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oF inTereST Fort Sisseton State historical Park Near Lake City • Places Sioux Falls Falls Park • www.visitsiouxfalls.com www.sdparks.com Fort Sisseton serves as a colorful reminder of South Dakota’s frontier history. Situated on the rolling prairie hills of northeastern South Dakota, the military outpost, originally known as Fort Wadsworth, was established in 1864 after the nearby Dakota Conflict in western Minnesota. The outpost became known as Fort Sisseton, named for a nearby tribe of Native Americans. Today, it is recognized as one of the nation’s best preserved frontier forts. The fort, including all 14 intact buildings, is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and now serves as a scenic state park. • Specifics • Fort Sisseton State Historical Park is open year-round. The Visitor Center, with interpretive displays, is open daily, June-August. Guided first-person tours are available by calling ahead, 605-448-5474. Named after the falls of the Big Sioux River, Sioux Falls is South Dakota’s largest city. Falls Park showcases the city’s namesake with a visitor information center, five-story observation tower, and hydroelectric plantturned-café, as well as several walking trails and an art gallery. The park, which displays its beautiful pink granite outcroppings throughout, is the former site of the Queen Bee Flour Mill, which was originally a seven-story building constructed in 1881 by R.F. Pettigrew. The mill was never successful and the building was used for a wide variety of things over the years. In 1956, a fire destroyed the building. • Specifics • Falls Park is open daily, year-round. A sound and light show is presented nightly during the summer months, and from mid-November to midJanuary, a lighting ceremony takes place to celebrate the holiday season. There is no admission fee charged. A park entrance license is required. uNique sHoPPiNg • Vacation idea! • Sioux Falls is South Dakota’s largest city, and as such, offers a wide variety of shopping, from unique downtown shops to vintage collector finds. Spend the day in retail therapy, and then relax at one of downtown Sioux Falls’ great dining options. Falls Park, Sioux Falls  http://www.visitsiouxfalls.com http://www.sdparks.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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