Great Getaways

Eastern
Great Getaways
Find Heritage and History
Along the Cultural Corridor
Looking for an imaginative adventure in South
Dakota? Fill up the gas tank and prepare to
experience a wealth of culture on Interstate 29.
Horse Barn Arts
Center
Explore South Dakota’s largest collection of
natural and cultural history at the W. H. Over
Museum in Vermillion. Experience innovative
regional history exhibits at the Old Courthouse
Museum and learn the early history of Sioux
Falls at the Pettigrew Home & Museum. Roam
two galleries featuring local exhibits at the Horse
Barn Arts Center in Sioux Falls. From hands-on
exhibits to six innovative galleries, adventure calls
all ages at the Sioux Falls Washington Pavilion of
Arts and Science. Wander outdoors and breathe
in some crisp fall air along the SculptureWalk.
This attraction features 45 unique sculptures
in downtown Sioux Falls. Enjoy six spacious
galleries at the South Dakota Art Museum in
Brookings, including the popular Harvey Dunn
gallery, the elegant Marghab Linens and Native
American Art from the museum’s permanent
collection. Journey into the South Dakota State
Agricultural Heritage Museum in Brookings
and experience the history of South Dakota’s
rich agricultural past. Discover the Redlin Art
Center in Watertown. This majestic building is
home to more than 150 of Terry Redlin’s original
oil paintings. Tour the unique Sisseton Wahpeton
College located on Sisseton-Wahpeton tribal lands
in Agency Village. Stop at the cultural Song to the
Great Spirit building which honors the traditions
and past of the Dakotah people.
Fort sisseton
SCHADé VINEYARDS
Discover a Living Canvas
REDLIN ART CENTER
Master painter Terry Redlin invites you to
experience the scenes he creates on canvas. Lose
yourself in the new “Comforts of Home” cabin; a
Redlin painting that has come to life at the Redlin
Art Center in Watertown. Step onto the rustic
porch and take in the essence of the fall season.
Enter the cabin and bask in the glow of the
double-sided stone fireplace. Enjoy the design of
furniture inspired by Terry Redlin’s personal home
furnishings. View the “Comforts of Home” cabin, a
true masterpiece. redlinart.com
Wine Haven
Tucked away in the canvas of eastern South
Dakota’s changing fall landscape are the region’s
rising stars. Wineries represent a growing industry
in South Dakota. A tour of these unique vineyards
is a truly unrivaled experience. Watch the
winemaking process and excite your taste buds
with signature wines. Whether you are a first-time
visitor, wine novice or an experienced connoisseur,
South Dakota has a winery for you. Visit
TravelSD.com for a complete winery listing.
Cruise the
Open Road
Motorcycle enthusiasts agree nothing magnifies
the beauty of the fall season like cruising the
open road. The new South Dakota Motorcycling
Map offers breathtaking motorcycle destinations
throughout the state. Scenic eastern South
Dakota is home to six of these destinations for a
memorable ride sure to fill your scrapbook. Pick
up a map at an Interstate Information Center or
at participating motorcycle dealers.
Northern Glacial Lakes
Ride through northeastern South Dakota’s
Glacial Lakes and stop at the Waubay National
Wildlife Refuge for some great wildlife watching
opportunities. Take a trip back in time to the
western military frontier at Fort Sisseton State
Historical Park.
Southern Glacial Lakes
Cruise exits off Interstate 29 from Watertown
through Milbank and tour dairy farms or a cheese
factory enjoying classic South Dakota farming
scenes along the way.
Vermillion River
Meander along a back-road route following the
Vermillion River from Madison to Montrose. A
visit to a historic prairie village gives a peek at
the early life on the prairie. Lake Herman State
Park is the perfect camping spot for an overnight
destination.
SOUTH DAKO
Southeast South Dakota
Journey from Canton to Springfield and explore the
Big Sioux River Valley. Make a pit stop in Newton
Hills State Park for a mysterious trail through the
park’s dark forest. Travel on to Yankton to visit the
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area.
Native American Scenic Byway
Venture along the Native American Scenic Byway
beginning near Running Water in southern Bon
Homme County and cut through the heart of South
Dakota’s Great Sioux Nation teeming with wildlife.
