The annual Sidewalk Arts Festival in downtown Sioux Falls is a free, outdoor event with more than 230 vendor booths featuring the region's best fine art, folk art and craft artisans. Enjoy activities for kids, live entertainment, food vendors and more on the streets surrounding the Washington
Experience the annual organized fall hike up the world's largest mountain carving-in-progress, Crazy Horse Memorial. The 10K (6.2-mile) route, round-trip, takes up to four hours to complete, with hikers setting their own pace. The terrain is hilly and rough with some steep inclines. Starting time is
The annual Sioux River Folk Festival, held at Newton Hills State Park near Canton, is a great family event that happens rain or shine. It is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional music for South Dakotans and the region. Enjoy musical performances, workshops, food vendors and yoga
Allevity Entertainment in Aberdeen features mini bowling, an interactive climbing wall, laser tag, arcade games, mini bowling, Spin Zone bumper cars, Ballocity kids play area, and jumbo foosball (8-player table). Come to Allevity to play with family, friends, co-workers, or teammates. After playing
The South Dakota Arts & Sculpture Trail is more than statues on a path — it’s a free public art museum that stretches across the entire state. Visitors and locals alike can experience hundreds of one-of-a-kind pieces, along with unique communities that help bring the art to life. Here, works can be found along main streets and riverfronts, in rural parks and literally carved into mountainsides … if you know where to look!
Western South Dakota boasts larger-than-life artworks amid some of the most beautiful landscapes in America; sometimes, they’re even part of the landscape. Experience sunrise at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, marvel at the enormity of Crazy Horse Memorial® and come face-to-face with U.S. presidents in downtown Rapid City — just a few of the brushes with art you can have in the Black Hills & Badlands.
In Central South Dakota, art brings history and Indigenous culture to life in captivating ways. Bask in the majesty of Dignity: Of Earth & Sky as you admire views of the Missouri River near Chamberlain, or reflect on military sacrifice at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. In fact, you can easily spend an entire day exploring the art, architecture and nature around Capitol Lake and the capitol grounds.
The Northeast Region is filled with hidden artistic gems. Marvel at the massive Faulkton Grain Elevator Mural, honoring small-town life in stunning detail. Pay your respects at Arlington’s military statues, a tribute to America’s heroes. And in Brookings, ignite your imagination at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, where hands-on exhibits and a towering T. rex make learning fun for all ages.
Southeast South Dakota is a hub of art, culture and creativity waiting to be explored. In Sioux Falls, the ever-changing SculptureWalk and inspiring Arc of Dreams transform downtown into an open-air gallery. Roadside attractions in this region aren’t just stops along the way — they’re works of art, from the whimsical creatures of Porter Sculpture Park in Montrose to The World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell. And charming small towns, from Vermillion to Yankton, offer more discoveries around every turn.
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