ABERDEEN GLACIAL LAKES & PRAIRIES REGION ABERDEEN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 1-800-645-3851 506 S Main St., Ste. 1 Aberdeen, SD 57401 info@VisitAberdeenSD.com www.VisitAberdeenSD.com CAMPING MINA LAKE RECREATION AREA 605-626-3488 www.gfp.sd.gov/parks Located 12 miles west of Aberdeen. The recreation area is nestled alongside the 800-acre Mina Lake. The recreation area offers boating and fishing access, swimming, hiking and biking trails and kayak and paddle board rentals. The 37-site campground has 30 and 50-amp electrical service, a restroom facility, dump and fill station, cabin, and a 2-bedroom modern cabin for rent. ABERDEEN AQUATIC CENTER 605-626-7015 1029 South Dakota St. www.aberdeen.sd.us/aquatics WYLIE PARK 605-626-7015 or 1-888-326-9693 U.S. Highway 281, Aberdeen, SD www.aberdeen.sd.us/storybookland Featuring a variety of attractions for the entire family. Storybook Land, a children’s theme park, features a castle and 65 fairy-tale displays, a lake and swimming beach, picnic facilities, zoo animals native to the South Dakota prairie land, water bumper boats, miniature golf course, go-carts, and modern campground with rest rooms/ camping cabins, showers, campsites with water, electricity, sewer hook-ups. Call for more information. Population 28,510. With 900+ sleeping rooms, over 80 restaurants, 5 campgrounds, 3 golf courses, and 3 lakes in the area, Aberdeen is your summer fun headquarters. We are home to Storybook Land, The Land of Oz, Dacotah Prairie Museum, and the Brown County Fair. Located at the junction of HWY 12 and 281. The Aquatic Center features diving boards, a drop slide, and floatable play features. The leisure pool includes a play structure with waterslides and interactive features. The waterslide, three slides which provide exhilarating rides. The lazy river is a family favorite. ALLEVITY ENTERTAINMENT 605-225-7733 130 Centennial St. S www.Allevity.Fun ACCOMMODATIONS BEST WESTERN ABERDEEN 605-229-4040 1400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD www.Aberdeen.BWRamkota.com RICHMOND LAKE RECREATION AREA 605-626-3488 www.gfp.sd.gov/parks Nestled around the 900-acre Richmond Lake and is located 12 miles northwest of Aberdeen. The recreation area offers boating and fishing access, swimming and kayak and paddle board rentals. The 24-site campground has 30 and 50-amp electrical service at each site, a restroom facility, dump and fill station and a cabin for rent. The Forest Drive region of the area has an extensive multiuse trail system and an 18-hole disc golf course. We are the premier entertainment center in Aberdeen featuring indoor-friendly games and attractions. From laser tag, arcade games, to mini-bowling, we have something for everyone. We also have a newly opened full-service restaurant and sports bar. Play, Eat, Repeat! WYLIE THUNDER ROAD 605-225-8541 www.ThunderRoadAberdeen.com South Dakota’s number one spot for family fun! With wheel-to-wheel go-kart thrills, picture-perfect putting mini golf with raging rivers and waterfalls, Laser Maze Challenge & Beam Buster, Euro-bungy trampoline jump and bumper boats with squirt guns! Free parking and no admission charge. Located in Wylie Park. Adjacent to two golf courses and 1 mile south of Storybook Land Theme Park. Hotel amenities include fitness room, indoor water playland, wireless internet, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. 154 guestrooms with flatscreen TV’s and much more. Dakota Kitchen and Lounge onsite. Meeting and banquet space available. DACOTAH PRAIRIE MUSEUM 605-626-7117 www.dacotahprairiemuseum.org Step into the updated Dacotah Prairie Museum and experience the history of Brown County. Each visit is a new encounter with displays from local artists and traveling exhibits. Captivating displays explore Native American history, pioneer life and early days of modern living; all designed to bring the past to life. HAMPTON INN AND SUITES 1-800-HAMPTON or (605) 262-2600 aberdeensuites.hamptoninn.com Hotel amenities include HHonors Points, complimentary “On the Go”® Hot Breakfast, wireless internet, indoor pool, and fitness center. Rooms are equipped with 37 in. flat screen HD TV’s and much more. The DEC and Maverick’s Steak and Cocktails are attached. RETAIL HITCH’N POST, DACOTAH’S FINEST WESTERN STORE 605-229-1655 2601 6th Ave. SE www.hitchnpostwestern.com Find us on Facebook /sdglaciallakes ARLINGTON TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT 605-725-3500 or 888-236-2427 402 Norwood St. S, Aberdeen, SD www.marriott.com/ABRTS Aberdeen’s only extended stay hotel offering studio, one, and two bedroom suites. All rooms include kitchens featuring stove tops, microwaves, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Our hotel also offers a pool and hot tub, meeting room, “In a Pinch Market,” exercise room, and an outdoor patio with grills. An experience you don’t want to miss offering a full western store with boots, jeans, shirts, hats, leather goods and jewelry. This family owned store has unique products, SD made items, souvenirs and antiques. Opened in 1970. STORYBOOK LAND/ LAND OF OZ SEE & DO ABERDEEN AQUA ADDICTS WATER SKI TEAM 605-380-9932 www.aquaaddicts.org For more than 30 years, the Aberdeen Aqua Addicts Water Ski Team has been thrilling crowds with high-flying jumps, daring spins and jaw-dropping human pyramids. This summer, catch action-packed shows Thursday evenings at Dahm Lake, south of Aberdeen, or watch as they compete with the best teams across the Midwest. 605-225-2414 www.visitaberdeensd.com Storybook Land in Aberdeen is celebrating its golden anniversary. That’s 50 years of fairy tales and nursery rhymes magically coming to life; 50 years of making core memories; 50 years of family fun. Be a part of an especially enchanted year at Storybook Land and start planning your golden vacation. ARLINGTON AREA CHAMBER 605-620-1970 www.ArlingtonChamberSD.com Discover Arlington – your recreational basecamp between Lakes Poinsett, Thompson, and Oakwood. Stroll Main Street, enjoy great eats, fuel up, and browse unique shops. Experience year-round fun, convenient access from Highways 14 and 81, and hometown festivals like Arlington Days. Check our website for current events and businesses to visit. Visit our website to find Great Events & Attractions SDGLACIALLAKES.COM 180 // #SDGlacialLakes /sdglaciallakes /sdglaciallakes /sdglaciallakes
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