Great Great Shots Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural HIstory Kirby Science Center at Washington Pavilion FALL While most people like to visit zoos in the summer, we recommend visiting the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History in the fall and winter! That's because many of their main attractions are cold weather animals, like brown bears, amur tigers, snow leopards, and snow monkeys, to name a few. Look for a new lion exhibit in 2024. Have you ever tried to navigating through a maze of 6-foot corn stalks with just a flashlight and the moon to guide you? Heartland Country Corn Maze offers both day and night hours during the fall season. Get lost in the corn at Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch, where they have a challenging maze along with a short, easy maze for beginners. You'll also find a vast variety of activities for kids of all ages, from bouncing pillows to tube slides. Sweaters, boots, and pumpkin spice lattes are highly recommended. Butterfly House & Aquarium , boasting tropical butterflies and marine aquariums, makes for a fantastic destination all year round. Go in the fall though, so you can enjoy the beautiful autumn weather by spending time at the neighboring Sertoma Park. This Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation public park has a great selection of playsets and picnic shelters, so pack your cooler and stay for lunch. Love archery? Visit the world's largest archery center, the National Field Archery Association , and give it a go on their indoor or outdoor ranges. Beginners welcome! winter Winter may be a little cold here, but don't let that stop you from experiencing the beauty of the sun sparkling off snow-covered landscapes and frosty trees. It's downright magical. One of the many ways to get everyone outdoors is by going to Great Bear Recreation Park for a day of downhill skiing/snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Looking to have fun indoors with kids of any age, especially teens? You'll definitely want to explore Thunder Road . In addition to their outdoor mini golf and go karts, there's an indoor facility with axe throwing, a laser maze, 7D theatre, hyperbowling, mini bowling, bumper cars and a huge arcade. The Kirby Science Center at the Washington Pavilion makes learning feel like playing. With 100+ interactive, hands-on exhibits, it's an excellent way for kids to exercise their bodies and minds on cold (or any) days. Enjoy the on-site cafeteria and catch an educational movie on the Wells Fargo CineDome where you're right in the middle of the action. Adults can play, too! The Boat House features indoor axe throwing, mini bowling, golf simulation, and more. Challenge your friends to see who buys the next round! Is gambling more your vibe? Head to Royal River Casino or Grand Falls Casino for a fun night of entertainment. Learn more at www.southeastsouthdakota.com/what-to-do. SoutheastSouthDakota.com // 209 SOUTHEAST REGION
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