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Carnegie Library/Community Cultural Center
Of typical Carnegie design, Brookings' Carnegie Library was designed by Grant C. Miller in 1914. The Tudor-style entrance and red tile roof lend the building a uniqueness. The Carnegie Library became the Community Cultural Center in 1976 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Address: 524 Fourth St. Brookings SD USA 57006
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1904 historic building housing the National Lewis and Clark Merchandising Center on first floor, and The Land of Many Colors Exhibit Gallery on second floor. Many historic Native American artifacts, horse drawn buggies and memorbilia. Unique retail stores are also in this 60,000 sq. f.t complex. The Mainfloor is an event area with 15 ft ceiling of ornate tin. The lower level boasts a Garden area with a rock water fountain. Missouri River Trails headquarters for booking tours throughout the northeast Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota is also located here. One block from the National Scenic Waterway in the heart of historic downtown.
Address: 121 W Third St. Yankton SD USA 57078
 Send an Email (1)  1 605 664-0121
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USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to the most decorated battleship of the US Navy in World War II, as well as the serivcemen who lost their lives in action. Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Address: 12th Street & Kiwanis Avenue Sioux Falls SD USA
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The world's only corn palace, this historic site was originally erected in 1892 as a sign of South Dakota's healthy agricultural climate. The current building was completed in 1921, and has hosted the annual Corn Palace Festival ever since. Each year a new mural is created on the building's exterior, from thousands of bushels of corn, grain, wild oats, wheat and grasses. The palace is Mitchell's premier tourist attraction.
Address: 604 N Main St. Mitchell SD USA 57301
Send an Email 1 605 996-6223
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The Mitchell Prehistoric Museum is dedicated to preserving one of the first settlements in this area dating back to the 10th Century. The area has remained relatively untouched and is rich with artifacts. The Archedome, located on site, is a research and technological center, which gives archeologists unlimited access to the park. There is also a museum and gift shop.
1 605 996-5473
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Centennial Village
Centennial Village is a recreation of a late 1800s pioneer town, located at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Various historical businesses are displayed along the streets of this little town, which features many original historic buildings moved in from other sites. Centennial Village is open by appointment year round, with guided tours running from June to September.
Address: 25 Market St. Aberdeen SD USA 57401
1 605 226-1177
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Originally a frontier army outpost, this 1864 fort site is a National Historic Landmark and features restored buildings, including officers' quarters, stone barracks and a guard house. Guided walking tours are available. The picturesque grounds are situated next to Kettle Lake and offer camping in tents, teepees and cabins.
Address: 11907 434th Ave. Lake City SD USA 57247
Send an Email 1 605 448-5474
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Cramer Kenyon Heritage Home
This Queen Anne home is the tallest of its kind in South Dakota. Built in 1882 by the Secretary of the Dakota Territory, the Cramer Kenyon Heritage Home features most of its original 1880s decor, including oil paintings by Alice Bullfinch Cramer. Guided tours are available from Memorial Day to Labour Day, Wednesday to Sunday from 1-5pm. The home is open by appointment during the off season.
Address: 509 Pine St. Yankton SD USA 57078
1 605 665-7470
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Built in 1885, Mellette House was originally home to South Dakota's first governor, Arthur Calvin Mellette, and his family. Visit this spectacular, restored Italianate-style home and in its many elegant rooms discover original furnishings and paintings, once owned by the Mellette family. The house is open Tuesday to Sunday, May through October, from 1 to 5pm.
Address: 421 Fifth Ave. Watertown SD USA 57201
Send an Email 1 605 886-4730
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Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve
Doubling as both a nature and historical experience, this preserve spans 1,500 acres (607 ha) along the Missouri River and features more than 10 mi (16 km) of trails, native plants, a variety of birds and wildlife, and restored buildings that include the main homestead, a schoolhouse, church and log cabin. Hiking, biking and cross-country skiing are popular activities here.
Address: 272 Westshore Dr. McCook Lake SD USA 57049
Send an Email 1 605 232-0873
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Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Located in Riverside Park, the Capitol Replica is a reconstruction of the original Dakota Territorial Capitol that was built in Yankton in 1862. Inside the building, visitors will discover photographs and maps of old Yankton and the Dakota Territory, along with a gallery dedicated to former Dakota Territorial governors, and a stunning quilt highlighting Yankton's landmarks.
Address: Riverside Park, Yankton SD USA 57078
1 605 668-5231
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