If you are in love with the outdoors and the hustle and bustle of city life, then the Eastern Region of South Dakota is meant for you.
When planning your trip to this region of the state, we definitely recommend you take time to visit the Sioux Falls, SD, which happens to be the state’s largest city. Downtown Sioux Falls and Falls Park are some of the many attractions that make the city great.
Outside of the Sioux Falls, this region of the state offers so many outdoor adventures on the prairie. Check out the popular Palisades State Park, enjoy a day out on the water on the Missouri River near Yankton, visit the homestead of the famous author Laura Ingalls Wilder in DeSmet.
Fishing and hunting are also extremely popular in this region. Check out our hunting section to learn more about hunting in South Dakota.
Things To Do In Eastern South Dakota
The Eastern Region in South Dakota features millions of travelers every year. It features the largest city in the state in Sioux Falls, and offers excellent entertainment options throughout the region. Whether you are looking for something to do, a place to stay, an attraction, outdoor activities, or a nearby restaurant there are endless opportunities in the region. Take a peak at some of the many area hotspots below.
Oxbow Restaurant
De Smet
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
Rapid City
Super 8 Huron
Huron
Shakespeare Garden & Anne Hathaway Cottage
Wessington Springs
The Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge
Brookings
Granary Rural Cultural Center
Groton
Slackers
Aberdeen
Bunyan’s
Vermillion
Look’s Marketplace
Sioux Falls
1905 Opera House
Wessington Springs
The Alliance
Sioux Falls
Blue’s Family Restaurant
Freeman
Wylie Park/Storybook Land/Land of Oz
Aberdeen
Expressions / Knit Nook
Watertown
The Homestead Coffee Co.
Salem
Holiday Inn Express Southwest
Sioux Falls
Great Faces. Great Places.
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!
Western South Dakota
Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.
CENTRAL REGION
This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US.
Eastern Region
The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.