Pierre to There
A trip on Highway 1804 north from Pierre to
Oahe Dam brings views of the majestic Missouri
River. Retrace a portion of the Lewis and Clark
expedition along the river’s western edge or
continue on to the northern portion of the Native
American Scenic Byway.
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everything you need to plan your trip to the
land of Great Faces and Great Places.
Visit TravelSD.com or call 1-800-S-DAKOTA (1-800-732-5682) for statewide travel information.
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism
Great Lakes of South Dakota
Southeast South Dakota Tourism
Northeast Association
1-800-244-8860
sdglaciallakes.com
Central Association
1-888-386-4617
sdgreatlakes.org
Southeast Association
1-888-353-7382
southeastsouthdakota.com
Taco John’s®
Brookings
Taco John’s familiar name has long been known for
great tacos and burritos. Guests often speak about their
cravings for Potato Olés® and of course, Taco Tuesday®.
Taco John’s provides customers with “The Fresh Taste of
West-Mex®” food and friendly service it has dished up
for more than 35 years. tacojohns.com
Shop the best of South Dakota before you pack your bags!
MadeinSouthDakota.com features the state’s finest shopping – and won’t take up any space in your suitcase. The
site offers thousands of products including art, jewelry,
furniture, gourmet foods, clothing and more – all made in
the great state of South Dakota. madeinsouthdakota.com
The Outdoor Campus - Sertoma Park
Spend a whole day at the Outdoor Campus in Sioux
Falls. You’ll enjoy two miles of walking trails, tall
grass prairie, an oxbow lake and great bird watching
opportunities. Our huge butterfly garden attracts
thousands of native butterflies. The Outdoor Campus is
home to a museum, 3,000 gallon aquarium and many
exhibits. (605) 362-2777. outdoorcampus.org
Cedar Shore Resort
Kick back and relax at this beautiful full-service resort
on the banks of the Missouri River. This is living to
the max whether you stay at the hotel, dine in the
restaurant, camp in the campground or rent a boat in
the marina. Located in the center of the state along I-90,
Chamberlain-Oacoma. 1-888-697-6363. cedarshore.com
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science
Adventure awaits in downtown Sioux Falls! Dig a dino,
touch a tornado, command a Mars rover and tour the
Air & Space Gallery in our science center. Catch a giantscreen adventure film in the Wells Fargo CineDome.
Visit our free art galleries and children’s art studio.
Call toll-free 1-877-WashPav. washingtonpavilion.org
Herrick
Bob’s Hunting Service Special
We invite you to a three-day, four-night hunt in the
middle of the best pheasant habitat in the nation,
Herrick. Includes accommodations, meals, guides with
well-trained dogs, bird preparation and transportation
to 1,000 acres of prime hunting ground. Sept. 14-30,
2006 and Nov. 15, 2006-Feb. 28, 2007. $750/per person,
minimum three people. (605) 775-6333. [email protected]
bobshuntingservice.com
Bed and Breakfast Inns & Waterfront Resorts
Schmidt’s Landing Resort
Sisseton
Sisseton and the Coteau des Prairies
Explore history and the outdoors. Camp, hunt and fish
in the natural beauty of nearby state parks. Enjoy horseback riding in Sica Hollow and the view from the Nicollet
Tower. Sisseton offers hiking, biking, birding, swimming
and golfing along with shopping, tribal gaming and the
Stavig House Museum. 1-888-512-1966. sisseton.com
Huron
Murals on the Town
Using buildings as it’s canvas, the community of Huron
tells its story through colorful murals. More than 20 outdoor
murals grace the buildings depicting unique aspects
of Huron’s history. Murals are painted by professional
artists with new murals added to the collection annually.
1-800-487-7763. [email protected] huronsd.com
Foote Creek Bed and Breakfast
Watertown
Terry Redlin
Relive memories with Terry Redlin in the newly-opened
“Comforts of Home” cabin constructed inside the spectacular Redlin Art Center. View more than 150 of Terry
Redlin’s original paintings showcased in an awardwinning gallery. More events, more attractions, more fun.
