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. S OUTHEAST Region THE WORLD'S ONL Y CORN PALACE, MITCHELL MERIDIAN BRIDGE, YANKTON Highlights ALL-AGES FUN: In Sioux Falls, zoom down waterslides and float the lazy river at Wild Water West Waterpark & Campground , then pick up outdoors skills like bow hunting and first aid at the Outdoor Campus . Enjoy art on the prairie at Porter Sculpture Park in Montrose and corn murals at The World’s Only Corn Palace in Mitchell. Come fall, Mazing Acres in Yankton offers seasonal attractions like a corn maze, hayrides and a pumpkin patch. HISTORY LESSONS: In Mitchell, explore Prehistoric Indian Village , the only archeological site in South Dakota open to the public. Discover local history at the Mead Cultural Center in Yankton. Lake County Museum in Madison recounts stories of early residents told through photos and artifacts. In Sioux Falls, explore interactive exhibits on food production at the Stockyards Ag Experience , and learn about the Northern Plains' cultural history at the Center for Western Studies at Augustana University. SCENIC ADVENTURES: Get outdoors for birding at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls. Hike beneath dense tree canopies at Newton Hills State Park in Canton, paddle down Split Rock Creek at Devil’s Gulch in Garretson or go fishing at Lewis and Clark Recreation Area near Yankton. Grab an ice cream from Falls Overlook Café and stroll the walking paths at Falls Park in downtown Sioux Falls. Major Cities & Towns Sioux Falls, Madison, Mitchell, North Sioux City, Vermillion, Yankton Turn to page 206 to learn more about the Southeast Region. FALLS PARK, SIOUX FALLS TravelSouthDakota.com // 33
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