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southeast region JazzFest, Sioux Falls, in July Quilts & Vines, Strawbale Winery, Renner, in August Homesteader Day, Brandon, Sept. (Continues from Page 27) Lakota Sioux Indian Nation and European immigrants. Be sure to take in a Native American pow wow during your stay. Family fun parks, water parks and water shows, go-cart tracks and the roar of supercharged car racing, are all here in Southeast South Dakota. For more be sure to visit www.southeastsouthdakota.com. The Calendar of Events is continually updated throughout the year. Cultural Heritage In addition to its wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities, Southeast South Dakota provides a wide array of cultural and entertainment facilities. As the region’s largest cit y, Sioux Falls offers a wide variet y of historical museums, art galleries and theaters. Take in world-class entertainment including music, dance, opera and Broadway hits. Ride the free trolley system, designed after streetcars operating in Sioux Falls in the early 1900s, from Falls Park Oyate Trail Oyate to the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science - one of the only facilities in the country to house a visual arts center, a hands-on science center, a performing arts center and the Wells Fargo CineDome with a 60-foot domed screen. Stop along the way at the Old Courthouse Museum, a grand 1800s quartzite courthouse with three f loors of exhibits. Look for Trolley Stop banners throughout historic downtown Sioux Falls as well as at Falls Park. Tour the Pettigrew Home and Museum, the beautifully restored 1889 home of South Dakota’s first senator, R.F. Pettigrew. The Center for Western Studies, on the Augustana College campus, also offers a variet y of history and art exhibits. If you love jazz music, don’t miss Sioux Falls’ JazzFest in June. It’s the largest free outdoor jazz and blues festival in the Midwest! Did we mention it’s free! You don’t have to go far to find great communit y theater. Check out the Sioux Empire Communit y Theatre in Sioux Falls, Dakota Prairie Playhouse The 395 mile stretch of highway from North Sioux City to Hot Springs offers off-the-interstate travelers unique cultural and historical opportunities representing both the Lakota Sioux Indian Nation and European immigrants. Region Map For more information visit: www.oyatetrail.com 28  http://www.southeastsouthdakota.com http://www.oyatetrail.com http://www.oyatetrail.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
Contents
Overview
Getting Here, Getting Around
Information Centers
State Facts
Tourism Regions
Places of Interest
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
Vacation Ideas
Southeast Region: A slice of South Dakota charm
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region: Stories from the frontier
Great Lakes Region: Land of the mighty Missouri
Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Region: Enchanting mountain getaway
Black Hills map
Index

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011

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