1-800-658-4505. redlinart.com watertownsd.com
[email protected]
Mitchell
Dakota Discovery Museum
Walk through our doors and enjoy a unique alternative
to the fast-paced world outside. Kids explore Discovery
Land! Museum complex and galleries feature regional
history, art by Oscar Howe, Charles Hargens, Harvey
Dunn and others. Four historic buildings. The Garret gift
shop offers unique items. (605) 996-2122.
dakotadiscovery.com
Possibility Farm Bed and Breakfast
18653 408th Ave., Carpenter, SD 57322
1-888-759-9615 or (605) 352-6356
E-mail: [email protected]
Type: A 1950s country chic home with family antiques
Meals: All meals available, home-cooked
Rooms: 2 Pets allowed: No
Overnight rates start: $75
Features: Antique tractor and wagon hay ride to feed
the buffalo; climb on the huge farm tractor and combine;
breath fresh air; observe the stars at night; hunt a rabbit
or a pheasant.
TravelSD.com
South Dakota’s largest city offers the best shopping
opportunities between Minneapolis and Denver, vibrant
downtown, restaurants featuring home-grown creations,
theatre, symphony, museums, water parks, a pavilion
of arts and science, sporting events, festivals and much
more. Call 1-800-333-2072 for a free visitor packet.
[email protected] siouxfallscvb.com
The Lakota phrase “Akta Lakota” translates into
“honoring the people.” Located on the banks of the
Missouri River in Chamberlain, the museum is an
educational outreach of St. Joseph’s Indian School that
strives to preserve and promote Sioux culture through
the arts and historical exhibits. Free. Open year-round.
I-90, exit 263. 1-800-798-3452. aktalakota.org
Discover Ramkota
12841 383rd Ave., Aberdeen, SD 57401
1-877-922-1617
E-mail: [email protected] or bbonline.com/sd/footecreek
Type: Country lodging
Meals: Breakfast
Rooms: 4 (with private bath) Pets allowed: No
Overnight rates start: $65
Features: Fine country lodging in a quiet and restful
setting five miles northwest of Aberdeen. AAA approved.
Sioux Falls – Home to Falls Park
Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center
For a real taste of South Dakota, travel the Inn Route,
from rustic to lavish, Victorian to contemporary – the
experience of a life-time. Try several of our 50 plus
inspected and approved member inns, featuring comfort
and famous South Dakota hospitality. 1-888-500-INNS
(4667). southdakotabb.com bbonline.com/sd/bbisd
48140 Schmidt’s Road, Big Stone City, SD 57216
1-800-610-4928 or (605) 432-6911
E-mail: [email protected] or schmidtslanding.com
Type: Lakeside cabins
Meals: Several area restaurants
Rooms: 14 Pets allowed: Yes
Overnight rates start: $79
Features: Full-service convenience store, kayaks, pedal
boats, boat/motor rentals, guide service, RV parking and
campground, play area, boat access and fishing docks.
Visit The Empire Mall and Empire East, the largest
shopping complex between Minneapolis and Denver, with
more than 180 of the finest stores. Discover Marshall
Field’s, JCPenney, Sears, Younkers, Gordmans, Kohl’s
and Target. Indulge yourself at the Harvest Café Court.
Located off 1-90, exit 77 on 41st Street, in Sioux Falls.
(605) 361-3300. TheEmpireMall.com
Chamberlain
Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of South Dakota
Best Western Ramkota Hotels invite you to stay with
us when visiting South Dakota! Across the state,
Ramkota Hotels welcome you with family-friendly
hospitality, indoor pools and new water parks,
fitness centers, comfortable and distinctive guest
accommodations, family restaurants and casual
lounges. Free high-speed Internet. Pets welcome!
Call 1-800-528-1234 for reservations. ramkota.com
The Empire Mall and Empire East
Enjoy a historic downtown Brookings treasure hunt.
Discover antiques, clothing, flowers, furniture, decor,
gifts, art and jewelry – all within easy walking distance.
Satisfy your taste buds with steak, pizza, pasta, burgers,
subs, Greek cuisine and country cooking. Start your hunt
at 501 Main. Shop. Dine. Play in downtown Brookings.
(605) 692-1554. [email protected]
downtownbrookings.com
Made in South Dakota
Vacation Specials
Sioux Falls
Brookings
State Wide
Comfort Inn
Great rooms guaranteed with service you expect at the
Comfort Inn in Watertown. Conveniently located at I-29
and Hwy 212, across from the Redlin Art Center. Features
complimentary deluxe breakfast, indoor pool/whirlpool,
in-room coffee makers, hairdryers, irons/boards and highspeed/wireless Internet access. Whirlpool suites.
