Visit This Incredible Place In South Dakota For A Tropical Vacation

It's November, which means that temperatures are going to continue to plummet before they rise again. If you crave the tropics but don't have the funds to cover it, you're in luck, as South Dakota is home to this incredible place that will make you think you're on vacation:

You know Sioux Falls for its ample history, shopping, and iconic Falls Park, but did you know that it is also home to...

...the colorful Butterfly House & Aquarium?

Opened in 2002, the Butterfly House is the only public salt water aquarium and year-round butterfly house in South Dakota, making for a unique experience for the entire family!

What can you expect to see at the Butterfly House? For starters, there are more than 800 free-flying butterflies from around the world...

...hundreds of tropical fish in a few different tanks...

...and even some hands-on opportunities at the Shark & Stingray Touch Pool!

As if you needed another reason to visit, the Butterfly House also hosts a number of special events, which range from family flashlight tours to whiskey tastings and camps!

The Butterfly House & Aquarium are located at 4320 Oxbow Avenue in Sioux Falls and are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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