The Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls features more than 1,000 animals from around the world. The 45-acre park offers up-close views of animals often not found in larger zoos, including giraffes, tigers, rhinos and primates. Ride a camel or get a kiss from a sheep in the Hy-Vee Face-to-Face Farm. Also included is the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, a one-in-the-world collection of 150 mounted animals including 38 vanishing species. Open daily; see our website for up-to-date admission hours.
The downtown Brookings Cottonwood Coffee was the original coffeehouse, built in 2006. Since then, we have served exceptional coffee and managed to become an integral part of the surrounding community. Staffed by knowledgeable and friendly baristas, you can find anything here from a handcrafted shot of espresso (roasted in the same building) to real fruit smoothies. From-scratch baked goods are brought in daily and the lunch and dinner menus boast a wide variety of sandwiches, soups and other fresh, delicious options. We are open seven days per week and our hours are 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.
Built in 1911, the FlatIron was originally known as The Gibson House — and is reminiscent of the Flatiron in Manhattan, NY with its triangular footprint. This two-story boutique hotel is one of many historic sandstone buildings located in Hot Springs. The hotel features six suites with full kitchens and private bathrooms, several balconies, three private sleeping rooms, a shared courtyard with gas fire pit, off-street parking, and a shared library. Experience the perfect blend of luxury and history in our exquisitely designed suites and sleeping rooms. Each lodging space marries refined elegance with timeless charm, offering unparalleled comfort and a stay steeped in South Dakota heritage.
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 alike can find relaxation and respite while staying with us. Our property is designed to offer everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay, including modern amenities like an indoor pool, fitness center, and on-site dining.
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 it easy to come and go. Enjoy free continental breakfast together with coffee, tea and juice, and keep active at our fitness center. Our pet-friendly hotel features free Wi-Fi, a microwave, and a refrigerator in all rooms.
Pure Bliss Bakery & Cafe is a locally-owned restaurant that does baking the old fashioned way. Located in downtown Pierre, Pure Bliss serves breakfast items and two daily lunch specials four days a week. Our hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, with breakfast served 9-10:30 a.m. and lunch served 11 a.m.-2 pm. Check Facebook for our specials and any updates to our hours.
Spearfish Brewing is a craft brewery located in downtown Spearfish. It is dedicated to brewing classic American lagers and craft ales brewed in the Black Hills. There are also other beverage options, including sparkling waters made in-house, locally-made kombucha with a rotating selection of flavors, soda, and wine. Food can be ordered in the taproom from a “gastro-pub” menu. Hours are 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday.
Located in downtown Brookings, the Antique Gallery Mall is a multi-dealer antique mall with quality antiques and a friendly atmosphere. You'll find two levels for reminiscing and treasure hunting, an awesome variety of depression and elegant glassware, primitives, farm, furniture, vintage clothes, comic books, books, jewelry, Victorian, mid-century, re-purposing, and more. We are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The Rushmore View RV Park and Campground is located adjacent to the Magnuson Grand Rushmore View hotel in Keystone. A view of Mount Rushmore is available from the main parking lot and check-in area. It is within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and attractions. This seasonal RV park offers full-service, pull-through or back-in, shaded sites along Grizzly Creek. Amenities include a shower house and guest laundry. It is a pet-friendly property.
Whether it's a family vacation, convention, meeting, group tour, athletic event, or pheasant hunting trip, the Mitchell Convention and Visitors Bureau is here to help. While in Mitchell, experience the World's Only Corn Palace, Prehistoric Indian Village, Dakota Discovery Museum, McGovern Legacy Museum, and the Carnegie Resource Center. Make new memories in Mitchell - the ones we remember from road trips past, now lay ahead for the whole family. Visit our office 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
