 10, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, (605) 428-3595, www.cityofdellrapids.org Known for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dells,â&#x20AC;? scenic rose quartzite rock formations. Distinctive architecture from the 1880s through the 1930s. Dell Rapidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Historic Business District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Camping and lodging facilities available.

DELMONT

Visitor Information

DELMONT DEVELOPMENT CORP.

(605) 779-2621, www.delmontsd.org Visit hometown Delmont, 35 miles south of Mitchell off I-90 exit 325. Offers food, gas, lodging, camping, 9-hole golf, parks, baseball, Pumphouse Museum, Onion House, Firemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial, churches, hunting, fishing. Housing lots available. Home of Bluebird Locker, Kuchen Festival, Old Time Harvest Festival, Firemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sausage Supper.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF DELMONT KUCHEN FESTIVAL

P.O. Box 213, Delmont, SD 57330, (605) 779-2211, www.delmontsd.org The 19th Annual Kuchen Festival will be on Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 12th & 13th, 2015. Activities include kuchen, lunch serving Bluebird Locker Brats, craft booths, a quilt and fabric show, art show, downtown parade and more.

ELK POINT

Visitor Information ELK POINT CHAMBER

P.O. Box 872, Elk Point, SD 57025, (605) 356-2043, www.elkpoint.org Located in the southeast corner of South Dakota. Enjoy the city park, nine-hole golf course, Union County Museum. Camping hook-ups in the park, one motel, restaurants and gas stations. Explore the history of Elk Point.

UNION COUNTY COMMISSION

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

Accommodations HOMETOWNE INN

909 W. Main St., I-29 Exit 18, Elk Point, SD 57025 (605) 356-2667, www.hometowneinn.com, email: hometowninn@iw.net 18 units with a hometown atmosphere. Reasonable rates, Cable TV, pets, truck/RV parking, cafĂŠ/lounge next door. Located along the historic Lewis & Clark Trail. Golf course, walking trails nearby. 60 minutes from Sioux Falls, 20 minutes from Sioux City, IA.

Campgrounds

ELK POINT CITY PARK CAMPGROUND

P.O. Box 280, Elk Point, SD 57025, (605) 356-2141, www.elkpoint.org, email: dnelsen@iw.net I-29/Exit 18, 1 mile east and 2 blocks south on Harrison. Lewis & Clark Wayside Exhibit at Park. 23 electrical sites, beautiful landscaped park, firepits, picnic tables, shelters, volleyball court, ball diamonds, park equipment, bathhouse. May 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Oct. 1.

Dining & Shopping

EDGARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FASHIONED SODA FOUNTAIN

107 E. Main, Elk Point, SD 57025, (605) 356-3336 www.edgarssoda.com, email: edgars@sd.cybernex.net Located in Pioneer Drug, 1 mile east of I-29 exit 15 or 18 on the business loop. Authentic old-fashioned soda fountain and gift shop. Delicious old-fashioned sodas, floats and ice cream treats.

EMERY

Visitor Information CITY OF EMERY

560 South Dakota Hwy 262, Emery, SD 57332, (605) 449-4455 www.cityofemerysd.com, email: emerycity@triotel.net Located 4 miles off Interstate 90 between Mitchell and Sioux Falls. Camping, swimming, sand volleyball, city parks.

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FLANDREAU

Visitor Information

FLANDREAU DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

1005 W. Elm Ave., Flandreau, SD 57028-1404 (605) 997-2492, www.cityofflandreau.com Visit Flandreau, walk our streets and enjoy a friendly, “hometown” environment. Flandreau is a small town with a vision of the future. We invite you to be a part of it. For more information, please contact the Flandreau Development Corporation.

Things to See & Do ROYAL RIVER CASINO

607 S. Veterans St., Flandreau SD 57028, 1-877-912-LUCK, www.royalrivercasino.com Exit 114 off I-29 Flandreau, SD. South Dakota’s premier entertainment destination! The casino offers Las Vegas-style slot machines, live entertainment, live blackjack, live poker and a roulette machine! Our restaurant features fine dining and an award-winning buffet. Hotel rates available online.

FREEMAN

Visitor Information CITY OF FREEMAN

P.O. Box 43, Freeman, SD 57029 1-888-595-9755, www.freemaninfo.com Located on US Hwy 81, 23 miles south of I-90 and 35 miles west of I-29. Preserving a rich German heritage. Schmeckfest in Spring, Heritage Hall Museum, Prairie Arboretum, golf, camping, parks, swimming, ethnic foods, unique shopping.

Accommodations & Shopping FENSEL’S MOTEL & GIFT SHOP

500 N. US Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-4204 Located on Hwy. 81 in Freeman. Relax in a motel with clean and cozy rooms, cable TV and reasonable rates. One of the largest gift shops in Southeast South Dakota, specializing in decorative and floral accents for your home. Plug-ins for campers.

FREEMAN COUNTRY INN

1019 S. Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-4888 Located on Hwy 81, 34 miles North of Yankton. 27 rooms including 2 suites. Complimentary toast and coffee/juice bar, large vehicle parking. Pets welcome. Restaurant and Lounge next door.

Things to See & Do HERITAGE HALL MUSEUM

748 South Main, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-7545 or 888-595-9755 www.heritagehallmuseum.com, email: museum@freemaninfo.com Pioneer tools, machinery, autos, motorcycles, 1927 airplane, large wildlife display, toys, buildings, much more! Admission $3-$5, Tues.-Sat., 11am-4:30pm, Sun. 1pm-4:30pm. Memorial Day to Labor Day or by appointment.

