Attractions & Entertainment

There are many steps involved in the handcrafting of a single delicate Black Hills Gold jewelry design. Take a fascinating free tour through our Black Hills Gold jewelry factory to watch and learn how our gold jewelry is made by our skilled artisans. See the ancient process of lost-wax casting and how diamonds are cast in molten gold. Complimentary coffee and cookies for tour members are available. Please call to discuss and arrange details. The 90-minutes tours are only available on weekdays.

The Heritage Hall Museum & Archives is a cultural hub that celebrates and shares the history of the larger Freeman community. Our collection tells the story of the Germans-from-Russia immigrants who arrived in southeastern Dakota Territory starting in the 1870s. Our two exhibit halls and four historical buildings include thousands of artifacts that tell the story of the settlers who came from Amish, Hutterite, Lutheran, Reformed and Mennonite faith traditions. Our archives are filled with thousands of photos, documents and books available for research. We are open year-round, with our seasonal hours being 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, in the summer (May-September), and 12-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the winter (October-April).

The restored 1905 Opera House has housed motion pictures, roller skating, trapeze acts, plays, dances, concerts and was even used as the City Fire Hall for a period. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2001, an addition was built as a tribute to the late musician Kyle Evans of Company Cowboys. Events are scheduled throughout the year. Be sure to check the event calendar on the Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development website for show dates. Call ahead for a private tour.

The International Vinegar Museum in Roslyn is the world's first and only museum dedicated to the wonder that is vinegar. Learn how vinegar is made, who makes it and 101 uses for vinegar. The museum is open seasonally (May-early September), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday. See our Facebook page for any updates and the latest information..

Our farm was homesteaded in 1879, and our kids are the 6th generation to farm these same lands. This love of the land is what drives us to implement sustainable agriculture practices. We try to do things that will insure the land is handed down through the generations, and that will provide good, wholesome food for our family and yours. You can also contact us with any question or to request a visit to the farm, which is located about 20 minutes west of Sioux Falls on Highway 19. In the fall we offer both a self-serve pumpkin patch and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Patch locations, open dates, and prices are listed on our website.

The Nunpa Theatre is a two-screen movie theater located in Kyle in the heart of the Pine Ridge Reservation. First-run movies are typically shown Friday through Monday, but check our website and Facebook for the current schedule, ticket prices and which movies are playing. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. We love our customers, so feel free to stop by during normal business hours for our amazing popcorn and other concessions.

Newton Hills hosts many activities during the summer season. Each program is geared for families with young children and will expose participants to the natural and cultural features of the park. More than 200 species of birds visit the area each year. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, marmots, rabbits, red and gray fox and squirrels are also found within the park. There are 128 campsites, eight cabins and 10 horse camp sites.

Rush Mountain Adventure Park & Rushmore Cave offers family adventure with seven thrilling attractions in one location. Tour scenic Rushmore Cave, cruise down the mountain on the Rushmore Mountain Coaster, experience the Soaring Eagle Zipride, test your aim at the Gunslinger 7-D Ride, sift through dirt and sand in Gemstone Mining, and find your inner daredevil at the Wingwalker Challenge Course + Sky Tykes. You will find fun on all levels at Rush Mountain Adventure Park! We are located five miles east of Keystone and are open May-October (see website for current hours and special hours in March and April).

Established in 1992 and located on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation, Lakota Youth Development (aka Native American Advocacy Program) is a statewide, non-profit, grassroots organization serving persons residing on and off the lands of the tribal nations in South Dakota. Our goal is to re-establish and support a Hocoka (Sacred Circle) for the Oyate (people) to facilitate positive direction in their lives through Lakota Language, culture values and spirituality with our horse nation relatives. In addition to youth programs, Lakota Youth Development offers cultural heritage tourism in the form of lodging (tipis, tent sites and a bunkhouse) and cultural activities (historical tour, traditional Lakota games, dance performances, make and take cultural arts projects, native sports and more).