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Dakota Heritage & Culture . . .
Chapel in the Hills 605-342-8281 3788 Chapel Lane, Rapid City, SD 57702 5 miles west on Jackson Blvd. (Hwy 44) www.chapel-in-the-hills.org Replica of the famous Borgund Stave Church in Norway. Park like setting w/the grass-roofed Stabbur housing our gift shop, an authentic log cabin museum & prayer/ meditation walk. Evening service nightly at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open May 1-Sept. 30 7:30 a.m. until sunset. Donations appreciated. Dahl Arts Center 605-394-4101 713 7th St., Rapid City, SD 57701 www.thedahl.org Largest arts center in Western South Dakota. Three visual art galleries of changing regional, national and international exhibits; children’s interactive gallery, 200 ft., narrated and lighted tour of Cyclorama Mural of American History by Bernard P. Thomas. Community events and performances in 250-seat theater. National Museum of Woodcarving 605-673-4404 West of Custer on US 16, Custer, SD 57730 www.blackhillsbadlands.com/woodcarving Where wood comes alive! Celebrating 40 years! Step into the intricate and entertaining world of woodcarving. Thousands of works by the original Disneyland animator. Museum, Gallery offers over 70 woodcarvers’ art. Wooden Nickel Theatre, carving studio, gift & snack shop. So real, you’ll think it’s magic! Open daily May to late Oct. See display ad on Page 148. Pioneer Auto Show and Prairie Town 605-669-2691 503 E. 5th St., Murdo, SD 57559 I-90 Exit 192 pas@pioneerautoshow.com www.pioneerautoshow.com Est. 1954. Over 250 antique, classic & muscle cars. Special motorcycle room features Elvis Presley’s personal cycle & the Dukes’ “General Lee.” Collections of tractors, toys, guns, music machines, Americana. Zeitner mineral display. Pioneer Food Court. Antique & gift shop. Summer hours 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. CST; Fall, Winter, Spring hours vary. Great ★ Service
National Presidential Wax Museum 605-666-4455 609 Hwy 16A, Keystone, SD 57751 On the way to Mt. Rushmore www.presidentialwaxmuseum.com Celebrate America’s proud heritage with a parade of U.S. presidents in dramatic historical settings. Recall our nation’s leaders. Relive history’s great events. And, recapture a spirit of patriotism as you witness the evolution of American democracy, particularly with our breathtaking display “911 Remembered.” Corn Palace 1-866-273-2676 604 N. Main, Mitchell, SD 57301 cvb@visitmitchell.com www.cornpalace.com The unique “ear”chitecture of the Corn Palace is decorated each year with thousands of bushels of corn, grains and native grasses. Free admission! Gift shops. Hours: 8am-9pm Daily Memorial DayLabor Day (free tours and video); 8am-5pm Daily May, September, October, November; 8am-5pm Weekdays December-April. Family approved. Great ★ Service
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Prairie Homestead Historic Site 605-433-5400 21070 SD Hwy 240, Philip, SD 57567 2 miles S of I-90 on road to Badlands National Park www.prairiehomestead.com Journey into the visual memories of homestead days at this original pioneer dirt home. Fun for all ages.Video room. Experience homesteader’s life in pioneer clothing. Farm animals. White prairie dogs. Listed on National Register of Historic Places. Open daylight hours May-September.
http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/woodcarving
http://www.thedahl.org
http://www.chapel-in-the-hills.org
http://www.presidentialwaxmuseum.com
http://www.pioneerautoshow.com
http://www.presidentialwaxmuseum.com
http://www.cornpalace.com
http://www.prairiehomestead.com
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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