PRAIRIE ARBORETUM

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

SCHMECKFEST

Box S, Freeman, SD 57029 (605) 925-4542, www.schmeckfest.com Schmeckfest, an annual festival of tasting and heritage, features a German family-style meal, and an acclaimed musical theatre production. Traditional foods and handicrafts are demonstrated and sold. March 20-21, 27 and 28, 2015, April 15-16 and 22-23, 2016.

THE VINTAGE VAULT

394 S. Main, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-4200 www.vintagevaultonmain.com, info@vintagevaultonmain.com Located in the historic First National Bank building, 1906. Fabulous destination shopping: emporium of gifts, hand-made arts and crafts, confections, vintage inspired décor. Express your style of today with the flair of the past. Tues.-Fri. 9:00am-5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am-2:30pm.

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GARRETSON

HARTFORD

PALISADES STATE PARK

CITY OF HARTFORD

Visitor Information

Campgrounds

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

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 family attraction to explore natural beauty featuring red quartzite formations bordering Split Rock River. Legends of outlaws Jesse & Frank James. Hiking trails, geology, history, picnicking and camping. Nature at its finest – just 20 minutes northeast of Sioux Falls.

TUCKER’S WALK VINEYARD

48332 254th Street, Garretson, SD 57030, (605) 594-6287, www.tuckerswalk.com Tucker’s Walk Vineyard is named for Tucker, a very special Afghan Hound. On daily walks to every corner of the farm, Tucker taught us to enjoy sitting and looking. Beginning 2007, we planted our first acre of cold hardy grapes, including Marquette and Brianna. Commercial winery operations began in 2010.

125 N. Main Ave., Hartford, SD 57033 (605) 528-6187, www.hartfordsd.us, email: cityhall@hartfordsd.us Stop at Hartford. Take Exit 387 on I-90. Play or relax at our city park, swim at the pool, play 18 holes of golf, visit the Veteran’s Memorial, enjoy our restaurants, gas, food and hotel. Call for more information on the Hartford area.

HOWARD

Things to See & Do

UGUIDE SOUTH DAKOTA PHEASANT HUNTING

Self-Guided, Private-Exclusive, Fair Chase Pheasant Hunting Experiences. UGUIDE offers private exclusive fair chase land and lodging pheasant hunting destinations at multiple locations in the best counties of South Dakota. GOOGLE “UGUIDE Pheasant Hunting” for availability, rates, property details, discounts and reservations.

HURON

Visitor Information

SPLASH CENTRAL WATERPARK

HARRISBURG

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

HEARTLAND COUNTRY CORN MAZE

Dining & Campgrounds

IRENE

Things to See & Do

www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com, (605) 743-5984 2 1/2 mi. E. of Harrisburg, south 1 1/2 mi. on Hwy 11. Navigate through this 11 acre corn maze in a new design for 2015, with maze map and questions, find checkpoints containing answers. Find hidden checkpoint for free treat. Bring flashlights for after dark fun. Concessions, restrooms. Hours: Aug. 7th–Oct. 25th, Fri. 5-9, Sat 12-9, Sun. 12-5.

MAYFIELD BAR, GRILL & CAMPING

44398 SD Hwy 46, Irene, SD 57037, 605-263-3490, www.facebook.com/MayfieldBar Just 8 miles west of Irene. Full service restaurant and bar. 1st Saturday – Prime Rib. 12 Campsites with electricity. Center of the waterfowl flyway with many Federal, State, & Public hunting areas nearby.

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 19th-21st, 2015

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 and Tucker’s Walk Vineyard & Winery • New Tasting Room in 2015 • 605-594-6287

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

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LENNOX

Things to See & Do

HISTORIC PRAIRIE VILLAGE

Accommodations

STEEVER HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST

46850 276th St., Lennox, SD (605) 647-5055, email: info@steeverhouse.com, www.steeverhouse.com 1910 Victorian, peaceful rural setting. 10 miles south of Sioux Falls, I-29 exit 68, 2 mi. west. Three queen rooms w/private baths, TVs; King suite, private bath, whirlpool, fireplace, TV. Full breakfast included. Free WIFI. $95-165.

MADISON

Visitor Information MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

315 S. Egan, Madison, SD 57042, (605) 256-2454 www.chamberofmadisonsd.com, email: director@chamberofmadisonsd.com Located on SD Hwy. 34, less than an hour from Sioux Falls, nestled between Lake Herman and Lake Madison. Camping, fishing, golfing, hunting & snowmobiling available in season. A variety of lodging and dining options. Call to request free brochures. Great ★ Service

LAKE AREA IMPROVEMENT CORP.

www.madisonworks.com, Economic Development Office (605) 256-0797 Nestled between two lakes, Madison holds a rich history and possesses a progressive spirit. Thriving schools, world-class outdoor recreational activities, a reputable healthcare system, business expansion opportunities, new business development and affordable housing opportunities makes Madison the place to ‘Discover the Unexpected’.

Dining

DAIRY QUEEN

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

P.O. Box 256, Madison, SD 57042, 1-800-693-3644, www.prairievillage.org 40 restored buildings, Saturday train rides at 2:00 pm, daily carousel rides, chapel car “Emmanuel”, 52nd Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree August 22-24. Special events throughout summer. Open Mother’s Day - Labor Day. 234 camp sites - electricity, 2 shower houses. Accommodations for weddings, reunions, business picnics.

MADISON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

45152 233rd Street, Madison, SD 57042 (605) 999-0364, www.madisongolfsd.com 18-hole well-kept and challenging golf course west of Madison with 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 for a par 71.

SMITH-ZIMMERMANN HERITAGE MUSEUM

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

Services

DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

820 N. Washington Ave., Madison, SD 57042, 1-888-378-9988, www.dsu.edu Dakota State University is South Dakota’s premiere technology university with degrees in business, information systems, arts, sciences and education. Our students, graduate with the ability to not only be experts in their field of study, but with ample technology skills as well.

