De Smet 886-LAURASD or 886-528-7273 www.desmetsd.com Population 1,089. Explore Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little Town on the Prairie”. Visit original homes of the famous author, take covered wagon rides, see the pageant and visit many unique shops on Main Street. Check out our new Event & Wellness Center on Face-book & Website to see what we have to offer and how we can accommodate your needs. De Smet is a sportsman’s paradise with the state’s largest natural lake, Lake Thompson, nearby. Enjoy a 9 hole golf course, museum, library, wonderful city park, bed & breakfasts & great lodging for a fun filled vacation or a wonderful place to live, own a business & raise a family. • See & DO • glacial lakes & prairies HerItAge HOuSe BeD & BreAkfASt 605-854-9370 126 Calumet Avenue www.heritagehousesd.com The Heritage House is located in the heart of De Smet. Built in 1888 as a bank, this historical landmark was restored into a guesthouse with old world atmosphere. All suites have private baths, cable TV and wireless internet. We welcome couples, families & hunters. lAurA INgAllS WIlDer HIStOrIC HOmeS 1-800-880-3383 105 Olivet Avenue, De Smet, SD www.discoverlaura.org Immerse yourself in the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder! Tour the original school and homes of the Ingalls family, the Surveyors’ House and the Ingalls Home. Visit our exhibit containing original Ingalls-Wilder artifacts. Try pioneer activities in our Discovery Center. Located in De Smet, one block east of the courthouse. Open Year-Round. Call or check our website for tour availability. lAurA INgAllS WIlDer pAgeANt (800) 776-3594 www.desmetpageant.org Capture the pioneering spirit of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books with this year’s production of “The Long Winter.” The Dakota Prairie provides a beautiful setting for this outdoor theater production. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. 2020 Dates: July 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26. • ACCOmmODAtIONS • • CAmpINg • De Smet CIty WASHINgtON pArk De Smet Super Deluxe INN & SuIteS 877-687-7523 www.desmetsuperdeluxeinn.com De Smet is a growing little city, but the Tourists keep our town buzzing. Come see what the buzz is all about. We have business rates. Sportsmen of all kinds, once you have stayed here, you’ll stay again. We have free Kennels in the garage and allow pets in certain rooms for a fee and signed pet rules. Boat parking and new game cleaning station. Book online or call for discounts. 605-854-3731 Third Street and Harvey Dunn Avenue Water, electricity, bathhouse and warm water showers, tenting, lots of shade trees, volleyball court and horseshoe pits. Camping available. For rates, contact the City of De Smet. fAulktON 605-598-6515 www.faulktoncity.org Population 736. The Carousel City, Faulkton is situated between the James and Missouri Rivers, along US Hwy. 212. Attractions include: Historic 1882 Victorian Pickler Mansion, Happy Times Carousel, Faulk County Museum, Faulk County Courthouse and Greener Murals and best golf value in Central South Dakota at our 9-hole course. Camping available at Faulkton City Park and Lake Faulkton. flANDreAu INgAllS HOmeSteAD 1-800-776-3594 20812 Homestead Road De Smet, SD 57231 www.ingallshomestead.com “Laura’s Living Prairie.” Interactive pioneer heritage museum on the land Laura Ingalls Wilder’s family home-steaded. Covered wagon rides, 1880’s school session, pioneer activities. Camping available. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Call for spring and autumn hours. • DININg • tHe OxBOW reStAurANt 605-854-9988 Hwy 14. & Calumet Ave. www.desmetoxbow.com Email: genstore1@mchsi.com Dining for up to 150. Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials daily. Sunday Lunch Buffet and for larger groups too. Buses welcome. Open 6 a.m. -7:30 p.m. daily. For more information call or email. Host: The Myers Family. WWW.SDglACIAllAkeS.COm Open year-round De Smet, South Dakota Tour Original Homes & Schoolhouse Ingalls-Wilder Exhibit • Pioneer Activities www.discoverlaura.org • 800-880-3383 TravelSouthDakota.com // 191
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