OR CITY LIGHTS Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls LOCAL MEETS GLOBAL Bokujō Ramen | Rapid City South Dakota Art Museum Food Network star Justin Warner and his wife, Brooke Sweeten, opened Bokujō Ramen with South Dakota’s cattle-country flavors in mind. Their signature bison bone ramen features melt-in-your-mouth brisket from Wild Idea Buffalo in Hermosa. Head east to follow Interstate 29 through Sioux Falls, Brookings and Watertown. All along South Dakota’s "Cultural Corridor," art and creativity take center stage, with impressive museum collections, award-winning restaurants and thriving downtowns. See one of Elvis Presley’s acoustic guitars at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, or explore quilled and beaded moccasins, dolls and other treasures made by the Dakota, Nakota and Lakota at the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings. At the Redlin Art Center in Watertown, step into the Comforts of Home Cabin, a life-size recreation of one of Terry Redlin’s beloved paintings. In downtown Sioux Falls, bring the kids to learn something new at the Kirby Science Discovery Center at Washington Pavilion , or wander the SculptureWalk® , the world’s largest annual exhibit of public sculptures. Bring a piece of South Dakota home from one of the indie shops and art galleries along Phillips Avenue . Eastern South Dakota’s dining scene strikes a perfect balance between homegrown classics and modern flavors. Harvester Kitchen by Bryan in Sioux Falls showcases seasonal ingredients—think Madeira-glazed sea scallops with asparagus suds. Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge in Brookings has been serving up South Dakota specialties since 1949, like bison filet mignon with wojapi sauce. In Aberdeen, Three22 Kitchen + Cocktails wows diners with clever combinations such as fully loaded Cajun walleye street tacos. BibiSol | Sioux Falls Sample sopas, tostadas and other tasty dishes made with local ingredients and ancient Mesoamerican methods at BibiSol. Marcela Salas, a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Emerging Chef, co-founded the restaurant as a tribute to her family's matriarchal lineage and Mexican Indigenous heritage. Meet the chefs and explore more farm-to-fork dining.
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