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TAKE THE BACK ROADS History resonates across the gentle hills of northeastern South Dakota. Get to know our story at places like Nicollet Tower & Interpretive Center, west of Sisseton, Laura Ingalls Wilder in De Smet, the Mellette House in Watertown, or the Pickler Mansion in Faulkton. PLAN YOUR TRIP EXPERIENCE Pursue your favorite outdoor pastime on our many glacial lakes, or on a pheasant hunting trip of a lifetime. Travel with family to Splash Central Waterpark in Huron, Storybook Land in Aberdeen, the Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown, or the Children’s Museum of South Dakota in Brookings. Family fun awaits you at one of our many great events including the Brookings Summer Arts Festival in Brookings, the Brown County Fair in Aberdeen, or the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. You’ll find more great events on our website. Check out our 2023 event calendar for rodeos, car shows, and much more. Take the back roads of Northeast South Dakota! GLACIAL LAKES & PRAIRIES TOURISM ASSOCIATION PO Box 244, Watertown SD 57201 | 800-244-8860 CONNECT WITH US SDGlacialLakes.com | #SDGlacialLakes Take the Back Roads GLACIAL LAKES & PRAIRIES REGION OF NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA YOU’RE INVITED! Oh the roads you will travel and the characters you will meet along the way. Family attractions, historical museums, great events, and family owned friendly businesses await you. Travel with your friends to tour and sample a local winery or brewery. Visit with soldiers and reenactors during the annual Fort Sisseton Historical Festival. Explore the home of Laura Ingalls Wilder in De Smet. Or play amongst the Wizard of Oz Characters at Storybook Land in Aberdeen. MAKE MEMORIES Vacation time is meant to be taken. It’s quality time, with family and friends, enjoying and living life. Vacation is also time to just be in the moment, and we have many great places, people, and events to enhance your next road trip. Visit the Terry Redlin Art Center in Watertown to view over 160 of Redlin’s original oil paintings. Spend the day at play with your grandchildren at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota in Brookings. Family fun awaits you at one of our many great events including the Buckhorn Rodeo in Britton, the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, or Horse & Buggy Days in Sisseton. WE ARE YOUR DESTINATION Your Bucket List Awaits You! FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION The Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region is home to some of the best fishing in the Upper Midwest. Walleye, perch, bass, and crappies will make us your favorite fishing spot. Be sure to check our website for regular fishing reports and updates throughout the year. As well, the annual South Dakota State Park Open House and Free Fishing Weekend is always the weekend before Memorial Day. We also have many family owned hunting lodges available to make your next pheasant hunting trip the best experience for you, your friends, and family. From beautiful state parks and private campgrounds, to a bed and breakfast or retreat, come travel the back roads of South Dakota, where you can relax at one of our resorts, or view the best sunset you’ve ever seen on the shores of our glacial lakes. Sign up on our website to receive our quarterly E-Newsletter today @ www.sdglaciallakes.com, or call 1-800-244-8860. Like us on Facebook to keep updated on all of our great events, attractions, giveaways, and more! www.facebook.com/sdglaciallakes. Take the back roads for an affordable road trip and experience family attractions, great events, and outdoor recreation in northeast South Dakota. EXPLORE MORE of South Dakota Take the back roads! AND VISIT US IN NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA Our Glacial Lakes and Prairies Region has something for everyone in your family to enjoy 1. SHOPPING AND DINING Throughout the Glacial Lakes and Prairies Region you’ll find historic downtowns with locally owned restaurants and retail stores. Stroll the streets and find yourself an unique gift, soak up the sun, and experience local food and flavors. 2. ART AND HISTORY The Terry Redlin Art Center in Watertown, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder attractions in De Smet are well known as must see stops and host many repeat visitors from across the country each year. Several cities in our region feature sculpture walks each year as well as murals showcased on many of their downtown buildings. 3. CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH ONE OF OUR MANY GREAT EVENTS! You’ll find a wide variety of annual events including car shows, fairs, rodeos, powwows, and so much more. From the annual Fort Sisseton Historical Festival at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, to the Brown County Fair in Aberdeen or our State Fair in Huron, the Crystal Springs Rodeo near Clear Lake, or plan your visit to see the Vintiques Car Show in Watertown, you can easily plan several road trips to our Glacial Lakes and Prairies Region each year. 4. ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES Enjoy a live concert at the Swiftel Center in Brookings or spend a weekend at one of the casinos, which each also have concerts and entertainment throughout the year. Attend a local community theatre performance in Aberdeen, Brookings, or at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park. Several of our cities host free downtown music throughout the summer. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. www.sdglaciallakes.com/events/ FISHING IN THE GLACIAL LAKES & PRAIRIES REGION Fishing is one of the most popular ways to enjoy the outdoors in Northeast South Dakota. With over 120 glacial lakes you can enjoy great walleye, bass, perch, crappie, or northern fishing, and the bite is always on. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has installed accessible fishing piers in a number of state parks across South Dakota, as well as other accessible facilities to support outdoor activities. So whether you’re an experienced angler with your own boat or a new angler that wants to learn, or teach your kids, you will find many opportunities to explore our great outdoors in South Dakota. Find our latest fishing report or request our 2023 Glacial Lakes Travel Guide @ www.sdglaciallakes.com. You can also find a full list of accessible piers at www.gfp.sd.gov/fish including Richmond Lake near Aberdeen, Oakwood Lakes near Bruce, Roy Lake near Lake City, and many more. COMMUNITY PONDS ARE STOCKED EACH YEAR WITH FISH BY SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH & PARKS Community or urban ponds are located throughout the state. Some of those in the Glacial Lakes and Prairies Region include Wylie Park near Aberdeen, Ravine Lake in Huron, Redlin Art Center ponds or Lions Park in Watertown or Visitor Center Pond located behind the Milbank Visitor Center in Milbank. These ponds are a great opportunity for new anglers, kids, or your family.
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