Explore what southeast
South Dakota has to offer

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience all of the rural charm that Southeast South Dakota has to offer. Rural B&Bs & Lodges offer a peaceful setting where you can really get away from it all. Spend a day exploring museums that showcase our rich agricultural heritage, such as the Heritage Hall Museum in Freeman, Adams Homestead near North Sioux City, or the Campbell Straw Built Museum in Carthage. For some real outdoor fun in the country for the whole family, try finding your way through the Heartland Country Corn Maze near Harrisburg. A number of festivals throughout the year feature demonstrations that show how things were done down on the farm in the good ol' days: including the Prairie Village Threshing Jamboree in Madison, the Pioneer Power Show in Menno, Homesteader Day near Brandon, and others. Find more ideas below as you plan your own rural experience.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

ADAMS HOMESTEAD & NATURE PRESERVE
272 Westshore Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 232-0873
Jody.Moats@state.sd.us
www.sdgfp.info/Parks

CAMPBELL STRAW BUILT MUSEUM
P.O. Box 3, Carthage, SD 57323
(605) 772-4716
dbhurne@alliancecom.net
www.strawbalemus.com

CORN PALACE
603 N. Main, Mitchell, SD 57301
1-866-273-CORN (2676)
Email: cvb@visitmitchell.com
Website: www.cornpalace.com

CORN PALACE FESTIVAL
612 N. Main, Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 995-8427
www.cornpalace.com

CORN PALACE STAMPEDE RODEO
Mitchell, SD • (605) 996-3662
www.cornpalacestampede.com

DE SMET - LAURA INGALLS WILDER'S
"LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE"
1-866-528-7273
www.desmetsd.com

HEARTLAND COUNTRY CORN MAZE
2-1/2 miles east of Harrisburg, south 1-1/2 miles on Hwy. 11
(605) 743-5984
www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com

HERITAGE HALL MUSEUM
748 South Main, Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237 or (605) 925-7577
info@freemanmuseum.org
www.freemanmuseum.org

HISTORIC PRAIRIE VILLAGE
PO Box 256, Madison, SD 57042
1-800-693-3644
www.prairievillage.org

INGALLS HOMESTEAD
LAURA'S LIVING PRAIRIE
20812 Homestead Road, De Smet, SD 57231
1-800-776-3594 or (605) 860-8814
mail@ingallshomestead.com
www.ingallshomestead.com

PRAIRIE ARBORETUM
Freeman, SD
(605) 925-4237
freemansd@gwtc.net
www.freemansd.com/freeman/tourism.txt

SCHMECKFEST
A FESTIVAL OF TASTING
Freeman Academy, 748 S. Main St., Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237, (605) 925-7635, (605) 660-8369
(605) 925-4542
schmeckfest@hotmail.com
www.schmeckfest.com

TABOR CZECH DAYS
PO Box 21, Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2476
czechdays@yahoo.com
www.taborczechdays.com

TURNER COUNTY FAIR
(605) 297-3153
www.turnercountyfair.com

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SHOPPING

STRAWBALE WINERY
47215 257th St., Renner, SD 57055
(605) 543-5071
strawbalewine@alliancecom.net
www.strawbalewinery.com

SCHADE VINEYARD
21095 463rd Ave., Volga, SD 57071
(605) 627-5545
schade@itctel.com
www.schadevineyard.com

VALIANT VINEYARDS WINERY AT BUFFALO RUN RESORT
1500 W. Main, Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4117
www.valiantvineyardswinery.com

WILDE PRAIRIE WINERY
48052 259th Street, Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6471
wildeprairiewine@alliancecom.net
www.wildeprairiewinery.com

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ACCOMMODATIONS

BROKEN WILLOW LODGE
31149 SD Hwy 37, Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2565
www.brokenwillowlodge.com

BUFFALO RUN RESORT / VALIANT VINEYARDS WINERY
1500 W. Main, Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 624-4117
valiant@buffalorunresort.com
www.valiantvineyardswinery.com

COGAN HOUSE B&B & THE NORTH LODGE
31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor SD 27063
(605) 464-1046 or (605) 464-0238
info@TheCoganHouse.com
www.TheCoganHouse.com

COUNTRY COTTAGE HIDEAWAY
(secluded rural retreat in James River Valley)
28936 433rd Ave., Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5256, (605) 660-1410, (605) 661-2617
www.countrycottagehideaway.com

DER RUMBOLZ PLATZ BED & BREAKFAST
HUNTING & HORSE CAMP
40732 266th St., Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4385
bilarumbolz@santel.net

DAKOTA CUSTOM HUNT
31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor SD 27063
(605) 464-1046 or (605) 464-0238
info@TheCoganHouse.com
www.TheCoganHouse.com

LAKE GEORGE BIRDS & BUCKS (hunting guide & lodging)
27022 360th Ave., Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2174
Email: huntlakegeorge@yahoo.com
Website: www.lakegeorgehunting.com

POSSIBILITY FARM BED & BREAKFAST
18653 408th Ave., Carpenter, SD 57322
1-888-795-9615, 605-352-6356
farmadventure@santel.net
www.possibilityfarm.com

SALT CAMP CABINS & B&B
PO Box 198, West BIA #7, Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2206
saltcamp@gwtc.net
www.saltcamp.com

SKOGLUND FARM BED & BREAKFAST
24375 438th Ave., Canova, SD 57321
(605) 247-3445
paskoglund@excite.com
www.SkoglundFarm.com

STEEVER HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
46850 276th St., Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-5055
info@steeverhouse.com
www.steeverhouse.com

THE BARN BED & BREAKFAST
37191 284th St., Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-2483
thebarn@midstatesd.net
www.bbonline.com/sd/thebarn/

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2010 EVENTS

Jan 5-7 27th Annual Dakota Farm Show - Dakota Dome, Vermillion, 507-437-7969 www.farmshowusa.com
Jan 26-30 Sioux Empire Farm Show - Sioux Falls, 605-336-6101 www.sfjb.org
Feb 6-7 Dell Rapids Farm and Home Show - Dell Rapids, 605-428-4167 www.dellrapids.org
Mar 6 Farm and Home Show - Platte National Guard Armory/School, Platte, 888-297-8175 www.plattesd.org
Mar 27 Spring Flea Market and Antique Auction - Geddes, 605-337-2501 www.geddessd.com
July 8-10 Antique Tractor Ride - Yankton, 605-665-9785
Aug 12-14 Clay County Fair - Fair Grounds, Vermillion, 605-677-7111 www.claycountyfair.net
Aug 16-19 Turner County Fair - Parker, 605-297-4428 www.turnercountyfair.com
Aug 27-29 Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree - Prairie Village, madison, 605-256-3644 www.prairievillage.org
Sept 6 State Pedal Pull - Labor Day, Corn Palace, Mitchell, 605-995-8427 www.cornpalace.com
Sept 12 Antique Tractor & Car Parade - Spencer, 605-239-4498
Sept 25 National Pedal Pull - Corn Palace, Mitchell, 605-995-8427 www.cornpalace.com
Oct 16 South Dakota Pheasant Season Opens - www.sdparks.info
Oct 30 Fall Fleamarket & Community Auction - Geddes, 605-337-2501 www.geddessd.com
Nov 13 Christmas at the Homestead - Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, North Sioux City 605-232-0873
Nov 27 Platte Bull and Heifer Pen Expo, Cattle Dog Trials and Ag Seminars - Yellow Rose Arena, Platte, 605-337-2170
Nov 27-28 WJ Ranch Cowboy Christmas - Yankton Area, www.schiferlswjranch.com

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Background photo by Marty DeWitt