Relaxation for the Taking. Your Ticket to Ride. TravelSD.com

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2 Relaxation for the Taking The land is vast and wild, the scenery spectacular beyond belief and yet, you ll find an uncrowded destination with many roads less traveled. Experience the magnificent state parks and recreations areas of central and eastern South Dakota where you ll discover vast prairies, spacious lakes and lush woods. There are crisp, clear lakes to fish, sail and swim, woodland trails to hike and bike, frontier forts to explore and breathtaking vistas waiting to be captured on camera. Walk in the Park activities are the perfect way to explore nature s beauty. Your Ticket to Ride Adventure comes easy in central and eastern South Dakota. As easy as mounting up for a two-wheeled trek through amazing landscapes and serene trails. Try one or all of these jaunts. TravelSD.com South Dakota is your nearby destination for fabulous travel opportunities. The Sioux Falls Greenway, a paved 14-mile route, makes a sweeping loop around Sioux Falls. Portions of the trail follow the Big Sioux River. At Falls Park, view the city s namesake, the Falls of the Big Sioux River, as they tumble over quartzite cliffs. The Yankton Biking Trail is a leisurely ride along the Missouri River. The paved trail covers approximately 10 miles between the city of Yankton and nearby Lewis and Clark Recreation Area. You ll ride along Missouri River shoreline, wind through residential areas, across open fields and end up back at the river. The Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Trail, located along the Missouri River in Pierre and Fort Pierre, links more than 30 miles of trails with nearly 50 historic, cultural and recreational sites. Dramatic changes of scenery range from urban waterfront, dense woodlands, river bottom cattails and flowers, meadow grasses, and open prairies surrounded by craggy bluffs.

3 Stronghold of Tribal Heritage rich cultural roots unfold as you travel into the heart of the Great Sioux Nation along the Native American Scenic Byway. The breathtaking trail follows the Missouri River through the lands of the Yankton, Crow Creek, Lower Brule, Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux Tribes. Chances are good that you ll spot prairie dogs, pronghorn and deer as you drive the byway. Several American Indian tribes also maintain bison and elk herds. Besides the animals, you ll be captivated by the wild, rugged country, much of which remains undeveloped. The route begins at Standing Bear Bridge on Hwy 37 near Running Water. Ahhh, this is Living Take a break, get away from it all and indulge yourself in a tranquil stay at one of delightful bed and breakfast inns. Described as comforting, relaxing and blissful, a stay at our B&Bs will leave you renewed. quaint lakeside cottages to vintage Victorian charmers to authentic tipi stays to working-ranch houses, each bed and breakfast has its own flair for relaxation. You ll find B&Bs offer intimate accommodations, genuine hospitality and outstanding personal service that make for a rejuvenating escape.

4 Explore Somewhere New Whether you are interested in a visit to a winery, a shopping excursion with the girls, a sophisticated dining experience or a serene lake for family fun, South Dakota has a travel package for you. A wide array of packages make your stay enjoyable and economical. Log on to TravelSD.com where you ll find vacation packages that make planning your autummn escape nearly effortless. Memories in the Making South Dakota has hundreds of events that appeal to kids ages 1 to 100. Discover these close-to-home celebrations, down-home happenings and delightful diversions. Fabulous Fall Festival Downtown Sioux Falls bustles with energy during the Sidewalk Arts Festival, Sept. 10. Musicians enliven the atmosphere as artisans and craftsmen display their wares. Find original paintings, richly glazed pottery, handcrafted jewelry and many other unique art pieces. At the Street Studio, kids can make and take arts and science projects, play games, create chalk art and more. Discover Dakota, Lakota and Nakota Heritage Experience a culture as vast, vibrant and enduring as the land itself at the Gathering of the Wakanyeja (Children) Powwow at the Saint Joseph s Indian School in Chamberlain, Sept. 16. The powwow is a visual extravaganza beyond compare. Youth dancers in colorful regalia gracefully move around the circle with the drum beat directing their movement. Hair-raising Fun Frightful is the mood at Wylie Park in Aberdeen during the Haunted Forest, Oct The serene park is transformed into a spooktacular playground of dread with scenes like a mad scientist s laboratory and a haunted house. For statewide travel information, S-DAKOTA ( ) TravelSD.com Glacial s & Prairies Tourism Association (Northeast) sdglaciallakes.com Great s of South Dakota Association (Central) sdgreatlakes.org Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association (Southeast) southeastsouthdakota.com

