| Yankton - What a Discovery! |
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Spring, summer, fall and winter – discover it all in Yankton. A recreational haven with endless snapshots. Call, visit our website, or e-mail us for a free visitor packet. Discover why Yankton is always in season. |
| World`s Only Corn Palace |
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A-maize-ing ear-chitecture. The World's Only Corn Palace in Mitchell is more than 100 years old and decorated with murals crafted from native South Dakota corn and grasses. Murals changed annually. Free admission. Open year-round. |
| Wall Drug Store |
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America's favorite roadside attraction, Wall Drug has been entertaining and educating the traveling public since 1931. Wall Drug has evolved into a 76,000-square-foot wonderland of free attractions. There is something for everyone at Wall Drug! AAA approved. |
| Wall - Window to the West |
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Travel Badlands Loop Scenic Byway 240 through Badlands National Park. Visit the world-famous Wall Drug Store, the only National Grasslands Visitor Center in the country, and unique Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Dine in fine restaurants and enjoy comfortable campgrounds and motels. |
| Terry Redlin Art Center in Watertown |
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Enjoy more than 160 original oil paintings by America's popular artist, Terry Redlin, at the Redlin Art Center. Open daily. While in Watertown, visit Bramble Park Zoo, the Goss Gallery and the historic Mellette House. Experience walking trails, geocaching and much more. Visit www.visitwatertownsd.com or call 1-800-658-4505. |
| South Dakota State Parks |
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Vacation as nature intended it. Canoe on glass-like glacial lakes. Hike past deer and towering Black Hills evergreens. Relive the experiences of explorers and American Indians. Camp under all the stars in the sky. Find your perfect outdoor experience at the South Dakota State Parks. |
| South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center |
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Explore South Dakota history at the Cultural Heritage Center. Learn about our American Indians. Experience the stories of the explorers, pioneers and politicians who established our state. Examine the changes and challenges we faced throughout the 20th century. |
| Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Festival: JazzFest |
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The Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Festival, July 16-17, 2010, is FREE! JazzFest features more than 18 hours of music on multiple stages, food vendors, beer and wine gardens, a kid's area with games and performances, poetry tent, art vendors and much more. Visit www.jazzfestsiouxfalls.com. |
| Sioux Falls - The Heart of America |
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South Dakota’s largest city offers abundant shopping, unique restaurants, a wide variety of entertainment and attractions, arts and culture, area wineries and much more! Our historic downtown always has something happening – from free trolley rides to year-round events. |
| Silverado-Franklin Historic Hotel and Gaming Complex |
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Enjoy Historic Deadwood's top of the town casinos! The Silverado-Franklin Gaming Complex offers 369 state-of-the-art machines, 22 Blackjack tables and five live poker games. Indulge in the Grand Buffet seven days a week. Crab Festival on the weekend. |
| Rushmore Express and Suites |
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Experience warm hospitality and modern comfort just minutes from Mount Rushmore and other Black Hills attractions. Deluxe rooms, luxurious suites and many in-room and property amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, Wi-Fi. The perfect location for your Black Hills vacation. |
| Rushmore Borglum Story |
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The perfect prelude to visiting Mount Rushmore. View the complete collection of Gutzon Borglum's works. Discover what motivated this man to begin carving the mountain at age 60! World class art in gift shop. AAA, senior and group discounts. |
| Royal River Casino & Hotel |
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Royal River Casino & Hotel is conveniently located off of Interstate 29 at the Flandreau exit 115, north of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Royal River offers relaxing hotel accommodations, free entertainment and a gaming venue featuring slots, bingo and live games. |
| Reptile Gardens |
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See. Learn. Explore. It's a family adventure. See our exciting wildlife shows, learn about our exotic creatures and explore our breathtaking gardens and indoor jungle. Winner of State Hospitality Award and Travel Writer's Excellence Award. AAA Gem Designation. Open April 1-December 31. Located six miles south of Rapid City, SD. |
| Rapid City |
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Black Hills National Parks and Monuments Package – $135 (valid September 24-December 31, 2009). Explore America's National Treasures. Package includes three nights of lodging and admission to Wind or Jewel Cave, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the Borglum Story Museum (seasonal), Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park and Devils Tower. |
| Pioneer Auto Show and Prairie Town |
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Experience Fun! Nostalgia! History! The 50s! Kid's Treasure Hunt! Explore 42 buildings of exhibits that include 250 cars, an entire Prairie Town, toys, 60 tractors, 60 motorcycles, animations, music boxes, fabulous Zeitner Collection of rocks and much more. Diner and Hallmark Gift Shop. Since 1954.
