Located in Tyndall, a community about 30 miles northwest of Yankton in southeastern South Dakota, is the Tyndall Bakery. This classic, small town bakery has been in business for more than 80 years. They are known for their baked-fresh-daily rolls, pastries, buns, bread, kuchen, cookies, holiday candies and more. Hours are 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 6:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday.
FAIR CHASE - Naturally-produced pheasants from exceptional habitat, only. UNGUIDED - You get a map of the property and a landowner tour and are left to hunt as you like. PRIVATE-EXCLUSIVE - Your group gets private, exclusive use of the land and lodging (five different properties). THE PHEASANT CAMP EXPERIENCE - The camp-type experience was built into the UGUIDE system by following the principles above. That translates to your group, your lodging, your land and your special unique experience.
Recognized by Travel + Leisure as a ‘Best Hotel in The World’ in 2022 and Condé Nast Traveler as a ‘Best Resort in the World’ in 2020, Under Canvas Mount Rushmore near Keystone is tucked within ponderosa pines and common juniper, located on an original gold mining settlement less than four miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Unique amenities include on-site dining, ensuite bathrooms with organic bath products, West Elm furnishings, wood-burning stoves and firewood, an on-site nature walk, daily resort programming, and a Guest Experience Coordinator. Offering upscale accommodations and majestic views of Mount Rushmore and the surrounding Black Hills, Under Canvas is a one-of-a-kind accommodation for those seeking to explore Custer State Park and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Our season runs May through September.
The Charles Murtha House is a two-story, triple-walled brick house completed in 1892 for Charles Murtha, a pioneer of Union County and an early City Officer for the City of Elk Point. In 2013 the house and property was purchased by the Union County Historical Society. It houses a vast collection of historical acquisitions from throughout Union County and southeastern South Dakota. Museum hours are 1-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday). Appointments can be scheduled by phone.
Located in the southeastern part of the state, south of Sioux Falls and near Beresford, this hidden treasure has a lush growth of native woods. Horseback riders, hikers, bikers and cross-country skiers enjoy several miles of trail through the forest along Brule Creek. The trees and plants attract a variety of birds sure to keep botanists and birdwatchers entertained for hours. Campers enjoy the quiet well-shaded campsites, and the horse camp is the perfect base for a weekend of riding.
Public art thrives in the alleyways of downtown Brookings. The Urban Canvas consists of seven murals, five of which were created by artist, Robbie Jelsma. The sixth was a collaboration with SDSU art students and artist Molly Wicks. The seventh was created in the fall of 2019 by Pandr Design Company from San Diego, incorporating local elements. The mural is part of the South Dakota Department of Tourism’s “State of Create” campaign. These seven colorful outdoor canvases make great backdrops for a family photo or styled photo shoot.
Visit South Dakota’s oldest winery, located just minutes from downtown Vermillion. Stop in, and one of our wine experts will guide you through an original South Dakota wine experience. The spectacular setting overlooking the Missouri River valley offers a relaxing escape from the ordinary. While at the winery, enjoy the hospitality of the Buffalo Run Resort, where overnight guests experience a unique bed and breakfast. Valiant Vineyards is the perfect place to start or end your day.
Valley View Country Club (VVCC) is located in northeastern South Dakota, four miles west of Sisseton on SD Highway 10. Its name depicts the beautiful, commanding view of the valley to the east. VVCC is a 9-hole course with a superior rating. It has watered fairways and lush greens throughout the golfing season, and it features 3,174 yards and a slope rating of 113. It is open to non-members. Food and beverages are available at the new clubhouse (closed during winter months).
The Verendrye Museum in Fort Pierre is named for Louis and Chevalier Verendrye, two French brothers who explored the upper reaches of the Missouri River. The museum is located in the old American Legion Hall, a 1930s vintage building owned by the City of Fort Pierre. It houses a collection of South Dakota and regional artifacts documenting the early history of the area. It is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday from late May through early September.
The Verendrye Site and Monument sits atop a hill overlooking the city of Fort Pierre. It is one of only a few verifiable sites associated with the first Europeans to explore the northern Great Plains region. Frenchman Pierre Gaultier De La Verendrye and his sons explored the interior of North America in the 18th century. In 1743, the brothers buried a lead plate. It was discovered by high school students in 1913 and is now on display at the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre.
