Find us on Facebook /sdglaciallakes WATERTOWN 1-800-658-4505 or 605-753-0282 1 East Kemp Avenue Watertown, SD 57201 www.visitwatertownsd.com Population 21,982. Over 800 sleeping rooms, 60 restaurants, 2 beautiful lakes, 4 campgrounds, bike and walking trails. Home of Terry Redlin Art Center, Goss Opera House, Bramble Park Zoo, Mellette House (1st Governor of South Dakota). RAMKOTA HOTEL 605-886-8011 1901 9th Avenue SW Full-service hotel featuring Minervas Restaurant & Bar, room service available. Complimentary breakfast. All rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators and free WiFi. Relax in our indoor pool/hot tub and fitness room. Pets Welcome with fee. Adjacent to the Watertown Event Center. DEMPSEYS BREWERY, RESTAURANT, & PUB 605-882-9760 127 North Broadway A landmark of Watertown, featuring award winning Brews, the 2nd oldest brewery in South Dakota, & the winner of the #1 Pizza in the NW in Las Vegas. Sean Dempsey (owner/all around nice guy) is also a member of the United States Pizza Team. Dempseys is a full service restaurant with a European/American fusion and a full bar. Front of House Manager Adam Erickson is also the 2017 State Bartending Champion, so be sure to try some of his curious libations & remedies. Family owned since its founding in 1999, it’s a great destination for all ages. Open 7 days a week. Try the Brick Oven pizzas! THUNDER ROAD FAMILY FUN PARK WATERTOWN EXECUTIVE SUITES Thunder Road has a go-kart track, 18-hole miniature golf, an arcade and Euro Bungy. The go-kart track will test the skills of racers. The 18-hole adventure miniature golf features waterfalls, rivers and ponds. 605-203-0348 1 – 1st Ave SW. www.watertownexecutivesuites.com Short term monthly lodging. Your home away from home, only a suitcase is needed. Short term lodging for traveling nurses or corporate & executive travelers. Downtown Watertown, SD. Within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Cable TV and Free WiFi. Call Connie Cheney for more information. WEBSTER CAMPING FORT SISSETON STATE PARK 605-448-5474 www.gfp.sd.gov/parks Fort Sisseton is a beautifully preserved Civil War era fort with 14 original buildings. Not only do they offer guided tours of the buildings, but also available year-round: a museum about the Fort, camping, kayaking, canoeing, multiple family friendly events, large rental facility and wedding facilities. Don’t miss this jewel of the prairie, situated in the heart of the glacial lakes region! ACCOMMODATIONS COUNTRY INN & SUITES 605-886-8900 or 1-800-456-4000 I-29 Exit 177 and Hwy. 212 www.countryinns.com/watertownsd A Home Away From Home. Across from the Terry Redlin Art Center. All rooms have microwaves/refrigerators, LCD TV’s, coffee makers, and more! Enjoy the business center, wireless internet, complimentary hot breakfast, guest laundry, pool and hot tub. McDonalds and Fuel Stop next door. WHEEL INN 605-886-4649 4th Ave. & Hwy. 20 www.watertownwheelinn.com Closest thing to home! Come in and experience delicious food at a reasonable price in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Breakfast served all day, every day. Dine-in, Carry-Out, Catering available. Online ordering available through our website or app. The Wheel Inn has been serving Watertown and the surrounding areas for 70 years. Come experience a Watertown institution. Open 7 days a week 6 a.m.