PIERRE, S.D. – Thousands of wheels and thousands of watts of horsepower make up one of South Dakota's most powerful events. People come from across the nation to participate in Huron's Wheel Jam, a celebration of cars, semi-trucks, and motorcycles. Located at the...
SIOUX FALLSÂ Â "I think I'm full of this pool." That's what I told my 4-year-old daughter after our third adventure in the Buccaneer Bay indoor water park at the Ramada Inn & Suites in Sioux Falls. She often says she's "full of" something when she means to say...
ARMOUR, SOUTH DAKOTA -- Looking for a great place to visit in South Dakota that's unique, affordable and off the beaten path? You won't find many attractions that match such a description better than the Douglas County Museum and Country School. This little gem of a...
DEADWOOD, S.D. – For more than 80 years, a historic town has played host to one of South Dakota's great events. Deadwood, a revived Old West and gold mining town, fills with visitors the end of each July for the Days of ‘76 celebration. The Days of '76 festival is...
WATERTOWN, S.D. – The Redlin Art Center in Watertown, South Dakota, is home to more than 150 original oil paintings by one of America's most popular artists, Terry Redlin. This is one of South Dakota's Great Places. Terry Redlin first became interested in the...
PIERRE, S.D. – Amid bustling Rapid City, there is a place where favorite childhood stories live. Rapid City's Storybook Island is one of South Dakota's Great Places. Storybook Island opened in 1959 after the Rapid City Rotary Club saw a need for establishing and...
Exploring the Wild Side: Reptile Gardens Exhibits A World of Scales: Snakes, Lizards, and More Reptile Gardens in South Dakota stands out as the largest reptile zoo in the world, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore a vast array of scaly inhabitants....
On any given summer afternoon, it's tough to beat the call of a lake. In the northern Black Hills, Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake have a lot to offer boaters and jet skiers looking to tear around in the sun. But if you're looking a lake with a bit of a lazier...
Forbes Traveler recently included the Black Hills in its list of 15 prettiest fall-foliage drives: Highest point between the Rocky Mountains and Western Europe, the Black Hills have all the ingredients for the perfect autumn drive — plentiful trees, endless...
South Dakota is an incredibly unique state in that each region offers a completely different experience then the others. Check out each of the regions to see what each has to offer!
Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.
This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US.
The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.