Your Ultimate Guide To Winter Attractions And Activities In South Dakota
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 06, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Winter in South Dakota means long, leisurely days curled up by a roaring fire and getting outdoors for epic adrenaline rushes as we zip down hills on sleds, snow tubes, and skis, depending on our mood that day. Part of the magic of the season, the holidays add almost non-stop magic with so many ways to celebrate the season, from marveling at the Christmas light displays in South Dakota to attending some of the season’s best activities and events. Pack your schedule with some of the best things to do in winter in South Dakota. Here’s some inspiration to get you started.
Christmastime in South Dakota allows us to relive some of that childhood magic as we look forward to the merriest day of the year. A drive through the neighborhood to see all of the Christmas lights – and decide which house has the best – allows us to harken back to a simpler time. But that’s just the beginning of the seasonal fun. From Christmas light displays to Christmas festivals, South Dakota transforms into a wonderland during the holiday season.
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Christmas Towns In South Dakota
With all there is to do during the Christmas season, we can sometimes forget to slow down and really enjoy the magic of the season. See if you can carve out some time in your holiday schedule for a day trip, or even a weekend getaway, to one of these delightful Christmas towns in South Dakota.
South Dakota is an outdoor lover’s paradise all year round, but it’s something magical during the winter. Whether you prefer a laidback adventure as you glide around an ice skating rink or you prefer an adrenaline rush by zipping down a hill on a snow tube. Not sure what to do next this winter? Check out these South Dakota winter activities.
Winter Getaways
Most people naturally think of summer when it comes to planning a getaway. However, there’s something oh-so-magical about a winter getaway, especially after it’s snowed. The world is a little bit quieter; the landscape transforms into a wonderland, and we have the chance to appreciate nature in a whole new way. Before the doldrums set in, plan a winter getaway in South Dakota.
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What are your favorite things to do in South Dakota in winter? Let us know in the comments! On the hunt for more free things to do in South Dakota in winter? How about going on a refreshing winter hike in South Dakota? For even more of the best hikes in South Dakota, head over to AllTrails.
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