(Interstate 90, exit 192) |
| Pierre - Your Adventure on the River |
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Experience the great outdoors in South Dakota’s capital city. Only 30 minutes north of Interstate 90 and along the Native American Scenic Byway. Whether it’s camping, kayaking, cowboys or politics and history, it’s all here. |
| Palmer Gulch Resort/Mt. Rushmore KOA |
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We love families! The closest resort to Mount Rushmore, Palmer Gulch features a cozy lodge, upscale lodge cabins, rustic mountain cabins and an award-winning KOA campground. We also offer pools, horses, entertainment, planned activities, restaurant and rental cars. Evening shuttles to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. |
| Mt. Rushmore's Washington Inn |
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Located on Keystone's Main Street, our newly opened resort has standard rooms and suites near the base of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Indoor heated pool, hot tub, elevator and restaurant onsite. Kids and pets are free. Senior headquarters, meal deals and Wi-Fi. Adjacent to 30 shops. Starting at $49.95 (single). |
| Mount Rushmore Concessions / Xanterra Parks and Resorts |
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Make your trip to Mount Rushmore a monumental experience. Enjoy delicious American fare as you dine with presidents in the Mount Rushmore Carvers Cafe. Then, take home your own national treasure from the Mount Rushmore Gift Shop. |
| Mobridge - The Bridge City |
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Mobridge, located on the banks of the Missouri River, has the Lewis and Clark Trail, history and American Indian culture. Plus, the best fishing, camping and majestic prairie scenery. Mobridge is a magnificent destination for all. |
| Made In South Dakota |
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Now you can enjoy all the unique gifts made in South Dakota any time by shopping on www.MadeInSouthDakota.com. This site features thousands of finely crafted, unique gifts made by artists and vendors who call South Dakota home. And, if you're visiting our state, check out our retail therapy listing to find stores you can shop at while you're here. Give a gift they'll always remember. |
| J&L Harley-Davidson |
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J&L Harley-Davidson is South Dakota’s premier motorcycle dealership! Specializing in new and used Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles, service, parts, accessories, clothing, gifts and collectibles. The ultimate stop on the road to Sturgis, and home of Hot Harley Nights. |
| Hotel Alex Johnson |
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A grand tradition of service – For more than 80 years, the Hotel Alex Johnson has welcomed travelers from around the world. We invite you to experience that grand tradition of service and all we have to offer including Paddy O’Neill’s Pub, Landmark Restaurant and Alex Mercantile. |
| Historic Hot Springs - The Mammoth Site |
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Named one of America’s “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” in 2009 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Hot Springs features fun attractions and a variety of fine accommodations. Experience one of the earth’s greatest fossil treasures at the world-famous Mammoth Site. Call 1-800-325-6991 or 1-888-745-4149 (Southern Exposure package). |
| Gold Dust Gaming and Holiday Inn Express |
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The Holiday Inn Express is the best location on Deadwood’s Main Street. Seventy-eight rooms, continental breakfast, high-speed Internet, pool, whirlpool, exercise facility, cocktail lounge, 24-hour gaming, more than 300 slots, live blackjack and Texas Hold'em poker. Deluxe buffet. |
| First Gold Hotel and Gaming |
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It’s Where Deadwood Begins. Play your favorite slots or live table games. Enjoy three buffets every day featuring prime rib and crab on Friday and Saturday nights. Deluxe hotel accommodations, free Wi-Fi Internet and free onsite parking in our covered parking ramp. Call now for Group rates. |
| Executive Lodging of the Black Hills |
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Rethink your vacation stay. Experience your getaway in one of our luxury vacation lodges surrounded by scenery and quiet seclusion. A great alternative to impersonal hotel rooms: the price per bedroom is comparable. Amenities include Wi-Fi, hot tubs, game rooms and more. Virtual tours. AAA approved. |
| Deadwood - National Historic Landmark |
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Do you have what it takes to be a Deadwood legend? Visit our 80 gaming halls and try your luck at the slots, poker or Blackjack tables. Come to Historic Deadwood and find your inner outlaw. For vacation packages, please call 1-800-344-8826 or visit our website. |
| Custer State Park |
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Enjoy the spectacular beauty of this 71,000-acre vacation paradise in the fall. Scenic drives burst with autumn colors. Visitors enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at the park’s four resorts and campgrounds. Take in special events like the annual Buffalo Roundup and the Autumn Expedition. (Resort lodging and information: 1-888-875-0001 or www.custerresorts.com.) |
| Crazy Horse Memorial |
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The world’s largest mountain carving in progress, is located between Hill City and Custer on Highway 16/385, just 17 miles from Mount Rushmore. This one-of-a-kind story is depicted through museums, art galleries, movies, and the sculptor’s log studio-home. The nightly laser show runs through Native American Day, October 12, 2009. Open year-round. |
| Cedar Shore Resort |
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Family memories await you at this scenic full service resort. See a perfect sunset along the bluffs of the Missouri River, relax on the deck at the Waterfront Grill or take a pontoon ride on a hot summer day. (Interstate 90, exit 260, Chamberlain/Oacoma, SD) |
| Big Thunder Gold Mine |
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Big Thunder Gold Mine is the most complete mining tour in the Black Hills. The mine offers tours through an authentic 1892 underground mine. Free gold ore samples and gold panning beside Battle Creek with guaranteed 24 K gold. Unique gift shops and eatery all in view of Mount Rushmore. |
| Best Western Ramkota Hotels |
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Discover Ramkota! Across the state we welcome you with family-friendly hospitality, indoor pools and water parks, fitness centers, comfortable and distinctive guest accommodations, family restaurants and casual lounges. Free high-speed Internet. Pets welcome! |
| Bear Country USA |
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Enjoy a leisurely three-mile drive through this spectacular and unique North American wildlife park nestled on 250 acres of Black Hills beauty. After your drive-through tour, walk through Babyland where young and smaller animals frolic in their outdoor exhibits. |
| Award-Winning Prairie Berry Winery |
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Enjoy sampling Prairie Berry’s top-quality wines, all made on site, focusing on locally grown wild and domestic fruit, grapes and honey. Follow up with a bite from our Deli. Near Hill City. |
| All Aboard the 1880 Train! |
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See the Black Hills of South Dakota on a historic, breathtakingly scenic and relaxing vintage steam train ride your family will never forget. Reservations recommended. |
| Aberdeen - Land of Oohs and Oz! |
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Affordable family fun starts at Storybook Land and Land of Oz. Travel the Yellow Brick Road to meet your favorite fairytale characters. Visit the medieval castle. See cows and chickens fly through the air at Dorothy’s House. Mini-golf on a volcano at Thunder Mountain. Entrance to the Park is free! |
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