The Small Town In South Dakota That Comes Alive During The Winter Season
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Winter in South Dakota can be incredibly brutal, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be beautiful and fun! If you crave a little more charm and beauty during these chilly and drab months, we invite you to take a look at this small town in South Dakota that comes to life even more in winter:
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Winter in South Dakota
What is winter in South Dakota like?
Winter in South Dakota is, admittedly, frigid. You’ve definitely got to love the winter to make this state (or its northern counterpart) your home. But this just means that those of us who do live in South Dakota know exactly how to celebrate the coldest time of year. Some of the best things to do during winter in South Dakota are:
- Visit frozen waterfalls – Seriously, there are waterfalls in South Dakota, and in the winter many of them freeze over. It’s a sight you’ll never forget.
- Go snowmobiling – Zip through the trees on a snowmobile and get a look at the chilly countryside like you’ve never seen it: covered in snow.
- Check out Evans Plunge Mineral Springs – It doesn’t matter if it’s cold outside. It’s always warm at the indoor pool at Evans Plunge, which just so happens to be the oldest tourist attraction in the Black Hills.
Learn more about the best things to do in South Dakota for the winter.
Which small towns in South Dakota are awesome to visit in the winter?
Of course, with winter in SD being as it is, it’s no secret that some of our small towns love to go all-out for the season. There are a few awesome winter towns in South Dakota, including:
- Deadwood – This town gets lit up from head to toe each and every year, making it one of the most brilliantly glimmery holiday towns in South Dakota.
- Pierre – Okay, maybe this isn’t quite a “small town”, but it’s worth mentioning. Christmas at the Capitol is a tradition folks come from all over the state to experience.
- Lead – This town gets more than 200 inches of snow a year. We have to include it.
Learn more about all the best Christmas towns in South Dakota.
What is there to do during winter in Hot Springs, South Dakota?
With a population of just over 3,000 people, Hot Springs is not exactly a gigantic metropolis – but that’s okay! There just so happens to be a number of wonderful things in town to do while it’s chilly (okay, frigid) outside. Some of our favorite things to do in Hot Springs, South Dakota are things like:
- Evans Plunge – Sure, we already mentioned this, but it’s worth mentioning again. It’s one of South Dakota’s most popular hot springs destinations.
- Admire the art – Hot Springs is an artist town, and it shows in all its wonderful galleries, all of which are worth checking out.
- Mammoth Site – This one’s for the history AND archaeology geeks. Mammoth Site is exactly what it sounds like: an incredibly preserved mammoth “graveyard”. In the winter, it’s especially fascinating.
Learn more about Hot Springs, South Dakota.