After Custer State Park on the western side of South Dakota, this park in the southeastern corner is the second-most visited in the state. The center of activity for the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area is the 25-mile Lewis and Clark Lake. The lake is one of four large reservoirs on the Missouri

The Holy Terror Mini Golf course is nestled on the side of a pine-covered slope in Keystone. Named after the last active gold mine in Keystone, the course will have you “screamin’ mulligans” as you putt around gold-flecked boulders, up steep hills, down through the mine sluice and around the

The Sioux Falls Homewood Suites is a newly-renovated, 95-room, all-suite Hilton hotel. Our guests include those who are here for one night or several months at a time. Our suites average 40 percent larger than standard hotel suites to accommodate families staying for long periods of time. We serve a

The Deadwood Mountain Grand is perched on a hill overlooking Historic Deadwood. This 98-room luxury hotel adjoins the historic Homestake Mine Slime Plant, which has been refurbished to house Deadwood’s only large-scale event center and casino. Amenities include a 24-hour casino, concert venue

Stay near the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center at the 100 percent smoke-free Quality Inn & Suites in Rapid City. We are located just about 27 miles north of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and about an hour west of Badlands National Park. Nearby attractions include Bear Country USA, Reptile Gardens

Located at the historic Hotel Alex Johnson in downtown Rapid City, Paddy O’Neill’s blends Old World Irish charm with the comfort of a neighborhood tavern. Sample a fine Irish whisky, sip on a cold brew, or feast on traditional Irish fare and mouthwatering American favorites. Enjoy the full lunch and

SOUTH DAKOTA MAGAZINE explores the state, looking for interesting people and places that define our culture, heritage, arts, nature and communities. The bi-monthly (6 per year) publication is written and headquartered at Yankton, the historic Missouri River city that was once the territorial capital

Friendly smiles and a warm welcome await you at Sheraton Sioux Falls and Convention Center. We are connected via enclosed walkway to the Sioux Falls Convention Center, Denny Sanford Premier Center and Sioux Falls Arena. Our location makes it easy to access the area, including such Fortune 500

The Baymont Inn & Suites in Pierre is located just blocks from the South Dakota Capitol building and five miles from the Oahe Dam, the second-largest earth-rolled dam in the world. We are one block from the Missouri River (one of the closest hotels to the river) and have boat parking and plug-ins