Created by Jarret Dahl and crew of Dahl's Chainsaw Art, the World's Largest Wooden Bigfoot Sculpture is located at their Keystone location. Carved out of ponderosa pine, cedar and cottonwood using chainsaws, the seated Sasquatch stands 23 feet tall. Completed in 2020 and named "Billie", the sculpture has been recognized by the World Record Academy as the world's largest.
The 60-room Wrangler Inn in Mobridge is centrally located near some of the best hunting and fishing in the Midwest. There are also meeting and banquet facilities to accommodate up to 120 people. The attached Windjammer Lounge features a linen-covered dining room and a casual sports bar overlooking beautiful Lake Oahe. Enjoy the extensive menu featuring appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, Prime Rib, steaks, seafood, pastas and more. The Windjammer is open 4 p.m.- 12 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
Wylie Park in Aberdeen provides numerous recreational opportunities for all ages. The park features camping, picnicking, playground areas, sand volleyball, softball, horseshoe courts, miles of trails, a swimming beach, miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, bike and skate rentals, wildlife exhibits, the Storybook Land Express Train, a train depot museum, and more. While visiting Wylie Park, follow the yellow brick road to Storybook Land & the Land of Oz. For a small fee, ride the train, roller coaster, carousel and balloon rides during the summer months (late May through early September). Wylie Park is open year-round and Storybook Land is open April 15 to October 15. Storybook Land and the Land of Oz rides, concessions and gift shop are open 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Wylie Thunder Road in Aberdeen is packed full of outdoor fun for all ages. Located in Wylie Park and next to Storybook Land, our attraction features single and double go-karts, mini-golf, Euro Bungy trampolines, bumper boats, and the Laser Maze Challenge. Thunder Road is open early May to mid-September. Summer hours of operation are 12 noon-10 p.m. daily. Group rates and private parties are available by reservation.
XIX Brewing Company is Vermillion's first and only brewery and taproom. With 12 beers, a customizable seltzer, and homemade root beer, there is something for everyone at XIX. We offer a welcome space for locals and visitors to gather, relax, and enjoy our wide selection of locally brewed beers. Current hours are 3-10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 3-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 12-6 p.m., Sunday. Check our website or Facebook for updated seasonal hours and special promotions..
Xtreme Dakota Bicycles is a retail bicycle shop located in Sturgis in the northern Black Hills. We love cycling and want you to have the same experience with this fantastic sport. Whether you are thinking about getting into riding a bike or are a competitive cyclist, we can help you with any of your cycling needs. We have a great reputation for repairing bicycles of any make or model with a very knowledgeable staff. We're open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday.
Custom built in 2015 and 2018, Yak Ridge cabins are nestled in the heart of the Black Hills and offer rustic charm, modern amenities (including Wi-Fi, heating and air conditioning), full kitchens, full bathrooms and covered porches. Enjoy beautiful views, wildlife, star-studded skies, campfires, and miles of trails in the adjacent Black Hills National Forest. We are open year-round and located just off of Highway 16 near Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Hill City and Keystone. Yak Ridge Guest Cabins delivers the best of both worlds – easy access to hiking, lakes and major attractions, and peace and tranquility. See our website for all amenities, more photos and details about each cabin.
The mission of the Yankton Convention and Visitors Bureau is to increase the economic impact and facilitate the continued development of the visitor industry in Yankton, a picturesque community on the Missouri River in southeastern South Dakota. Its staff is dedicated to promoting tourism in Yankton and helping all businesses benefit from the economic impact of visitor spending. Its office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Zesto is a locally-owned ice cream shop and a Pierre area favorite. In addition to soft serve ice cream and sherbet, we offer tasty food items, including pizza burgers, barbeque sandwiches, chicken fillet sandwiches, fish and chips, hot dogs, fries, tater tots, onion rings, and more. See our Facebook page for featured sherbet flavors and other specials. We are open March through October. Outdoor seating is available. Our hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday and Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday; and 12-8 p.m., Sunday.
Zesto in Brookings has been serving a variety of fresh burgers and iconic frozen ice cream treats since opening in the 1950s. We offer a long list of sweet flavors for our shakes and malts, along with a huge selection of candy, cookie, and pie mix-ins for our signature Avalanche. Whether you stop in for a family dinner, or a cold ice cream or sherbet treat after the game, we’re here to serve you. We are open year-round and our hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.