-9 p.m. CAMPING PELICAN LAKE RECREATION AREA 605-882-5200 www.gfp.sd.gov/parks This hidden gem 9 miles southwest of Watertown is one of the most beautiful parks in our region. It boasts over 5 miles of scenic trails through native prairie and wildflowers. Don’t forget to visit the archery range and 14 target course as you prepare for hunting season. DAKOTA SIOUX CASINO & HOTEL 16415 Sioux Conifer Road (605) 882-2051, (800) 658-4717 www.dakotasioux.com Las Vegas style action 7 days a week. Stop in and check out our spacious casino, with 370 slot machines, live blackjack, sportsbook, and craps. Restaurant with deli items available and limited menu. Don’t forget about our 92 room hotel with beautiful rooms & suites. Seasonal RV Park – see hotel for details. PICKEREL LAKE RECREATION AREA 605-486-4753 www.gfp.sd.gov/parks Pickerel Lake Recreation Area is on the beautiful shores of Pickerel Lake. The recreation area offers an East and West unit and both offer camping sites, camping cabins, hiking, swimming beaches and boat ramps. The east unit also offers a fish cleaning station and fishing pier while the west unit offers a picnic shelter that can be reserved. SEE & DO BRAMBLE PARK ZOO 605-882-6269 800 10th St. NW Watertown, SD 57201 www.brambleparkzoo.com and www.facebook.com/BPZandLAZS COME CLOSER to the Ottertown exhibit and KidZoo, Discovery Center, Australian Adventure, Big Cats, Monkeys, Sloth, Bear Crossing, Terry Redlin Environmental Center, Diversity of Life Complex, 23 acres of wildlife with over 600 animals representing 130 species from around the world and those native to South Dakota. Open all year! SANDY SHORE RECREATION AREA 605-882-5200 www.gfp.sd.gov/parks This beautiful park on the south shore of Lake Kampeska has quickly become a favorite with area campers. Sandy Shore is located on the nicest swimming beach in the area with modern campsites and new comfort station. There are also two new lake front cabins that each has its own dock! MY PLACE HOTEL 605-878-3133 3409 8th Ave SE, Watertown www.myplacehotels.com Watertown’s newest extended stay hotel. Nightly, weekly and monthly rates. Featuring pillow top plush beds with microfiber sheets and down duvets, guest laundry and free high-speed internet access. Every room features full-size refrigerator/ice maker, sink, toaster, coffee maker, microwave, and 2 burner cook-top. WESSINGTON SPRINGS WESSINGTON SPRINGS AREA CHAMBER & DEVELOPMENT DINING BACKROADS COFFEEHOUSE 1519 4th St NE brcoffeehouse@gmail.com www.BackroadsCoffeehouse.com THE GOSS OPERA HOUSE 605-753-0200 100 East Kemp Avenue Watertown, SD 57201 www.thegossoperahouse.com 605-539-1929 PO Box 132 Wessington Springs, SD 57382 wsprings@venturecomm.net www.wessingtonsprings.com The natural springs flow through stunning foothills into the vibrant, historical town of Wessington Springs: Old Grade Nature Trail, Shakespeare Garden, Anne Hathaway Cottage, 1905 Opera House, Heritage Museum. For more information call or visit our website. QUALITY INN & SUITES 605-886-3010 or 1-800-4CHOICE I-29 Exit 177 and Hwy. 212 www.qualityinn.com/hotel/sd016 Across from the Terry Redlin Art Center. All rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators plus free wireless internet. Enjoy the pool, hot tub, exercise room, business center, complimentary hot breakfast, guest laundry, meeting room and elevator. McDonalds and Fuel Stop next door. www.facebook.com/ qualityinn.watertownsd. Backroads: also referred to as the ‘gem’ of Watertown, is located on N. Hwy. 81. Stop to shop, eat or drink. Their regulars boast their favorites in all areas. Also available: Antiques from Sweden, merchandise to wear, and local art displayed. Find more online for hours and seasonal menus. Make your own history at the Goss Opera House in Watertown. Take in a show and experience the world-class acoustics of the newly renovated opera hall. Schedule a tour and get lost in the stories of this 130-year old building. Show schedule and tickets available online. SDGlacialLakes.com // 185 GLACIAL LAKES & PRAIRIES REGION 605-882-6959 West Hwy. 212 Watertown, SD Email: wtnthunderroad@hotmail.com
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