Storybook Caption Land and Land of Oz, Aberdeen, SD GLACIAL LAKES & PRAIRIES REGION MAKING MEMORIES IN NORTHEAST SD By Sara Broers, Travel Writer/Blogger Taking the back roads is easy when you explore the Glacial Lakes and Prairies. The wide open spaces along with attractions for kids of all ages, make this area a great destination for families. My husband and I had the opportunity in the summer of 2025 to explore the Northeast Region of South Dakota with our grandkids, ages five and six. Rocket Caption Slide, Huron, SD Rocket Slide The metal rocket slide in Prospect Park will quickly become your family’s favorite slide. Yes, it’s metal and it is tall! Let your kids run and enjoy the adventure that awaits on the giant rocket-shaped slide. Wylie THUNDER ROAD For an epic afternoon, head to Thunder Road in Wylie Park in Aberdeen. I speak from experience, our grandkids loved this attraction. With go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, and a laser maze challenge, it’s a surefire way to become everyone’s favorite part of the trip. Splash Central Waterpark You’ll find one of the Midwest’s best waterparks in Huron, a perfect stop on your road trip. Our grandkids couldn’t get enough of it and would have stayed all day if they could! With a great lazy river for all ages and a huge variety of water slides, everyone in the family will stay entertained. As a bonus for parents & grandparents, the different pools throughout the park made it simple to find a safe and fun spot for our five and six year old grandkids. We all had an incredible time. I challenge you to take the back roads with your family in tow and see where the roads take you. You will be pleasantly surprised. Storybook Land Looking for a day of free family fun? Storybook Land in Aberdeen is a must-see. We recommend starting your visit by grabbing tickets for a ride on the train to get a lay of the land. While the park is free to enter, you’ll want to buy ride tickets for a small fee so you can enjoy the many themed attractions. A favorite for us was walking the Yellow Brick Road and exploring the Wizard of Oz section, especially getting to feel a tornado in Dorothy’s House! Allevity Entertainment When the weather isn’t cooperating, or you’re just looking for a day of guaranteed fun, Allevity Entertainment in Aberdeen to the rescue. Our family loved the variety of activities, from challenging each other to a game of mini-bowling to laughing in the Spin Zone Bumper Cars. You can even step into another world with their virtual reality games. 170 // #SDGlacialLakes
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