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2010-11 Vacation Guide
G REAT F ACES . G REAT P LACES .
Pull-out Map and Calendar of Events inside
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Contents
2 Overview
3 Getting Here, Getting Around
4 Information Centers
6 State Facts
7 Tourism Regions
8 Places of Interest
13 Public Campgrounds and
Recreation Areas
16 Vacation Ideas
24 Southeast Region
A slice of South Dakota charm
62 Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region
Stories from the frontier
88 Great Lakes Region
Land of the mighty Missouri
106 Black Hills, Badlands
& Lakes Region
Enchanting mountain getaway
112 Black Hills map
264 Index
This guide is published by the South Dakota
Of ce of Tourism; Black Hills, Badlands &
Lakes Association; Glacial Lakes & Prairies
Tourism Association; Great Lakes of South
Dakota Association; and Southeast South
Dakota Tourism Association. Back cover
photos copyright of Crazy Horse Memorial/
Linda M. Uphoff.
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Welcome
South Dakota is the land of Great Faces and
Great Places. From awe-inspiring Mount
Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse
Memorial, to the Mighty Missouri River, Fort
Sisseton Historic State Park and the World’s
Only Corn Palace, South Dakota won’t be a
place you soon forget.
Native Americans such as the Arikara, Mandan
and tribes of the Great Sioux Nation were
among the fi rst inhabitants of these lands.
According to many accounts, white men fi rst
entered South Dakota in 1743 when the
Verendrye brothers claimed the region for
France. Fur traders soon followed, and in 1804,
explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
made their famous trek up the Missouri River.
Native Americans such as the Arikara, Mandan
France. Fur traders soon followed, and in 1804,
explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
made their famous trek up the Missouri River.
France. Fur traders soon followed, and in 1804,
Today, South Dakota’s economy relies heavily
on agriculture. The rich soil of eastern South
Dakota supports a variety of crops, while
cattle and sheep graze on the sprawling
ranches of the western plains. South Dakota
is also a leading producer of beef cattle, hogs,
buffalo, sheep, honey, oats, rye, sunfl owers,
spring wheat, soybeans and corn.
is also a leading producer of beef cattle, hogs,
South Dakota is probably best known for its
people. The friendliness and hospitality of
South Dakotans keep visitors returning year
after year.
photo: Western Adventure
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Getting Here,
Getting Around
keyword, which will bring up a detailed map and
contact information for numerous South Dakota
attractions, events and travel services. It’s a new user-
friendly resource for you to use during your visit! Just
go to www.m.TravelSD.com.
Highways
Interstate 90 runs east-west across the state and
Interstate 29 runs north-south. Both offer easy
access to the state, but you’ll discover some of
South Dakota’s best scenery when you get off the
interstates and venture into our backcountry.
Trip Planner
The Interactive Trip Planner and travel tools on
www.TravelSD.com make South Dakota travel
planning easy. Build your entire vacation itinerary,
from lodging and activities to location maps, with
the step-by-step guide. Start your South Dakota
vacation today.
Skyways
South Dakota has two major airports: Rapid City
Regional and Sioux Falls Regional. Other cities
with air service include Aberdeen, Huron, Pierre,
Watertown and Yankton. Rapid City Regional
Airport is closest to the Black Hills and Mount
Rushmore National Memorial. Car rentals are
available at most airports.
Fuel Facts
On www.TravelSD.com, you will nd useful
information regarding the most recent fuel prices in
South Dakota. You’ll also nd a chart that shows how
fuel prices will affect your trip by showing how long it
takes (and how much fuel is required) to get to Mount
Rushmore National Memorial from a major city in our
surrounding states. For example, it takes 9 hours and
30 minutes to travel the 641 miles from Minneapolis
to Mount Rushmore. The fuel facts chart also gives a
total fuel cost to travel that distance.
Time Zones
South Dakota observes both Central and Mountain
times. The dividing line runs north-south roughly
down the center of the state.
total fuel cost to travel that distance.
For More Information
See www.TravelSD.com for a listing of agencies and
organizations to help you plan your South Dakota
adventure.
Travel Community
The community section of www.TravelSD.com
enables individuals to share their experiences, photos
and videos from their vacation or their favorite
destinations within South Dakota. Before your
vacation, check out the Travel Community on
www.TravelSD.com to see what others have said
about their South Dakota experience. After your trip,
go back to the site to post your own experiences.
Helpful resources
about their South Dakota experience. After your trip,
As you’re planning your South Dakota vacation, you
may nd some of the following resources very helpful.
Relocation
If you nd yourself wanting to make South Dakota
your home, here are some helpful resources.
If you nd yourself wanting to make South Dakota
your home, here are some helpful resources.
Travelsmart e-newsletter
South Dakota Travelsmart is a monthly
e-newsletter that highlights destinations, activities,
upcoming events and more. To subscribe, go to
www.TravelSD.com and click on the e-newsletter
link at the top of the page.
South Dakota Housing Authority
www.sdhda.org
Find a job in South Dakota
www.livedakota.org
http://dol.sd.gov/
www.m.TravelSD.com
While on your trip, you can also access
www.TravelSD.com on your mobile device. Visitors
have the option of searching by city, category or
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Travel Community
The community section of www.TravelSD.com
enables individuals to share their experiences, photos
and videos from their vacation or their favorite
destinations within South Dakota. Before your
vacation, check out the Travel Community on
www.TravelSD.com to see what others have said
about their South Dakota experience. After your trip,
go back to the site to post your own experiences.
Relocation
If you nd yourself wanting to make South Dakota
your home, here are some helpful resources.
South Dakota Housing Authority
www.sdhda.org
Find a job in South Dakota
www.livedakota.org
http://dol.sd.gov/
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