Bustling cities infuse this region with arts, culture and history, while the Missouri River and pristine state parks offer peaceful moments and scenic views just minutes from the action. Southeast region HIGHLIGHTS ALL-AGES FUN: Sioux Falls is filled with family attractions. Gaze at coral reefs teeming with saltwater fish and then step into a jungle filled with butterflies at Butterfly House & Aquarium . View more than 1,000 animals at the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History . At Washington Pavilion , let kids learn and play with hands-on science exhibits. In Mitchell, see an active archeological site at Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village . HISTORY LESSONS: In Sioux Falls, see architectural details at the Pettigrew Home & Museum , and take a self-guided tour of the 1893 Old Courthouse Museum to see stained glass windows and murals. Explore local history in Yankton at the 1909 Mead Cultural Education Center , originally built as part of the Dakota Hospital for the Insane. In Vermillion, browse natural history and archeological exhibits at the W.H. Over Museum . SCENIC ADVENTURES: Enjoy sandy beaches at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area , pink quartzite cliffs at Palisades State Park , a 1,350-acre lake at Lake Herman State Park , calm river waters at Big Sioux Recreation Area and picturesque hiking trails at Good Earth State Park . Experience the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at Missouri National Recreational River or hike to the top of Spirit Mound north of Vermillion. Falls Park, Sioux Falls The World's Only Corn Palace, Mitchell MAJOR CITIES & TOWNS Sioux Falls, Madison, Mitchell, North Sioux City, Vermillion, Yankton Turn to page 206 to learn more about the Southeast region. TravelSouthDakota.com // 33
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