Glacial lakes, along with 16 state parks and recreation areas, make Watertown a popular destination for all kinds of outdoors-lovers. Along with these great outdoor amenities, Watertown features all sorts of area attractions.
Farm Island State Recreation Area is one of Pierre’s busiest attractions. This recreation area features beaches, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, eight miles of trails, campgrounds, fishing and more. Fish the Missouri River off the docks at Steamboat Park. The park also offers an 18-hole disc golf course, a picnic shelter and a playground. Along with these excellent outdoor amenities, Pierre offers must-see attractions. The South Dakota National Guard Museum gives visitors a glimpse of South Dakota's military history. Follow the Trail of Governors to see life-sized bronze statues of former state leaders. Families will love the South Dakota Discovery Center's fun, interactive science exhibits.
Hike, bike or ski from Edgemont to Deadwood on the Mickelson Trail in South Dakota. Open year-round, it features bridges and tunnels through the Black Hills.
Custer’s location in the Black Hills and proximity to some of South Dakota’s biggest attractions make it an incredible destination for adventure-seekers.
Outdoor recreation, hidden gems, nearby iconic sites, and unique fossils — the small Black Hills town of Hill City is ready to surprise and amaze.
Travel to northeastern South Dakota and take in all of the outdoor recreation possibilities in Brookings. Experience 70 acres of nature at McCrory Gardens. Located on the campus of South Dakota State University, you can wander the botanical garden and arboretum as well as an education & visitor center. Dakota Nature Park, a city landfill-turned-multipurpose park, features bike trails, fishing ponds, kayaking, canoeing, bird-watching and picnic areas.
The Needles at Custer State Park have become one of the park’s biggest attractions. These soaring, slender granite rock formations attract visitors from near and far alike. Hike through Custer State Park and see the Needles for yourself.
Explorers of all ages can learn about Rapid City’s prehistoric past at Dinosaur Park, an iconic attraction filled with larger-than-life sculptures.
This laccolith structure is considered sacred by many of the area’s Native American tribes, so hikers will likely find religious offerings around the park's trail system. Along with its hiking trails, visitors can enjoy fishing, kayaking, camping and rafting.
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