The 15 Best Places To Visit In South Dakota In 2018
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Catherine Armstrong
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Looking for something exciting to do in 2018? Here are some of our favorite attractions throughout the state. We’ve covered each spot in a feature article already, so click on the link below each description, and you’ll find even more photos and details.
Splash and play all day long at Evans Plunge in Hot Springs. The hot springs keep the pools at a constant 87 degrees. Swim year-round in the indoor pool; the outdoor pool opens Memorial Day.
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Rain or shine, you'll love spending an afternoon at the Children's Museum of South Dakota in Brookings. Play with patterns at the Creativity Lab, learn cause and effect on the Cloud Climber, let your kids "cook" you a meal at Cafe Oscar, and more.
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Hike or bike the George S. Mickelson trail this year! The converted rail trail stretches more than 100 miles, and includes more than 100 bridges and four tunnels. Plan a cycling excursion for the whole trail, or tackle a small section for a day hike.
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See how early South Dakota settlers in lived at the Prairie Homestead Historic Site. Check out the sod house, complete with antique furnishings.
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The Lakota Bison Jump sculpture by artist Peg Detmers might be the most beautiful part of this interpretive center, but you also won't want to miss the exhibits, costumes, and displays inside.
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Bundle up and head to Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls. 12 tubing lanes mean shorter wait times so you can spend the afternoon flying down the hills.
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If you love history, cars or both, you've got to check out the Pioneer Auto Museum in Murdo. You'll find more than 300 vintage cars, motorcycles, and tractors here.
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With its 50-foot-high quartzite cliffs, spires and rock formations, this little park is a real gem. Hike along one of four trails to explore Palisades.
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You'll be thoroughly enchanted by the beautiful butterflies at the Sertoma Butterfly House in Sioux Falls. A great place to visit during winter months, this environment is kept at a steady 80 degrees for the 800 or so butterflies that live here.
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The two Outdoor Campus locations are the perfect places to explore a variety of outdoor activities. Learn archery, tackle some rock climbing, spend the afternoon paddling, and more.
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Jewel Cave is so huge that only a tiny portion of it has been explored. Take one of several guided tours to explore the cave, and check out formations like gypsum flowers, logomites, and calcite crystals.
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You'll get an eagle's eye view from the top of Nicollet Tower in Sisseton. Climb the 80 steps to the top, and you'll be treated to a 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside. Don't forget your camera!
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Cool off this summer at Wild West Waterpark in Sioux Falls. Splash around in the zero-entry wave pool, take a thrilling ride on one of the waterslides, or just chill out on the lazy river.
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Get up close and personal with a herd of bison when you take the Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour at Custer State Park Resort. Learn about the history of the park, and find out more about these magnificent animals during your two-hour tour.
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Take a ride on the historic 1880 train, and enjoy some of South Dakota's most spectacular scenery. The two-hour train ride runs between Keystone and Hill City - hop aboard from either station!
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Which South Dakota attractions are on your bucket list for 2018?
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