Native American Tribes in South Dakota

Native American dancer on South Dakota praire during sunset
A Native American storyteller and performer in powwow regalia talking with a group of kids at Crazy Horse Memorial

Native American Tribes in South Dakota

Native American Storyteller on Outdoor Veranda at Crazy Horse Memorial

Welcome to the native land of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota.

 

Nine Native American tribes call South Dakota home, and each of them has a unique story to tell. Working together, they welcome visitors into their communities to educate and to share.

When visiting Native tribal communities, you will experience their genuine hospitality, discover authentic art, and hear about the fascinating history and unique culture of the people known by many as Sioux.

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Native American Tribes in South Dakota

Welcome to the native land of the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota. Nine Native American tribes...

Tastee Treet Drive-In

Yankton's Tastee Treet Drive-In is a good old-fashioned drive-in restaurant with great food, ice cream treats, shakes, and malts. You can dine in, take out, or enjoy car-side service. Seasonal hours are 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.

The Mint

The Mint is a family-owned and -operated restaurant in downtown Yankton with options of dining in or taking out. We serve Philly cheesesteaks, gyros, burgers, Buddha bowls, chapatis, soups, acai bowls, and more. Our current hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday (check Facebook for updates

St. Eustace Lodge and Family Retreat

St. Eustace Lodge and Family Retreat, Lowry

Families, hunters, fishing enthusiasts, vacationers are all welcome to St. Eustace Lodge and Family Retreat in Lowry in northcentral South Dakota. We are a family-owned and -operated bed and breakfast inviting you to enjoy the true meaning of sanctuary in our remodeled and restored church. Come

Days Inn Sioux Falls Empire

Days Inn Sioux Falls Empire, Sioux Falls

Conveniently located east of Interstate 29 near the Empire Mall, our Days Inn Sioux Falls Empire hotel is a great starting place for your South Dakota adventure. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, we make it easy to get to popular local attractions. Free large-vehicle parking makes

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites, Rapid City

ClubHouse Hotel & Suites, located in Rapid City in the Black Hills, is the gateway to Mount Rushmore National Memorial and other notable western South Dakota hotspots. Additionally, we're near Monument Health, making our hotel comfortable and convenient. Outdoor adventurers and business travelers

Dakota Angler & Outfitter

Dakota Angler & Outfitter, Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, Dakota Angler & Outfitter has been in business since December of 1996. We are a full service fly fishing shop that offers equipment from the best brands in the fly fishing world. In November 2009 we added a web-store to make it easy for our customers outside of the Black Hills

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