5 6/24/05 - GG Partner Page 8/23/05 2:45 PM Page 1 KEY Saskatchewan 27 Mobridge 3. Valiant Vineyards Valiant Vineyards in Vermillion is first winery. The spectacular setting and inviting décor offer a relaxing escape from the ordinary. The charming B&B boasts all the best amenities. Wine tasting, shopping and tours are available daily. Great Dakota Wine Fest held every Labor Day weekend. (605) The Empire Mall and Empire East 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) Photo by Dale Olson 6. The Outdoor Campus Sertoma Park Spend a whole day at The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls. You ll enjoy two miles of walking trails, a 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) Commercial Air Service largest outdoor jazz and blues festival is free! Featuring two stages and two days of world-class music July 14-15, Past performers include the Neville Brothers, Los Lobos, John Hiatt, Spyro Gyra, The Rippingtons, Bo Diddley and many others. Food booths, arts and crafts, and kids area. Fun for everyone. (605) info@sfjb.org 9. Dakota Discovery Museum Dakota Discovery Museum is on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell. Discover the journey of Lewis and Clark. Kids can explore Discoveryland. History gallery, four historic buildings, art galleries of Oscar Howe, Charles Hargens, James Earle Fraser, contemporary regional artists and others. Call (605) mbm-ohac@santel.net 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. Free. Open yearround. Call toll-free Ft. Sisseton St. Hist. Park 17 Sisseton Big Stone premier entertainment complex with slots, blackjack and live poker. Enjoy free weekend entertainment and stay in the 120-room deluxe hotel. Full-service banquet and conference facilities. An award-winning buffet. Call Located off I-29, exit 114 in Flandreau. Carpenter Wall 13 Fort Lower Thompson Brule 28 De Smet Wessington Springs Chamberlain Oacoma 13 Huron Sharpe Brookings 11 Francis Case Ri Running ve Yankton 1 rwater Denver The invitation is out. Come to the De Smet area and try your skill at great fall fishing and deer and bird hunting. Make it a family getaway, sampling Laura Ingalls Wilder s heritage. Campgrounds, B&Bs, motels and restaurants help make your stay memorable Huron Home of the World s Largest Pheasant, Huron is known for excellent pheasant hunting. The area offers tremendous lateseason hunting for all sportsmen. Check out Huron s Ringneck Festival and Bird Dog Challenge Nov. 3-5, Call for more information. cvb@huronsd.com Watertown Terry Redlin Recapture memories with family and friends with stories of the past. View more than 150 of Terry Redlin s original paintings in the spectacular gallery. September is perfect to visit beautiful Bramble Park Zoo and Discovery Center. Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Roots & Shoots program, in person Sept. 4. Call or visit Shakespeare Garden and Anne Hathaway Cottage Enjoy a touch of England in Wessington Springs. Visit Shakespeare Garden and Hathaway Cottage, the state s only thatched roof building. Gardens open daylight hours. Call (605) for group tours or English tea party reservations. info@shakespearegarden.org Dacotah Prairie Museum in Aberdeen The Dacotah Prairie Museum houses long and short-term exhibits dealing with life on the prairie. Both convey different aspects of the area s history, its unique environment and diversity of its people. Located in historic downtown Aberdeen. Open Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Free. (605) dpm@brown.sd.us 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 yearround Pierre Land of Lewis and Clark Explore the Missouri River, just as Lewis and Clark did 200 years ago. Discover statewide history and world-class fishing in Capital City. Tour the State Capitol, Oahe Dam, Cultural Heritage Center and Discovery Center and Aquarium. Take a ride on the Capital City Queen, a 48passenger excursion boat Milwaukee & Chicago Big Sioux River Vermillion 3 Dakota North Sioux City Dunes Omaha, Des Moines & Kansas City Places to Stay 18. Wessington Springs Pheasant Hunter s Paradise 20. Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center Meet your favorite fairy-tale and Oz characters at Aberdeen s Storybook Land and Land of Oz. The adventure continues at Wylie Park, & Zoo, Dacotah Prairie Museum, Sand National Wildlife Refuge and local Hutterite Colonies. Call info@aberdeencvb.com Lewis & 2 Clark Lincoln Each fall, thousands of hunters from around the country travel to the Wessington Springs area to hunt the wily ring-necked pheasant and other upland game. Enjoy our friendly Midwestern hospitality. Fly into our airport. Just 30 miles off I-90. Call (605) wsprings@venturecomm.net 4 M iss 33 ou Geddes ri Pickstown Pine Ridge 13. De Smet Little Town on the Prairie 12 Sioux Brandon Falls 6 Cheyenne & Denver Milwaukee & Chicago Flandreau Madison Mitchell Storybook Land in Aberdeen 12. Royal River Casino and Hotel 15 Watertown Milbank Minneapolis & Saint Paul Redfield Pierre Fort River Pierre Rapid City 30 City Webster Gettysburg Gregory 11. Madison Hometown Hospitality Located on Hwy 34, less than an hour from Sioux Falls, Madison is nestled between Herman and Madison. Enjoy camping, fishing, golfing, hunting and snowmobiling. A variety of lodging and dining options offer something for everyone. Call