Posted in South Dakota
May 13, 2017
The 11 Places You Absolutely Must Visit In South Dakota This Spring
From the beautiful Black Hills to bustling Sioux Falls, South Dakota is just full of diverse beauty and plenty of activities to keep you busy. Here are 11 you shouldn’t miss this spring. We’ve featured each of these places before. To get more photos and information on each place, click the link in the description.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Make plans now to visit the Lake Louise Recreation Area near Miller. The lake is beautiful, and you'll have a blast spending the day kayaking, fishing, boating and more.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
Springtime makes for gorgeous weather, but we'll still experience some rainy days. Don't despair - head to the indoor pool at Evans Plunge Mineral Springs in Hot Springs. And if the weather's nice, you'll enjoy the outdoor pool, too.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
Overlook Cafe is open now, and will extend to its summer hours on May 20th. It's the perfect time of year to enjoy watching the falls while dining on a tasty lunch or snack.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
Plan a weekend trip to Yak Ridge Cabins and Farmstead in Rapid City for a wonderful getaway that will take you right back in time. You'll sleep in a quaint, rustic cabin and see plenty of wildlife here.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
Visit The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls this spring to play outdoors in a free class. Take a family paddling class, learn to fish and brush up your shooting skills.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
Plan to visit Sylvan Beach this spring for some lakeside fun. It's located Custer State Park, and it can get pretty crowded on sunny days, so plan to show up plenty early to stake your a spot for your beach towel.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
This pretty little gem in Rapid City is the perfect place for a picnic this spring. Take a stroll, do some fishing and watch the ducks (you'll likely see baby ducklings soon!).
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
Don't miss the Tulip Festival at McCrory Gardens this spring. And if you miss the blooming tulips, don't worry - there are still tons of flowers in bloom on these 25-acres of beautiful formal gardens.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
Warm weather means adventure! Head to Rush Mountain Adventure Park in Keystone to ride the zipline, and explore all the other activities there, too.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
The 10-acre D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery provides fish to streams and lakes of the Black Hills, and you can visit for free! It's located in Spearfish, where you'll find plenty of great hiking trails and other outdoor activities.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
Ready for some high-speed action? Take the family to Thunder Road Family Park, where you can race around on go-karts, play on bumper boats and ride some amusement park rides.
For more information, read our full article here.
For more information, read our full article here.
Which of these places is your favorite, and what others would you recommend for a spring visit?