MARION

Visitor Information CITY OF MARION

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

Located on SD HWY 34, Madison is nestled between Lake Herman and Lake Madison. Less than an hour from Sioux Falls, Madison offers a slow pace, a friendly welcome and an abundant natural beauty. • Two State Parks & Recreation Areas • Two Golf Courses • Camping

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Water Sports on Five Area Lakes Fishing & Hunting John Green Art Studio National Chain Motels • Great Dining Options • 4.2 Mile Recreation Trail • Rustic Resort Cabins

• Boutique Shopping • Dakota State University • Smith-Zimmermann Heritage Museum • Aquatic Center • Prairie Village Living Museum • Steam Threshing Jamboree at Prairie Village each August

Call us or visit our website for more information or for free brochures! (605) 256-2454 - www.chamberofmadisonsd.com Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce 315 S. Egan Ave., Madison, SD 57042 Email: office@chamberof madisonsd.com

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MENNO

Visitor Information

MENNO AREA DEVELOPMENT

P.O. Box 432, Menno, SD 57045 phone/fax: (605) 387-2427, www.mennosd.org, email: menocity@gwtc.net Located 8 miles west of US 81-18 junction. Friendly, small town. Annual Events: July 4th Celebration - road races, parade, ball game & fireworks; Car Show; Power Show - bigger every year. Menno Museum. Camp-fish Lake Menno. Camp - City Park, Rooms - T&C Lodging.

Accommodations

COUNTRY COTTAGE HIDEAWAY

28936 433 Ave., Menno, SD (605) 387-5256 or (605) 660-1410, www.countrycottagehideaway.com Located at 43250 Stone Church Road. Need a place to get away where it’s quiet and relaxing? Rent a furnished home tucked among trees in the country south of Menno, SD near the James River. Completely furnished, 5 bedrooms, do your own cooking. Open year round.

MITCHELL

Visitor Information

MITCHELL, SD: Palace, Prairie, Possibilities!

Come for the Corn Palace, stay for the hospitality. Or the museums. Or the shopping. Or the restaurants. Or the historic downtown. Or the antiques. Or the camping. Or the rodeo. Or the dog park, bike trails, and Lake Mitchell… You’re finally ‘ear! Located on I-90, Exits 332 and 330. cvb@visitmitchell.com – 866.273.CORN (2676) – VisitMitchell.com. Great ★ Service

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 Enjoy 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. Adjacent restaurants - Ruby Tuesdays, Blarney Pub & Grill.

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DAYS INN

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

HAMPTON INN OF MITCHELL

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

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

810 E. Spruce, (605) 292-9292 www.hiexpress.com/mitchellsd, email: mitchellholidayinnexpress@yahoo.com All rooms have complimentary hardwire and wireless internet access, 42 inch LCD TV’s, HBO and in-room coffee. Suites also have sofa sleeper, mini refrigerator and microwave. Complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar. Pool with 130 foot water slide!

THUNDERBIRD LODGE

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

Campgrounds MITCHELL KOA

41255 SD Hwy 38, Mitchell, SD 57301, (605) 996-1131, email: camp@mitchellkoa.com Exit 335 off of I-90. Open May 1 through October 31, 2015. Camping cabins, pull thru sites, 50 amp, pool in season. Online reservations at www.koa.com.

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Dining

CULVER’S FROZEN CUSTARD

1015 Cabela Drive, Mitchell, SD 57301, (605) 995-5868, Fax: (605) 995-5921 Adjacent to Cabela’s and Kelly Inn. Featuring famous frozen custard and butter burgers. Sit down family dining.

Things to See & Do CORN PALACE

866-273-CORN (2676), 604 N. Main St., Mitchell SD 57301 www.cornpalace.com, www.visitmitchell.com, email: cvb@visitmitchell.com The newly renovated Corn Palace features light-up domes, Oscar Howe showcase, agricultural exhibits. Free admission! Gift shops! 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Memorial Day–Labor Day (free tours and video); 8 a.m.–5 p.m., April-May & Sept.–Nov; 8 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays, Dec.–March.

CORN PALACE FESTIVAL

612 N. Main St., Mitchell SD 57301, 800-289-7469 www.cornpalace.com, email: cornpalace@cornpalace.com - One of South Dakota’s longest running annual events, celebrating the redecoration of the Corn Palace, the festival features family entertainment, carnival rides, open class exhibits, food & specialty vendors, indoor concerts with national entertainment and free stage entertainment. August 26-30, 2015.

CORN PALACE STAMPEDE RODEO

P.O. Box 177, Mitchell, SD 57301, (605) 770-4919, www.cornpalacestampede.com Annual PRCA Rodeo – July 16-19, 2015, 8 p.m. rodeo start. Parade – Saturday 10:30 a.m. Chili cook-off Sunday. Featuring professional cowboys from throughout the US. Member of Badlands circuit. Stock provided by Sutton Rodeo, Inc. Order tickets online.

DAKOTA DISCOVERY MUSEUM

1300 McGovern Avenue, Mitchell, SD, on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University (605) 996-2122, www.dakotadiscovery.com, email: info@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 Premiere complete guided hunting packages for ringneck pheasants on farms of southeastern SD. Deluxe accommodations based out of Mitchell. A Tradition of Excellence since 1972! Also: sharp-tail grouse and prairie chicken hunts and driven Scotland pheasant hunts and tours.

MITCHELL PREHISTORIC INDIAN VILLAGE

3200 Indian Village Road, Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996-5473, www.mitchellindianvillage.org Go back in time in a 1,000 year old Indian Village, South Dakota's only active archaeological site open to the public. Interactive, fun and educational for adults and children alike! Children can dig for a free arrowhead at our "Kid's Dig"! Archeology Awareness Days July 11-12, 2015.

