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Akta Lakota Museum itineraries, maps, event calendars and more. PO Box 932 101 S. Main St., Eagle Butte, SD 57625. (605) 985-5249 Christmas at the Ca pital Fort pierre Population 2,250. Fort Pierre is in the heart of SD. Enjoy fishing and hunting on the Missouri River and Lake Sharpe. There’s camping, dining, lodging, an 18 hole golf course, and the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center. Scheduled events are pari-mutuel horse racing, 4th of July rodeo and fireworks and the Shrine circus. 605223-7603. Oasis Campground: I-90, Exit 260, 2 miles west of Chamberlain. Grassy campsites overlooking the Missouri River, NEW showers, full or partial hookups, heated swimming pool, WIFI at site, close to fishing and golf course. Open April 1 to October 31. Phone: 605-234-6959, Reservations 1-800-675-6959 or write 605 E. Hwy 16, Oacoma, SD 57365. www.alsoasis.com • Attractions • Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center: I-90, Exit 263. Located on the campus of St. Joseph’s Indian School, the museum offers a rare combination of authentic Native American artifact displays and contemporary works of art by the Northern Plains people. Featured attractions include interactive displays, a life-sized mounted buffalo, a 36-foot diorama, offering a sweeping view of life on the prairie from the Missouri River to the Black Hills. Open year-round. Daily – (MaySeptember) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (October–May) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. • Attractions • Buffalo Interpretive Center: 29349 Hwy. 1806, Fort Pierre, SD. Take Hwy. 83 south one mile, turn left on Hwy 1806 and go five miles to the Center. Located on the Native American Scenic Byway (Hwy. 1806), the Center offers guests a glimpse into the life and traditions of the Lakota, past and present, and features a gift shop with items from Native artisans. The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe owns and operates the Buffalo Interpretive Center, Lakota Foods, and the Golden Buffalo Casino & Resort. Groups are welcome and are encouraged to call ahead for listing of tours offered on the reservation. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, with extended hours during the summer. Closed holidays. Phone 888-323-2260. Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center: Located adjacent to the Verendrye Monument in Ft. Pierre, the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center is South Dakota’s newest museum devoted to rodeo history, the competitors and all of the facets that make rodeo South Dakota’s official sport. In addition to the displays honoring world champion icon Casey Tibbs, 9 time world champion, and trick rider Mattie Goff Newcombe, the museum also features interactive displays, thrilling videos, and artifacts of the 18 South Dakota World Champions as well as South Dakota rodeo associations exhibits including: Little Britches, 4-H, Junior High, High School and College, South Dakota Rodeo Association, Great Plains Indian Association, Stock Contractors and Rodeo Personnel, Rodeo Royalty and Contract Acts. Open daily 10–4 and weekends 12–3 p.m. Admissions fees $5.00 adults, $4.00 seniors, $3.00 children and teens ages 6–18, children 5 and under are Free. For further information visit www.caseytibbs.com or call 605494-1094. • Dining • Casey’s Drug, Jewelry & Café: Located at Welcome West Plaza just off Exit 263 at Chamberlain. Black Hills Gold in abundance is on display plus hundreds of other items. The Casey’s have served this area since 1922. Excellent food is also served from breakfast to supper. Featuring homemade soups, specials and pastries. Pharmacist on duty 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Great picture taking view, too! Phone: 605-734-6530. eaGLe Butte Native Discovery invites you to visit the communities of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Learn about western and Native American history and culture; view and purchase locally made Native artwork; attend a cultural event, and enjoy the wide open spaces. Visit www.NativeDiscovery.org for travel • Shopping • Akta Lakota Museum Gift Shop: I-90, Exit 263. Located in the Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center on St. Joseph’s Indian School’s campus. The gift shop offers a unique selection of jewelry, star quilts, dolls, books, cards, baskets, pottery, moccasins and much more! Stop by our Collector’s Gallery to shop for a oneof-a-kind gift. Select from original sculptures, paintings and traditional items all crafted by Native American artists. Open year-round. (MaySeptember) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. (October-May) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MondayFriday. Phone: 800-798-3452. 111 G r e at L a k e s R E G I O N  http://www.alsoasis.com http://www.caseytibbs.com http://www.NativeDiscovery.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012
Contents
Getting Here, Getting Around
Interstate Information Centers
State Facts
Native American Information
Places of Interest
Calendar of Events
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
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 2012

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