Goss Opera House

The restored Goss Opera House and Gallery has hosted a wide variety of art and entertainment – from Second City comedy tour to the South Dakota Chamber Orchestra, from nationally acclaimed musicians to the Dinosaur Adventure exhibit currently on display.  The work of nationally recognized wildlife artist Joshua Spies is on permanent display, free of charge, in the first floor gallery. The Common Ground coffee shop serves SDSU ice cream and other treats, while Charley’s offers fine dining, and the Goss Emporium offers a chance to browse for treasurers in an eclectic retail shop. 

More information can be found at www.gossoperahouse.com.

Unwrapping the Rich History of the Black Hills in South Dakota

Unwrapping the Rich History of the Black Hills in South Dakota

Whispers from the Past: The Indigenous Legacy The Lakota and the Sacred Paha Sapa The Black Hills, or Paha Sapa to the Lakota, hold a profound significance that transcends their geographical prominence. Revered as the heart of everything that is, the sacred Paha Sapa...

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!

Badlands

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.