Your Guide to City Winter Getaways in South Dakota

Harvester Kitchen (HK) by Bryan is an elevated food and wine experience located in the trendy Cherapa Place in downtown Sioux Falls. This chef-owned restaurant offers innovative, multi-course American cooking based on old-world techniques and the time-honored belief of warm, welcoming hospitality. It's also the only restaurant in South Dakota whose wine list and pairing experiences earned Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence award.

The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar features seasonal selections of the freshest ingredients, from salads and sandwiches to burgers and seafood entrees. The Farmhouse is rooted in the history and culture of Spearfish and the surrounding Black Hills, providing classic contemporary American dining in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Centered around rustic, warm and hearty seasonal food, The Farmhouse offers lunch and dinner, classic cocktails and an extensive wine list.

Tucked away on Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls, this elegant and intimate haven of ever-evolving craft cocktails can warm any winter night. Order a martini of whatever the barkeep recommends or a wine from their curated list. Then sit back and settle in for a classy night out downtown.

This destination day spa in Sturgis offers up a little recovery or reprieve for those enjoying the northern Black Hills' many outdoor adventures. Treatments at Cedar Rose Spa are inspired by diverse cultural influences and Western heritage. Embrace serenity in The Garden, a year-round outdoor relaxation area with hot tubs, a dry sauna housed in a traditional Native tipi, an infrared sauna, a steam room and a soaking tub.

There's something about waterfalls in winter that reveals the hidden magic of the season in a place like South Dakota — especially when decked out in the warm, colorful lights and cheery displays of the holiday season. Sioux Falls' annual Winter Wonderland event features more than 300,000 twinkling lights against the scenic backdrop of Falls Park, where water rushes 100 feet over a series of pink Sioux quartzite formations — creating a sight you'll never forget. 

Located in the heart of downtown Rapid City, Main Street Square keeps the city active through the winter with special events, arts and culture, and the super-popular ice skating rink. Ice skating in a city center on a beautiful winter day, grabbing a bite from a bevy of fabulous restaurants nearby, or going shopping after getting warmed up from some time on the ice all make for a beautiful day with friends or loved ones.

Things always heat up during winter in the Black Hills town of Deadwood. With nearby winter recreation like skiing, fat biking and snowmobiling (you can head out on the state-groomed snowmobile trails right from select hotels in town!) and special events held throughout the season, plus the great dining, gaming, hotels, shopping and nightlife found year-round in this historical Western town, there's no way you can't chase away the winter blues here.

For years, the small Black Hills town of Custer was known only for the world-class parks, wildlife, hiking, rock climbing and other outdoor offerings of the area. But delicious offerings all over town have now made it a real-deal foodie destination. Put Skogen Kitchen at the top of your list. And of all the great dining options. Nominated twice for a James Beard award, Chef Joseph, Eliza and their team are creating meals to build a trip around