Located just outside Mobridge, South Dakota, 2 Rivers Cabin is a spacious 2 bedroom cabin that sleeps up to 11 people. Built on the top of a hill, the cabin has outstanding views. Located between…

A Bridge View Inn offers scenic and affordable lodging within Chamberlain, South Dakota. Located near a plethora of restaurants and stores in downtown Chamberlain, A Bridge View Inn provides scenic and sweeping views of the…

The Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center is the only American Indian center of its kind. The facility is more than a traditional museum because it tells the significant story of the lives of the…

American Creek truly offers it all. Located on the north side of downtown Chamberlain, SD along the shores of the Missouri River, this campground and recreation area provides ample opportunities for fun and leisure for…

Bad Humored Island was the backdrop of a meaningful exchange between Lewis & Clark and the native tribes that called the region home. As the journals discuss, Black Buffalo and the other chiefs were invited to…

A major encounter which affected the destiny of all inhabitants of the region occurred in Fort Pierre on September 24-28, 1804. At the mouth of the Bad River, in present-day Fischers Lilly Park members of…

The Big Bend of the Missouri refers to the famous landmark that bends expansively along the Missouri River. Famous before Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery even reached it, the bend stretches an…

Wednesday, September 26, 1804 The expedition and Black Buffalo together traveled 4 1/2 miles to his village (now Oahe Campground 3), where a feast and celebration were being prepared. Chief Black Buffalo raised the pipe…

Nestled in the bay at Indian Creek Campground near Mobridge, South Dakota, the Bridge City Marina and resort is a full service marina with water, gas, marina slips, guide service, bait shop, licenses, tackle, beer,…

Have you ever wished to travel to the ole’ wild west? That’s exactly what you’ll find at Buffalo Ridge Ghost Town. The preserved 1880s prairie town brings to life true stories of real cowboys and pioneer women,…

The Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center is a historical museum devoted to the legendary sport of South Dakota rodeo; the history and its stars. In our two-story museum you will find rare memorabilia of…

As the name suggests, The Chicago and North Western (C&NW) Railroad completed the Chicago and North Western Railroad Bridge in September 1907. The bridge provided the first permanent Missouri River crossing in central South Dakota…

One of the famous trails in South Dakota is the Fort Pierre to Deadwood Trail (1876 to 1906), which began where steamboats would dock at the end of Hustan Ave in Fort Pierre near the…

This 50-feet-tall statue, depicting a Native American woman, was designed to honor the culture of the Lakota and Dakota people. It also represents the courage, perseverance, and wisdom of these two tribes that are deeply…

Visitors can enjoy a diner-style breakfast at a great price! Donnie Maher is a man of many talents. Donnie was born and raised in Chicago, IL where he developed a taste for true Chicago style…

Featuring eight comfortable rooms in the motel and two lodges, the East Side Motel & Cabins can accommodate both solo & group travelers! In August 2019, Dave Haefner purchased the East Side Motel & Cabins…

After a long day of exploring all of what Brookings has to offer, the perfect respite is a visit to the Eponymous Brewing Co. Brookings, South Dakota is not necessarily known for its local brewery…

Visitors will enjoy this locally-owned bakery with its made-from-scratch bread, pastries, cakes, and more. Get in early for the amazing donuts and fresh baked breads – they don’t last long! For those who live outside…

Fort Pierre Chouteau stood as a symbol of the relations between Euro-Americans and American Indians and their interdependence for nearly 25 years. Continually growing in size and influence, the fort evolved into a trading center…

With the planned 1907 construction of a railroad bridge across the Missouri River from Pierre to Fort Pierre, the Chicago and Northwestern railroad track was quickly laid from Fort Pierre to Rapid City. Along the…