Cultural Heritage As the region's largest city, Sioux Falls offers historical museums, downtown din-
ing, nightlife, ar t galleries, theaters and a zoo. You'll find a vintage trolley system that provides free rides to the Old Cour thouse Museum and to a variety of formal and ethnic restaurants. Stop along the way at the Washington Pavilion of Ar ts and Science – one of the only facilities in the country to house a visual ar ts center, a hands-on science center and a performing ar ts center. See a real Broadway show or hear the world-renowned South Dakota Symphony. If you enjoy local talent, southeast South Dakota offers great community theater.
Check out the Sioux Empire Community Theatre in Sioux Falls, Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison or the Lewis & Clark Playhouse/Dakota Theater at Yankton. Or take in a concer t or play at the restored Grand Opera House in Dell Rapids. Discover outstanding works of ar t by Native Americans and other regional ar tists
at the Dakota Discovery Museum in Mitchell, the Center of Western Studies and the Washington Pavilion's Visual Ar ts Center in Sioux Falls, The South Dakota Ar t Museum in Brookings and other museums and galleries throughout the region. Explore natural and cultural history at the W.H. Over Museum in Vermillion.
Museums in Sioux Falls, Dell Rapids, Freeman, Mitchell, Wessington Springs and Yankton also have preserved ar tifacts that showcase the rich Native American and pioneering history of the region. The National Music Museum features musical instruments spanning five centuries from around the globe. Mark your calendar for these annual ar t events: Prairie Hills Ar t Show at
Wessington Springs in June, Madison's Mar t in the Park and Brookings’ Summer Ar ts Festival in July, Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Ar ts Festival in August, plus many more. More the 50,000 people visit downtown Sioux Falls for the annual Sidewalk Ar ts Festival in September. The Sculpture Walk is on display throughout the year in downtown Sioux Falls, and are changed each year. Yankton has also added a new River Walk of sculptures throughout the downtown area.
Shopping, Dining & Accommodations If shopping and eating is what you enjoy, we have you covered. Many stores
carry the “Made in South Dakota” label. These items range from buffalo jerky to beautiful handcrafted items made by honest hardworking South Dakotans. How about antiques? You may discover that hard-to-find item you've been look-
ing for. There's hardly a better treasure hunt than what you'll find in the many antique stores and malls throughout the region. Communities that offer exceptional antique shopping include Canton, Mitchell, Sioux Falls and Yankton. OK, here's the tasty stuff. You will be surprised by the diversity of restaurants,
spor ts bars, coffee shops and wineries in southeast South Dakota. While some establishments feature South Dakota's finest cuts of locally grown beef and buffalo, you'll also find a variety of authentic ethnic and international cuisine. Edgar’s Ol’ Fashioned Soda Fountain, in Elk Point, serves authentic sodas, phosphates and other ice cream treats at a restored turn-of-the-century soda fountain. Several local wineries, which grow their own grapes and make their wine on the
premises, also offer tours, wine tasting and special events throughout the year. The lodging choices in southeast South Dakota include everything from a charm-
ing rural retreat or cozy rustic lodge to upscale business lodging with all the amenities. Maroney Commons, in Howard, offers the perfect blend of small town hospitality, upscale lodging and fine dining for a true get away. No matter what the season in southeast South Dakota, you'll truly find an enjoy-
able and memorable experience. Welcome to Scenic - Serene - Simply South Dakota!
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