Spanning 16 Buildings, This World Famous Car Museum Is Hiding In A Tiny South Dakota Town

Pioneer Auto Show in Murdo, South Dakota, is a must-visit antique car museum with a vast collection of classic vehicles and vintage items.

The world's largest (and only) Corn Palace. Wall Drug. Mount Rushmore. Our state is known far and wide for having some of the most unique landmarks and attractions in America, so it should come as no surprise that a small town is also home to this gigantic and impressive antique car museum in South Dakota:

Welcome to the can't-miss Pioneer Auto Show!

Located in Murdo, Pioneer Auto is a longtime area staple, as it has been growing and sharing its collection with the public since 1954.

If you are a car lover, the Pioneer Auto Show is sure to start your engine (see what I did there?), as it has everything from a turn-of-the-century Oldsmobile to a 1955 T-Bird, 1965 Mustang Convertible, and hundreds of other classics.

If you think the cars are cool, wait until you get a load of Pioneer Auto's vintage tractors and motorcycles, including one that belonged to the one and only Elvis!

In addition to these vehicles, the Pioneer Auto Show also houses incredible antiques and even a replica Old West Prairie Town.

When you visit, set aside plenty of time to wander around - you're going to need it.

As if you needed another reason to visit and love this incredible collection, the cost of admission remains affordable so that families of all sizes can enjoy this historic gem.

To learn more about the Pioneer Auto Show - including hours of operation and the current price of admission - please visit their website.

Do you have a favorite attraction, event, or restaurant that you would like to see featured here on Only in South Dakota? Don't forget to nominate it here! To discover even more to see and do in the area, check out Murdo Drive-In Is A Tiny, Old-School Drive-In That Might Be One Of The Best Kept Secrets In South Dakota.

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