the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce at (605) director@chamberofmadisonsd.com Black Hills National Forest 8. Sioux Falls JazzFest 22. Best Western Ramkota Hotels 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 for reservations Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of South Dakota 26. Country Inn & Suites Discover the country... it s like coming home. Indoor pool, exercise room, free hot breakfast, high-speed Internet and fireplace in the lobby. Suites with whirlpools, microwaves, refrigerators and wet bars. Located in Watertown, I-29 and Hwy 212, across from the Redlin Art Center. Call or (605) for reservations Aberdeen Super 8 Motels Explore the prairie and the inn route for a real taste of South Dakota. Consider an extra two or three nights to enjoy unique vacation packages offered by individual inns. Historic buildings, contemporary homes, rustic ranch houses or log lodges make up 49 inspected and approved quality inns. Call INNS. Three convenient locations including the award-winning Aberdeen (East) location. East offers a guest reception MondayThursday 5-7 p.m. with free beer and snacks. Indoor pool, spa, sauna and fitness center. Enjoy complimentary deluxe continental breakfast with fresh waffles. Free high-speed Internet. Call , (605) or visit Best Western Lodging in South Dakota 28. Cedar Shore Resort Wherever life takes you in South Dakota, Best Western is waiting to welcome you. Our 22 Best Western Hotels offer friendly service, in-room coffee makers, high-speed Internet access and so much more! Plus, kids 12 and under stay free. Swimming pools at most hotels 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 Comfort Inn 29. Governor s 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 Internet access. Whirlpool suites. Group rates. Call 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 packages. Enjoy nearby fishing, biking and hunting. Call for reservations. Bed & Breakfast Inns and Waterfront Resorts 7. Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science Adventure awaits you in downtown Sioux Falls. Dig a dino! Touch a tornado! Experience our science center s newly opened air and space exhibits. See a film on the giant screen in the Wells Fargo CineDome. Tour our free art galleries and children s art studio. Call toll-free WashPav. Interstate Information Centers Billings & Yellowstone National Park Air service to South Dakota provided by 5. Sioux Falls Get to Know Us largest city is just one hour off the Lewis and Clark Trail and conveniently located at the intersection of I-29 and I-90. Visit beautiful Falls Park, home of the falls, our city s namesake. We offer a variety of exciting attractions and entertainment. Visit for an up-to-the-minute calendar of events. Call for your free visitor packet. Eagle Butte uri so Mis 2. Lewis and Clark Recreation Area 16 St. Park 31 Aberdeen Oahe represents places to stay such as motels, resorts and campgrounds 1. Yankton What a Discovery! The ocean in South Dakota? You ll think so when you reach Lewis and Clark Recreation Area near Yankton. largest beach gives way to ocean-like shorelines. Choose from nearly 400 shady campsites, cabins and resort rooms or rent a boat from the marina. Four miles west of Yankton on Lewis and Clark Sica Hollow Billings Bed & Breakfasts/Waterfront Resorts Follow the Lewis and Clark Trail to historic Yankton on the Missiouri River. Fall is the perfect time for fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing and viewing fall foliage. Explore miles of trails on bike or foot. Find all this and more in Yankton. Call or visit for your free visitor packet. Manitoba City indicates places to play such as family attractions, parks and casinos Places to Play Saskatchewan & Manitoba Saskatchewan & Manitoba This map identifies places to play and places to stay across South Dakota. The numbered icons correspond to attractions and accommodations described on the following pages. 30. Schmidt s Landing Resort 31. Foote Creek Bed and Breakfast 32. Possibility Farm Bed and Breakfast 33. The Barn Bed and Breakfast Schmidt s Road, Big Stone City, SD or (605) schmidts@tnics.com Type: side cabins Meals: Several area restaurants Rooms: 14 Pets allowed: Yes Overnight rates start: $64 Features: Convenience store with bait/tackle/licenses, boat rentals, guided fishing, RV parking, campground, playground, private boat access and six docks rd Ave., Aberdeen, SD ftcrkbnb@nrctv.com Type: Country lodging Meals: Breakfast Rooms: 4 (with private baths) Pets allowed: No Overnight rates start: $65 Features: Fine country lodging in a quiet and restful setting five miles northwest of Aberdeen. AAA approved th Ave., Carpenter, SD (605) farmadventure@santel.net Type: 1950s era farm home Meals: All home-cooked Rooms: 2 Pets allowed: No Overnight rates start: $65 Features: Experience a working farm/ranch. Relax, enjoy fresh air and good food. See white buffalo th St., Geddes, SD (605) thebarn@midstatesd.net Type: Farm home with hayloft Meals: Country breakfast Rooms: 4 Pets allowed: Yes Overnight rates start: $75 Features: Farm home in a barn. Off the beaten path on the Lewis and Clark Trail. Miniature horse and donkey, potbellied pigs and more.