DE SMET
Things to See & Do DE SMET - LAURA INGALLS WILDER’S
"LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE" 1-866-528-7273,
www.desmetsd.com, Pioneering heritage at its best! Feel the famous “Little House” stories, written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, come to life on her Dakota Prairie. The Memorial Society, Pageant Association, and Ingalls Homestead all relate Laura’s story. DeSmet boasts shopping, B&Bs, motels and restaurants.
INGALLS HOMESTEAD - LAURA’S LIVING PRAIRIE 20812 Homestead Road, DeSmet, SD 57231, 1-800-776-3594 or (605) 854-9040
www.ingallshomestead.com,
mail@ingallshomestead.com Laura’s stories come alive on the historic land Laura’s Pa homesteaded in 1880. Covered wagon rides, one-room classroom session, hands-on exhibits, horse rides, more. Wholesome, educational fun! 9am-7pm Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day. Call for spring/autumn hours.
DELL RAPIDS
Visitor Information CITY OF DELL RAPIDS PO Box 10, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, (605) 428-3595,
www.cityofdellrapids.org Known for “The Dells,” scenic rose quartzite rock formations. Distinctive architecture from the 1880s through the 1930s. Dell Rapids’ Historic Business District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Camping and lodging facilities available.
Things to See & Do
BAUMBERGER VINEYARD & WINERY 47327 SD Hwy 34, Dell Rapids, SD 57022 (605) 254-8986,
www.baumbergervineyard.com Producing wines that vary in taste but hold the signature Baumberger finesse. Experience our passion-1/2 mile east of I-29 on Hwy 34.
THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE Dell Rapids, (605) 428-3580,
www.dellrapidsgrandoperahouse.com email:
thegrandoperahouse@live.com The Grand Opera House, built in 1888, was exquisitely refurbished in 2009. Enjoy concerts and plays or reserve for private functions and weddings. The elegant setting is perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine while enjoying a meal at one of our dinner theaters.
DELMONT
Visitor Information DELMONT (605) 779-2621,
www.delmontsd.org Visit hometown Delmont, 35 miles south of Mitchell off I-90 exit 325. Offers food, gas, lodging, camping, 9-hole golf, parks, baseball, Pumphouse Museum, Onion House, Firemen’s Memorial, churches, hunting, fishing. Housing lots available. Home of Bluebird Locker, Kuchen Festival, Old Time Harvest Festival, Firemen’s Sausage Supper.
ELK POINT
Visitor Information ELK POINT CHAMBER P.O. Box 872, Elk Point, SD 57025, (605) 356-2043,
www.elkpoint.org Located in the southeast corner of South Dakota. Enjoy the city park, nine-hole golf course, Union County Museum. Camping hook-ups in the park, one motel, restaurants and gas stations. Explore the history of Elk Point.
UNION COUNTY COMMISSION 209 E. Main, Suite 200, Elk Point, SD 57025, (605) 356-2041.
Accommodations
HOMETOWNE INN 909 W. Main St., I-29 Exit 18, Elk Point, SD 57025 (605) 356-2667,
www.hometowneinn.com, email:
hometowninn@iw.net 18 units with a hometown atmosphere. Reasonable rates, Cable TV, pets, truck/RV parking, café/lounge next door. Located along the historic Lewis & Clark Trail. Golf course, walking trails nearby. 60 minutes from Sioux Falls, 20 minutes from Sioux City, IA.
Campgrounds
ELK POINT CITY PARK CAMPGROUND PO Box 280, Elk Point, SD 57025, (605) 356-2141,
www.elkpoint.org email:
buumerstreet@iw.net I-29/Exit 18, 1 mile east and 2 blocks south on Harrison. Lewis & Clark Wayside Exhibit at Park. 23 electrical sites, beautiful landscaped park, firepits, picnic tables, shelters, volleyball court, ball diamonds, park equipment, bathhouse. May 1–Oct. 1.
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Dining & Shopping
EDGAR’S OL’ FASHIONED SODA FOUNTAIN 107 E. Main, Elk Point, SD 57025, (605) 356-3336,
www.edgarssoda.com email:
edgars@sd.cybernex.net - Located in Pioneer Drug, 1 mi. east of I-29 exit 15 or 18 on the business loop. Authentic old-fashioned soda fountain and gift shop. Delicious old-fashioned sodas, floats and ice cream treats.
EMERY
Visitor Information CITY OF EMERY 560 South Dakota Hwy 262, Emery, SD 57332, (605) 449-4455
www.cityofemerysd.com, email:
emerycity@triotel.net Located 4 miles off Interstate 90 between Mitchell and Sioux Falls. Camping, swimming, sand volleyball, city parks.
FLANDREAU
Visitor Information FLANDREAU DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO Box 343, Flandreau, SD 57028-0343, (605) 997-2492,
www.cityofflandreau.com Visit Flandreau, walk our streets and enjoy a friendly, “hometown” environment. Flandreau is a small town with a vision of the future. We invite you to be a part of it. For more information, please contact the Flandreau Development Corporation.
FREEMAN
Visitor Information CITY OF FREEMAN P.O. Box 43, Freeman, SD 57029, 1-888-595-9755,
www.freemaninfo.com Located on US Hwy 81, 23 miles south of I-90 and 35 miles west of I-29. Preserving a rich German heritage. Schmeckfest in Spring, Heritage Hall Museum, Prairie Arboretum, golf, camp- ing, parks, swimming, ethnic foods, unique shopping.
Accommodations & Shopping
FENSEL’S MOTEL & GIFT SHOP 500 N. US Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-4204 or 1-800-658-3319 Located on Hwy. 81 in Freeman. Relax in a motel with clean and cozy rooms, cable TV and reasonable rates. One of the largest gift shops in Southeast South Dakota, specializing in decorative and floral accents for your home. Plug-ins for campers.
FREEMAN COUNTRY INN 1019 S. Hwy 81, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-4888 Located on Hwy 81, 34 miles North of Yankton. 27 rooms including 2 suites. Complimentary toast and coffee/juice bar, large vehicle parking. Pets welcome. Restaurant and Lounge next door.
Things to See & Do
HERITAGE HALL MUSEUM 748 South Main, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-7545,
www.freemanmuseum.org,
info@freemanmuseum.org - Has one of the largest Native American artifact exhibits in upper Midwest. Featuring pioneer tools, machinery, autos, motorcycles, 1927 airplane, large wildlife display, toys, buildings and much more! Admission $2 - $4, Tues - Sat, 11am - 4:30pm, Sun. 1pm - 4:30pm. Memorial Day to Labor Day or by appointment.
PRAIRIE ARBORETUM South of Freeman Academy, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-4237 The Prairie Arboretum – A forty acre plot with an outdoor amphitheatre, visitor center, large winding pond area, over a mile of walking trails, a rose garden, perennial gardens, dwarf conifer garden and several sculptures.
SCHMECKFEST Box S, Freeman, SD 57029, (605) 925-4542,
www.schmeckfest.com Schmeckfest, a festival of tasting, is held on the Freeman Academy campus. The annual festi- val features a German family-style meal, craft and food demonstrations, historical and musical presentations, followed by a musical production held each evening. Event is held March 23-24 and March 30-31, 2012.
GARRETSON Campgrounds
PALISADES STATE PARK 25495 485th Ave., Garretson, SD 57030, (605) 594-3824, fax (605) 594-2369
www.gfp.sd.gov/state-parks, email:
palisadespark@state.sd.us Located 1-1/2 miles south of Garretson off Hwy 11. Magnificent rock formations for rock climb- ing enthusiasts. Camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing and canoeing. Great ★ Service
www.southeastsouthdakota.com
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