119 W 3rd Ave, P.O. Box 263, Mitchell, SD 57301, (605) 996-3209 www.mitchellcarnegie.com, email: pam@mitchellcarnegie.com On the National Register of Historic Places, this 1903 former Carnegie Library houses an extensive collection of print and photographic items about the history of the area as well as a special collection of Corn Palace memorabilia and genealogical data.

Services

JACK’S CAMPERS

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

MONTROSE

Things to See & Do

PORTER SCULPTURE PARK

P.O. Box 127, St. Lawrence, SD 57373, I-90 Exit 374 (Montrose exit) www.portersculpturepark.com Porter Sculpture Park has over 40 sculptures displayed on a natural prairie setting. Sculptures range from funny to serious in nature. The largest sculpture is 60 feet tall and weighs 25 tons. Fun for the entire family. Kids free. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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 the Big Sioux and Missouri River meet at N. Sioux City. On I-29. Near McCook Lake for boating/fishing and Adams Nature Area just two miles north. 4 motels, 6 churches and video lottery in town.

Accommodations RED CARPET INN

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

Campgrounds

SIOUX CITY NORTH KOA

675 Streeter Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 1-800-562-5439, (605) 232-4519, www.koa.com, email: contact@SiouxCityKOA.com I-29 exit 2 or 4. Level shaded pull-thrus, 50 amp, cable TV, bikes, Jumping Pillow, mini-golf, heated pool, kabins and lodges.

PORTER SCULPTURE PARK On Interstate 90 At Exit 374

KIDS FREE • 60 foot tall Bull’s Head, plus dozens more sculptures the entire family will enjoy • Open Memorial Day to Labor Day

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

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

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On behalf of the residents of North Sioux City, South Dakota, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to invite you to visit our unique community. With a population of approximately 2,500 residents, North Sioux City is a community that honors tradition, family and the values that tie us closer together. In addition to being home to the 1500-acre Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve, North Sioux City has five community parks, over six miles of walking and biking trails and some of the most tranquil scenery in the region. Two large rivers and several lakes are also nearby for an endless variety of fishing, boating and camping adventures. By being part of a larger metro area, North Sioux City offers a wide variety of amenities, shopping, and entertainment opportunities including the Orpheum Theatre, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Park, and Tyson Events Center. In North Sioux City, there's always something new to see and do!

Sincerely, North Sioux City Council 504 River Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-4276 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax (605) 232-0506 www.northsiouxcity-sd.gov

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PLANKINTON

ADAMS HOMESTEAD & NATURE PRESERVE

PLANKINTON CITY COUNCIL

Things to See & Do

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

PARKER

Visitor Information TURNER COUNTY

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

PARKSTON

Visitor Information

PARKSTON COMMERCIAL CLUB

Parkston, SD 57366, (605) 928-3021, www.parkston.com Friendly Parkston…a great place to grow! 15 min. south of Mitchell off Interstate 90 exit 332. Restaurants, gas, lodging, camping, hospital/wellness, public pool with 2 new water slides, library, 9-hole golf course, parks, baseball, museums, Veterans Memorial, churches, hunting, fishing.

Accommodations DAKOTA HORIZINN

205 N. S.D. Hwy 37, Parkston, SD 57366 1-800-883-3021, (605) 928-3021, www.dakotahorizinn.com Clean and affordable rooms, smoke and pet free rooms, handicap rooms, pet rooms upon request, guest laundry, continental breakfast, pheasant cleaning station, campground with 50 amps available. Wireless internet. We sell hunting licenses. Steakhouse and Bar in walking distance.

Visitor Information

I-90 Exit 308, Plankinton, SD 57368, (605) 942-7767, www.plankinton.com Services: motels, campground, restaurants, grocery and 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, Lake Francis Case, and 3 state parks offering fishing, boating, hiking, camping, swimming, and more! Challenging golf course, historic theater and museum. Variety of dining and lodging options.

SALEM

Accommodations HOME MOTEL

361 S. Nebraska St., Salem, SD 57058 (605) 425-2828 www.home-motel.com, email: homemotel@triotel.net Located 3 miles north of I-90, exit 364 on Hwy 81. Comforts of home include clean rooms, close to restaurants, phones and cable TV, high speed internet, microwaves & refrigerators. Travelers, sportsmen and bikers are welcome.

Campgrounds

CAMP AMERICA CAMPGROUND

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

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SCOTLAND

BEST WESTERN EMPIRE TOWERS

SCOTLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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.

SIOUX FALLS

3200 W. Maple Street, Sioux Falls, SD, I-29 Exit 81, 605-336-0650 www.SiouxFalls.BWRamkota.com Splash-RAGEOUS Indoor WaterPark, Outdoor Pool, 228 rooms, Free WIFI, Rascals Kids’ Club, Maple Street Café Kids - 10 & under eat for 99 cents (with paying adult), Frankie’s Sports Bar & Grill, AAA, Pet Friendly. Great ★ Service

Visitor Information P.O. Box 283, Scotland, SD 57059, (605) 583-2330, www.scotlandsd.org Located 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.

BEST WESTERN PLUS SIOUX FALLS RAMKOTA HOTEL

CENTER INN

Visitor Information

SIOUX FALLS CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU

200 N. Phillips Ave., Ste. 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, (605) 275-6060, 1-800-333-2072 www.visitsiouxfalls.com/VisitorsGuide, Email: sfcvb@siouxfalls.com You deserve a trip to South Dakota’s largest city. New Entertainment and attractions, dynamic arts and culture and local cuisine offered year-round. Falls Park features a triple waterfall, visitor center, viewing tower, historic ruins and Overlook Café.

DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS INC.