In-room movies. Group rates. 1-800-228-5150.
comfortinn.com/hotel/sd016
World’s Only Corn Palace
A-maize-ing ear-chitecture! You’ll have bushels of fun at
the World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell. This monument
to agriculture is more than 100 years old and built from
native South Dakota corn and grasses. Murals, which are
completely redone each year, depict the South Dakota
experience. Open year-round. Call toll-free 1-866-273-2676.
cornpalace.com
Country Inn & Suites
Discover the country... it’s like coming home. Indoor
pool, exercise room, free hot breakfast, and high-speed/
wireless Internet. Suites with whirlpools, microwaves,
refrigerators, wet bars and in-room movies. Located in
Watertown, I-29 and Hwy 212, across from the Terry
Redlin Art Center. Call 1-800-456-4000 or (605) 886-8900
for reservations. countryinns.com/watertownsd
The Barn Bed and Breakfast
37191 284th St., Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-2483
bbonline.com/sd/thebarn/
E-mail: [email protected]
Type: Historic barn
Meals: Country breakfast
Rooms: 4 Pets allowed: Yes
Overnight rates start: $80
Features: Farm home off the beaten path near the
Missouri River. Private entrance. Sleep in the hayloft,
lounge on the deck or hike the Lewis and Clark Trail.
Pierre
Your Adventure On The River
Come play on the beaches and bays of Lake Oahe, the
largest Missouri River reservoir, and Lake Sharpe. This
portion of the Missouri River is a playground for anglers
and water recreation enthusiasts. See the Oahe Dam, the
second largest rolled earth dam, or plan to attend the
Vietnam War Memorial Dedication Sept. 15-16, 2006.
pierre.org or sdvietnamwarmemorial.com
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Aberdeen
Storybook Land
Meet your favorite fairy-tale and Oz characters at
Aberdeen’s Storybook Land and Land of Oz. See cows
and chickens fly through the air at Dorothy’s House. Play
mini-golf on a volcano as it erupts at Thunder Mountain.
Visit Dakota Prairie Museum, Sand Lake National Wildlife
Refuge and local Hutterite Colonies. 1-800-645-3851.
[email protected] aberdeencvb.com
Comfort Inn
The Comfort Inn of Aberdeen invites you to experience
the land of oohs and Oz. We’re located only five minutes
from Wylie Park, Storybook Land and the Land of Oz.
While visiting you’re sure to enjoy our heated indoor
pool and whirlpool, exercise room and complimentary
deluxe continental breakfast. We’ll see you there!
(605) 226-0097.
Visit the place where South Dakota history comes alive!
Located northeast of the state Capitol, the museum,
through interactive, hands-on exhibits, tells South
Dakota’s story, from before Europeans arrived into early
statehood and on through the end of the 20th century.
(605) 773-3458. [email protected] www.sdhistory.org
Governor’s Inn
Centrally located close to the Missouri River and Pierre’s
major attractions. Free continental breakfast with
Belgian waffles. Indoor pool/spa, high-speed Internet,
voice mail, business center, meeting rooms, some rooms
with microwaves and refrigerators. See our Web site for
travel specials. Enjoy nearby fishing, biking and hunting.
Call 1-888-315-2378 for reservation. govinn.com
Yankton
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Marina & Resort
The ocean in South Dakota? You’ll think so when you
reach Lewis and Clark Lake near Yankton. Nestled along
the scenic bluffs of the Missouri River, Yankton is a
historic town offering camping, boating, shopping, miles
of trails and lots of water. Call 1-800-888-1460 for your
free visitor packet or 1-800-710-CAMP for park
reservations. yanktonsd.com
Get Off The Beaten Path
Free guide to southeast South Dakota, a 48-page
color magazine featuring attractions, festivals, events,
shopping, lodging, 175 lakes and three major rivers,
including the Missouri River and Lewis and Clark Trail.
Also request our Sportsman’s Guide, state map, Birding
Trail Guide, campgrounds, state parks and more.
1-888-353-7382. SoutheastSouthDakota.com