MISSOURI RIVER REGION TIMBER LAKE & AREA MUSEUM 605-865-3553; 802 Main St, Timber Lake, 57656; timberlakehistory.org 800-798-3452; 1301 N Main St Chamberlain, 57325; aktalakota.stjo.org Located on the campus of St. Joseph’s Indian School, the museum houses a rare combination of Native American artifacts and contemporary art by the Northern Plains people. Featured attractions include interactive displays, a life-sized mounted buffalo, and a 36-foot diorama depicting prairie life from the Missouri River to the Black Hills. AKTÁ LAKOTA MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER MISSOURI RIVER REGION SERVICE DIRECTORY Presenting the rich history of north central South Dakota, with new exhibits every year. See world-class fossils collected by local amateurs; Lakota Sioux history, including new exhibit, White Horse Winter Count; the Sea of Grass Art timeline; Frank Cundill photos; Ranch and Rodeo exhibit, and more. We offer resources for historians and genealogists. Find detailed information on accommodations, attractions, restaurants, traveler services, gaming facilities and shopping in the Missouri River region. ACCOMMODATIONS SD HALL OF FAME Choose from plenty of options for a memorable getaway on any budget. ATTRACTIONS CAMPING Find the perfect place to park your camper or pitch a tent. DINING 605-234-4216; 1480 S Main St, Chamberlain, 57325; sdhalloffame.org Discover the stories of the real people who have paved the way in South Dakota, real Champions of Excellence, at the SD Hall of Fame. The museum houses displays on the life and times of these inspiring individuals, including a display on the making of the Dignity sculpture. Open year-round. Make memories that will far outlast your stay. CAMPING CAMPING CAMPING CAMPING Indulge in local flavor, from home-style meals to elevated dining experiences. SHOPPING Discover eclectic goods around every corner. 605-773-3458; MUSEUM REOPENING DECEMBER 2025; Pierre, 57501; history.sd.gov SD CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER Community and business listings that include the icon have completed the criteria required in customer service training by the South Dakota Department of Tourism. This symbol is not a rating or endorsement of a business or of their services Community and business listings that include the Great to Place icon but is an award to recognize those who are committed providing have completed the criteria required in customer service training by quality customer service. the South Dakota Department of Tourism. This symbol is not a rating or endorsement of a business or of their services but is an award to SOUTH DAKOTA HIDDEN GEMS recognize those who are committed to providing quality customer Discover the hidden gems of South Dakota by finding the service. icon. From the one-of-a-kind listings with the overnight experiences to mom-and-pop restaurants, these are the places locals swear by — and the hidden gems visitors love to find. Discoveries are unlimited. Our online passes help you find the best of culture, local favorites and history. Engage your artistic spirit with the South Dakota State of Create Passport . Trek to national and state parks with the South Dakota Peaks to Plains Passport , and explore the vibrant, living Indigenous culture with the Tribal Nations: Oceti Sakowin Passport . Learn more about our current passes at TravelSouthDakota.com/Passports . The museum is currently undergoing major renovations. Upon reopening, the museum will host new, world-class exhibits, with a new Arikara-style lodge built for meetings and educational presentations. Archives are still providing research services to the public, and the SD Heritage Store at the State Capitol building is open. SD DISCOVERY CENTER 605-224-8295; 805 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, 57501; sd-discovery.org Experience science hands-on at the Discovery Center, housed in the historic 1933 Pierre Power Plant. Geared for families, this interactive exhibit hall introduces kids to scientific concepts, while having lots of fun. The Center hosts programs and events for adults as well; find our year-round calendar on our website. CAMPING MUSEUMS CASEY TIBBS RODEO CENTER MUSEUM A multi-faceted venue featuring a two-level museum displaying all aspects of South Dakota rodeos, and a conference center overlooking the historic town of Fort Pierre and the Missouri River. Take a tour, host an event, or stop by to check out our South Dakota-themed gift shop! SD TRACTOR MUSEUM 605-778-6421; 117 Cemetery Rd, Kimball, 57355 Stroll through this marvelous collection of vintage farm equipment and vehicles: a panorama of farm history going back to the horse-drawn period. Walk through an old-fashioned one-room school house, a blacksmith shop, and other prairie-life scenes. The museum is free and open seasonally. Call ahead for availability. 605-494-1094; 210 Verendrye Drive, Fort Pierre, 57532; caseytibbs.com Reservations 605-234-6959; 605 E Hwy 16, Oacoma, 57365; oasiscampsd.com Grassy campsites overlooking the Missouri River, with access to showers, full hookups, heated swimming pool, WIFI at site, close to fishing and golf course. Open April 1 to October 31. OASIS CAMPGROUND 204 // #SDMissouriRiver /sdmissouririver /sdmissouririver /sdmissouririver
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