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

Accommodations

AMERICINN MOTEL

3508 S. Gateway Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 361-3538 or 1-800-634-3444 I-29 Exit 77, go west 1 block to Perkins and turn left. Large Indoor Pool/Whirlpool, free AmericInn Perk Breakfast w/waffles, Free Wireless Internet, 32 in Flat Screen TV’s, 2 Room King Suites and Whirlpool suites.

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

CLUBHOUSE HOTEL & SUITES

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

COMFORT INN & SUITES

3721 W. Avera Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 275-9577, www.siouxfallscomfortinnandsuites.com Opened in April 2014. Our guests will enjoy spacious rooms featuring upgraded beds and bedding, microwaves, and refrigerators. Guests will also enjoy king wide suites, full hot breakfast, exercise room, meeting room, indoor pool and spa and guest laundry.

DAYS INN EMPIRE

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

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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.

GUEST HOUSE INN & SUITES

3101 West Russell, Sioux Falls, SD, (605) 338-6242, Toll-free reservations 1-877-713-8106 www.guesthouseintl.com/hotels/siouxfalls, email: hotel.email@guesthousesiouxfalls.com Located off I-29, exit 81. Free deluxe continental breakfast, high speed internet & local calls. Indoor swimming pool, Fitness Center, Business Center, in room fridge & microwave, variety of suites, king and double queen rooms. Adjacent restaurant. Handicap accessible. Great location.

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.

3821 Avera Dr., Sioux Falls , SD 57108, (605) 275-4155 email:fsdsf@midconetwork.com, www.hiexpress.com/siouxfallssw Conveniently located off 69th and Louise Avenue, our new hotel is the perfect place for your stay. Our hotel offers a large pool area with water features, hot breakfast with pancakes, guest laundry, an extended fitness facility, & state of the art business center.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

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

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON

HILTON GARDEN INN DOWNTOWN

3620 West Avera Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 338-8585 or 1-800-CallHome, www.homewoodsuites.com I-229 Louise Ave. exit. Near Empire Mall. 95 spacious, comfortable studio, 1&2 bedroom suites - separate living and sleeping areas. Whirlpool suites, fully equipped kitchens, hot breakfast buffet, guest laundry, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

HILTON GARDEN INN SOUTH

3901 S. Hawthorne, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 338-9310, email: ckhpf@msn.com Queen Anne Home, built in 1890 and on the Historic Register. Two rooms plus sitting room and full breakfast served.

201 E. 8th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, (605) 444-4700, www.siouxfallsdowntown.hgi.com Situated on the Big Sioux River in downtown Sioux Falls. Opened November 2013. Walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants, complimentary internet, microwave, fridge, Keurig coffee makers, 7,000 square feet of meeting space. 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. Great ★ Service

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 / Sioux Falls SW

HUMPHREY’S BED & BREAKFAST

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES

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

MY PLACE EXTENDED STAY

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

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QUALITY INN & SUITES

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

RED ROOF INN

3500 S. Gateway Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD (605) 361-1864, 1-800-733-7663 Located in the heart of Sioux Falls finest shopping & dining, 98 renovated rooms, free wireless internet, exercise room, guest laundry, free continental breakfast.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT

4509 W Empire Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 361-2202, www.marriott.com/fsdri Great location next to Texas Roadhouse and Empire Mall. Newly renovated featuring studio, one or two-bedroom two-bath suites some with fireplaces. Separate living and sleeping areas, kitchens, laundry, WI-FI, gym, pool/spa, breakfast buffet and evening social. Extended Stay Rates.

STAYBRIDGE SUITES

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

SUPER 8

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

SUPER 8

2616 E. 10th, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, (605) 338-8881, www.super8siouxfalls.com Located off I-229, Exit 6. Pride of Super 8. Indoor pool and jacuzzi, superstart breakfast, elevator, 40” TV’s with cable and HBO, ESPN, hairdryers, in-room coffeemakers. Rooms with high speed wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators, Jacuzzi suites. 10 minutes from Empire Mall, one mile from downtown.

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Campgrounds

SIOUX FALLS KOA

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

TOWER CAMPGROUNDS / West 12th Properties LLC

4501 W. 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (605) 332-1173 email: towercampground@gmail.com Great location! I-29 Exit 79. Newly remodeled with 99 sites. 30/50 full hookups, cable, WiFi, level sites, pull-thrus, playground, picnic tables, showers, laundry. Shade trees. Camper storage available. Grassy tent areas. Daily, weekly, monthly rates. Open year round.

YOGI BEAR CAMP RESORT

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

Things to See & Do

BAKKER CROSSING GOLF COURSE

47172 Clubhouse Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, (605) 368-9700, www.bakkercrossing.com email: bcgc@iw.net - Championship golf course with five sets of tees from 4604 to 6901 yards. Home of the US Amateur Qualifying. Driving range, practice facility, company outings.

CENTER FOR WESTERN STUDIES

2121 S. Summit Avenue, Augustana College, 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.

CLAY BIRD SHOTGUN SPORTS

26767 466th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, (605) 361-4303, www.claybirdshotgunsports.com South Dakota’s most unique clay target shooting range featuring trap, skeet, and sporting clays. Complete shooting facility for novice, intermediate, and expert levels. Clubhouse and gun rental available.

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SIOUX FALLS PARKS & RECREATION

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.

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GREAT BEAR RECREATION PARK

GREAT PLAINS ZOO & DELBRIDGE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

805 S. Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, (605) 367-7003 www.greatzoo.org The Great Plains Zoo features over 1,000 animals from around the world. The 45-acre park offers up-close views of animals often not found in larger zoos, including Snow Monkeys, Giraffes, and Rhinos. Great â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Service

GREATEST SHOW ON H2O

5500 N. Show Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57104, (605) 339-0911, www.CatfishBay.com The Greatest Show on H20 will amaze the whole family. Experience comedy, music, and thrilling stunts on water. Boats, water skiing, action & more. Fridays, 7pm Memorial Day to Labor Day. Purchase tickets online. Enter SDTVL for discounts.

OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM PETTIGREW HOME & MUSEUM

200 W. 6th Street /131 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 367-4210, www.Siouxlandmuseums.com, email: museum@minnehahacounty.org Experience history at the Old Courthouse Museum. Beautifully restored 1800s quartzite building, 3 floors of regional history exhibits. Elegant 1889 Queen Anne-style Pettigrew Home features exhibits of Sioux Falls in the late 1800s. Free admission & parking.

PRAIRIE BERRY EAST BANK

322 East 8th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, (605) 496-7175 info@prairieberryeastbank.com, Prairieberry.com/EastBank Prairie Berry East Bank is a fermentation bar, kitchen and marketplace in Downtown Sioux Falls where guests are welcomed to sip, savor, and enjoy all the flavors of Prairie Berry.

SERTOMA BUTTERFLY HOUSE & MARINE COVE

Located in Sertoma Park, Sioux Falls, SD, (605) 334-9466, www.SertomaButterflyHouse.org Enjoy over 800 free-flying butterflies from around the world in the tropical conservatory. View marine fishes and live coral exhibits in 13 aquariums, including a stingray touch pool and tide pool. Open year round. Admission required.

SIOUX FALLS FINEST PUBLIC COURSES

www.dakotagolf.com, golf@dakotagolf.com Elmwood - 2604 W. Russell (605) 367-7092, 18-hole Championship Course, Pro Shop, GPS on carts. Prairie Green - 600 E. 69th (605) 367-6076, 18-hole Championship Course, Pro Shop, GPS on carts. Kuehn Park - 2900 S. Kuehn Park Rd. (605) 362-2811, 30 par Executive Course. Call (605) 367-7092 ext. 112 for tee times more than 7 days in advance.

SIOUX FALLS JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL / JAZZFEST

Yankton Trail Park, Sioux Falls, SD, (605) 335-6101 www.jazzfestsiouxfalls.com, email: info@sfjb.org 24th Anniversary - July 16-18, 2015! FREE music on two stages. Jazz & blues music, food & art vendors, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area/activities, beer gardens, more! Past performers: Joe Walsh, Sheryl Crow, Robert Randolph, the Neville Brothers, Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr., Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Mule and more!

100 East Sixth Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 367-8222, www.SiouxFalls.org/Parks, email: parksandrec@siouxfalls.org In Sioux Falls, enjoy 75 parks, 6 major aquatic facilities along with numerous picnic shelters, athletic complexes and nearly 30 miles of Greenway Trail. Check out our parks calendar of events: www.Siouxfalls.org/Parks-calendar Wes Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Executive Director, (605) 373-2041 sfsportsauthority.org, email: whall@siouxfalls.com An independent sports commission whose mission is to recruit and attract international, national, regional, and state sporting and entertainment events, while adding to the economic impact and the international and national exposure for the greater Sioux Falls area.

STRAWBALE WINERY

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

THE OUTDOOR CAMPUS

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

THUNDER ROAD FAMILY FUN PARK

8th and Kiwanis, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, (605) 334-4181 www.thunderroad.info, email: sfalls@thunderroad.info Awesome go-karts and mini-golf. Also batting cages, rock climbing, Water Wars, Euro-Bungy and Laser Tag. Free King Kong Play Set and Human Foosball. Free Parking & Free Picnic area. No Admission. Call for group rates. Easy to find. Hard to leave.

WASHINGTON PAVILION OF ARTS & SCIENCE

11th & Main, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 367-6000 or 1-877-WashPav, www.washingtonpavilion.org Adventure awaits downtown Sioux Falls! 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 our free art galleries and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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! July 31 - August 9, 2015. Attend fun events year-round! Festivals, trade shows, livestock shows and more.

WILD WATER WEST WATERPARK

26767 466th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (605) 361-9313 www.wildwaterwest.com, email: info@wildwaterwest.com South Dakotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest waterpark! Your ticket to fun featuring unlimited access to wave pool, complete waterpark, go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, batting cages, and sand volleyball, all for one low ticket price. Cabana and pavilion rental. Kid tested, mother approved!

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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. Great ★ Service

THE EMPIRE MALL AND EMPIRE EAST

Exit 77, I-29 & 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, (605) 361-3301 www.shopempiremall.com - Visit the largest shopping complex between Minneapolis and Denver. Discover some of the area’s finest retailers, including Bare Minerals, Buckle, Coach, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Francesca’s, LOFT, Oakley and Sephora. Grab a bite to eat in our state of the art dining pavilion or catch a show at The District.

SPRINGFIELD

Visitor Information

SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

Accommodations

BROKEN WILLOW LODGE

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

THE COGAN HOUSE

31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, SD 57063 (605) 464-1046, www.TheCoganHouse.com, email: mccanns@TheCoganHouse.com This log cabin style lodge offers room for 12 with panoramic views of the Lewis and Clark Lake on the Missouri River. Welcoming hunters, couples, families, business travelers and history enthusiasts. Custom packages available for hunting, fishing, history tours and more.

Things to See & Do

DAKOTA CUSTOM HUNTS

31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, SD 57063, 6 miles east of Springfield. (605) 464-1046, www.TheCoganHouse.com, email: mccanns@TheCoganHouse.com On Missouri River and Lewis & Clark Trail. Professional guides for pheasant hunts & unguided for ducks, geese, archery deer, turkey. Fishing boat launch nearby. Cogan B&B - for hunt or getaway - complete kitchen, satellite TV, ample parking.

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TABOR

Visitor Information

TABOR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 21, Tabor, SD 57063, (605) 463-2478 www.taborsd.com, www.TABORCZECHDAYS.com, email: taborczechdays@yahoo.com Czech Days on June 18-21, 2015. Enjoy old European traditions including Czech foods, music, souvenirs, parades, entertainment, museums and folk dancing. The celebration keeps alive the central European heritage of the early founders of little South Dakota community.

TEA

Campgrounds

RED BARN RV PARK

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

TRENT

Visitor Information TOWN OF TRENT

P.O. Box 754, Trent, SD 57065, (605) 428-5472, www.siouxvalley.net/~kirkerdb I-29 N. of Sioux Falls, Exit 104, 5 miles east. Swim in our “Swimming Hole”. Lifeguards on duty, pontoon, playground & picnic shelter. Trent is the home of River of the double Bend Campground & Canoe Outfitters. Call for reservations, Dine at Steve’s Burger Bar.

TYNDALL

Visitor Information

BON HOMME COUNTY COMMISSION

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

TYNDALL CHAMBER

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

Accommodations

SHADY REST MOTEL

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

VALLEY SPRINGS Visitor Information

CITY OF VALLEY SPRINGS

P.O. Box 118, Valley Springs, SD 57068, (605) 757-6555, www.cityofvalleysprings.com Front Door to South Dakota. Quietly nestled just two miles south of I-90 in southeastern SD, yet within 15 minutes of Sioux Falls. Enjoy beautiful parks, shelter and ballfields. Annual Booster Days second weekend in July.

VERMILLION

CLAY COUNTY PARK

Vermillion Area Chamber & Development, 1-800-809-2071 4 miles SW of Vermillion off SD 50, on the last natural stretch of the Missouri River. 34 acres of beautiful wilderness with Missouri River access, 44 campsites, cabins, (electrical and tent), restrooms, showers, dump station, picnic shelters, playgrounds, boat ramp, fishing dock, & hiking trails.

NATIONAL MUSIC MUSEUM

VERMILLION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Corner of Clark & Yale Streets on USD Campus in Vermillion, SD (605) 677-5306, www.nmmusd.org, email: nmm@usd.edu The NMM houses 15,000+ instruments, from priceless Italian violins to celebrity guitars, from organs to harmonicas, from Les Paul to Sgt. Pepper, from Stradivari to Elvis. Free audio tours. Open all year. Check website for hours.

Accommodations

Downtown Vermillion, Exit 26 off I-29, west 6 mi on Hwy 50, (605) 624-5571, www.sdbbq.us 11th annual event September 11-12, 2015. KCBS sanctioned BBQ event with world-class competitors, People’s Choice Public BBQ Judging, Kids Zone, Food & Craft Vendors, Classic Car Show & Shine, Amateur BBQ competition, Motorcycle Fun Run, cooking demonstrations, Live Music, beverage garden, street dance.

Visitor Information

116 Market St., Vermillion, SD 57069, 1-800-809-2071 www.vermillioncvb.com, email: vcdc@vermillionchamber.com Home of the University of South Dakota & Dakota Dome, National Music Museum, Spirit Mound, W. H. Over Museum, Austin-Whittemore Museum, The Bluffs Golf Course. Clay County Park and city parks provide camping, fishing, hiking, biking, playgrounds, Missouri River access.

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 S.D. nearby.

Things to See & Do

RIBS, RODS & ROCK ‘N ROLL

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

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VALIANT VINEYARDS WINERY AT BUFFALO RUN RESORT

1500 W. Main, Vermillion, SD 57069, (605) 624-4500, www.valiantvineyards.us Visit South Dakota’s first winery & sample South Dakota wines. The beautiful resort offers guests a spectacular view, wine tasting, and elegant bed & breakfast and a Dakota made gift shop. Great Dakota Wine Fest last Weekend in August.

W. H. OVER MUSEUM

1110 University Street, Vermillion, SD 57069, (605) 677-5228 1 Blk. E. of Dakota Dome. Natural and cultural history of the region. See how early people hunted, gathered & farmed. Sioux & pioneer artifacts, historic photographs, plants, animals, rocks and minerals of South Dakota prairie. Gift Shop, Contemporary Changing Gallery.

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ing and camping. Wagner is just 10 miles from the Yankton Sioux Fort Randall Casino. Wagner has the amenities of a larger city, but the "small-town feel".

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SOUTH DAKOTA BIRDING FESTIVAL

Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge and surrounding area (605) 487-7603, www.southeastsouthdakota.com - May 1-3, 2015. This area is on the Central and Mississippi migratory flyways. A festival for novice and experienced birders: bird banding, identification, guided field trips, experts, speakers, and children's activities.

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

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SCHADÉ VINEYARD & WINERY

21095 463rd Ave., Volga, SD 57071, (605) 627-5545 www.schadevineyard.com, email: info@schadevineyard.com 1 mile west on Hwy 14. Enjoy the tranquil experience of Schadé Vineyard and Winery. Owners Jim & Nancy Schade produce wine made from South Dakota grown products. Complimentary tasting. Open Tues-Fri 1-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

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WAGNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

60 Main Ave SE, Wagner, SD 57380, (605) 384-3741, www.cityofwagner.org Wagner is located 12 miles from the Missouri River which offers great fishing, hunting, boat-

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P.O. Box 132 Wessington Springs, SD 57382, (605) 539-1929 www.wessingtonsprings.com, email: wsprings@venturecomm.net Rich history. Nature trails. Shakespeare Garden & Anne Hathaway Cottage, Jerauld County Heritage Museums, historic 1905 Opera House. Events: Enjoy “Music in the Garden” Thurs evenings June-August, Foothills Rodeo - May, and Classic Car & Antique Tractor Show - August.

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YANKTON CHAMBER AND VISITORS CENTER

803 E. 4th St. Yankton, SD 57078, 1-800-888-1460 www.visityanktonsd.com; email: visityankton@yanktonsd.com Along the Missouri River and Lewis and Clark Lake with 16 campgrounds and 13 lodging accommodations. Foot and bicycle traffic will enjoy the historic, 3,000-foot double-deck, Meridian Bridge, it connects with 30 miles of trails.

Accommodations

BEST WESTERN KELLY INN AND CONVENTION CENTER

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

YANKTON CONTINUES HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

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

LEWIS & CLARK RESORT

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

Campgrounds

LEWIS & CLARK RECREATION AREA

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

Dining

JODEAN’S STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE

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

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BASH TO THE COLONIES SAILBOAT REGATTA

www.bashtothecolonies.com 9th Annual - benefiting Special Olympics of South Dakota. Held August 28-30, 2015. Open air concert, Cornhole Tournament and much more. Lewis & Clark Lake, Yankton, SD.

DAKOTA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM

610 Summit Street, Yankton SD, (605) 665-3898 Free admission. Call for information or to book a special tour. Next to Westside Park. Hours are May thru Sept. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. October thru April; 7 days a week, 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.

GAVINS POINT NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY AND AQUARIUM

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

LEWIS & CLARK VISITOR CENTER

PO 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. Weekdays hours 8am-4:30pm. Open weekends & extended hours in summer.

MISSOURI NATIONAL RECREATIONAL RIVER

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

ROCKIN’ RIBFEST

605-665-2263, www.historicdowntownyankton.com Historic Downtown Yankton is gearing up for our 8th annual Rockin’ RibFest on Saturday, June 6, 2015, held at Fantle Memorial Park (21st & Douglas). Join us at Yankton’s biggest block party! Rib and food vendors, beer garden, rock bands, great kid’s area, amateur rib contest, and much more!

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 tours, France, Belgium & Luxembourg, Germany, Austria & Prague, Alaska, Russia, South Africa and the Grand European Cruise.

YANKTON HARVEST HALLOWEEN

Downtown Yankton ~ 3rd & Walnut, (605) 760-3356 2nd annual indoor/outdoor event October 31 & November 1, 2015 www.harvesthalloween.com Info@harvesthalloween.com Join the community Spirit! Yankton's family-fun fall festival ~ a harvest celebration supporting local business, art, music, food & games.

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YANKTON RIVERBOAT DAYS & SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL

P.O. Box 483, Yankton, SD 57078, (605) 665-1657, www.riverboatdays.com Held August 21st, 22nd, & 23rd, 2015, this annual event features food booths, arts festival, entertainment and more.

Shopping

DAKOTA ARCHERY & OUTDOOR SPORTS

2305 E. Hwy 50, Yankton, SD 57078 (605) 665-8340, 1-800-658-3094 Complete full line of outdoor sporting goods, trap, sporting clays and archery ranges. Hunting and fishing licenses. Open until 10 pm every night.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN YANKTON

A unique downtown business district with historical value and a variety of unique boutiques, complete with pharmacies, hardware store, hotel event center and professional services! Historic Downtown Yankton, the heart of our community. For more information about these businesses and events in Historic Downtown Yankton go to www.historicdowntownyankton.com

HY-VEE FOOD STORE

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

MORGEN SQUARE

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

SOUTH DAKOTA MAGAZINE

410 East 3rd Street, Yankton, SD 57078, 800-456-5117 www.SouthDakotaMagazine.com Explore South Dakota with us — our mountains and prairies, colorful people, small towns and city neighborhoods, quirky festivals, ethnic foods, wildlife and adventure! Just $23 for a oneyear subscription (six issues) to South Dakota Magazine. Subscriptions make great gifts!

Les Paul. More Stradivari. Start your trip on a high note. The National Music Museum has some of the finest musical instruments in the world. Over 15,000 instruments in the collection, with 1,200 on public display.

Get Connected to history and culture: Shakespeare Garden & Anne Hathaway Cottage, 1905 Opera House, Jerauld County Heritage Museum & Carnegie Library. Get Wild at the Foothills Rodeo, Bull Bash, and Car & Tractor Classic. Get Fit hiking, swimming, golf, RV or tent camping. Get Your Limit hunting and fishing. Stay in one of over 20 lodging facilities. Get More Info at: 605-539-1929

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National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069 605.677.5306 | nmmusd.org |

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YANKTON CONTINUES YANKTON MALL

EXPLORE THE I-29 CULTURAL CORRIDOR

2101 Broadway, (605) 665-5999, www.yanktonmall.com Gather with friends for a quick visit, or spend the day shopping at 22 stores for the latest in fashions, gifts, home furnishings and sporting goods. Enjoy several eateries, or relax at a movie. Spa services available, all in one wonderful location. Shopping-Dining-Entertainment. (JC Penney, Carmike Cinemas & Dunham’s Sports)

Interstate 29 boasts a rich array of

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family fun, the arts, outdoor

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adventures, historical museums and

Like no other destination in the Tri-State region. It was designed for one purpose - your total enjoyment. The resort is loaded with exciting gaming, culinary delights, luxurious hotel rooms, top-notch live entertainment, a relaxing spa and one-of-a-kind shopping. Learn more at www.GrandFallsCasinoResort.com or contact us at 712-777-7777.

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PO 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, & other signage.

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

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Steakhouse Steakhouse & Lounge 2809 2809 Broadway, Broadway, Yankton, Yankton, SD SD (605) (605) 665-9884 665-9884

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The 395 mile stretch of highway from North Sioux City to Hot Springs offers off-the-interstate travelers unique cultural and historical opportunities representing both the Lakota Sioux Indian Nation and European immigrants.

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