Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen and Northeast South Dakota offer:
Storybook Land
Storybook Land is an enchanted land of make-believe and fun. Families will experience a world of imagination capturing all the myth and magic of your favorite nursery rhymes from Humpty Dumpty to Hickory Dickory Dock. Slide down Jan and Jill’s Hill or visit Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Don’t miss the medieval castle which is surrounded by a moat and guarded by knights in armor. While visiting, ride the Storybook Land Express miniature train, which the entire family will enjoy. Storybook Land is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., April 15 through Oct 15. No admission fee is charged.
Land of OZ
The Land of OZ is located adjacent to Storybook Land and is based primarily on the original “Wonderful Wizard of OZ” story as written by L. Frank Baum. The theme park recreates the characters and settings from the story based on Mr. Baum’s descriptions. Sets located along the Yellow Brick Road include the Scarecrow's house, the Tin Woodman's house, the Apple Tree Forest, the Lion's Den, the Wicked Witch's Castle and the Haunted Forest. For more Storybook Land information visit Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department www.aberdeen.sd.us/parks or call 605.626.7015!
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Dedicated to telling the story of this land and of the people who have lived on it, this museum contains a large section of historical items including Indian artifacts, centennial quilts, period settings, toys for all ages and much more. Tour guide available to answer questions and point out interesting facts, www.dacotahprairiemuseum.com
Hutterite Colony Tours
Travel with us to the charming Hutterite Colonies.You'll discover a people whose ingenuity allows them to fashion their own clothing, handcraft their own furniture and live in a self-sustaining community. The Hutterite are a truly unique culture, one that has changed little in over four centuries and has thrived more than a century in South Dakota. The Hutterite people are easily recognizable by their unique fashions, but their not-so-visible characteristics are known to few. Visitors will be able to take a close-up look at the Hutterite people and their unique lifestyle. 10 OR MORE FOR TOUR $$. For assistance in organizing group tours, contact the Aberdeen Convention and Visitors Bureau, info@aberdeencvb.com.
J.L.W. Zietlow Telephone Pioneer Museum
Located within the Dacotah Prairie Museum, contains the largest collection of independent telephone company exhibits in the U.S., dating back to 1886. The automatic telephone dialing system was developed by Aberdonian J.L.W. Zietlow, who built and operated the first telephone line in the area.
The Granary
A rural cultural center for the Dakotas located on 2.3 acres of land in the heart of the fertile James River Valley. In this unique and hospitable place, artists display their work to celebrate the culture of the Northern Plains. The Center depicts a historic wooden granary with its interior converted to an exhibition facility and art gallery. Includes outdoor stage and spacious gazebo. A well-known township hall from the community of Putney has been relocated and completely refurbished on the Granary Center site. www.granaryfinearts.org/index.php
Regional Attractions
The Glacial Lakes and Prairies Region of South Dakota offers several other opportunities for enriching your travel experience - Fort Sisseton State Historical Park; Museum of Wildlife, Science and Industry; Sitting Bull Monument; Cathedral on the Prairie; Pickler Mansion; Bowdle Historical Museum; Terry Redlin Art Center; Tekakwitha Fine Arts Center; Blue Dog Fish Hatchery; Waubay National Wildlife Refuge; Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Hunting & Fishing
Whether it's waterfowl, upland game, big game or predators, Aberdeen and northeastern South Dakota has something for every hunter!
Every October, the skies above the Aberdeen area fill with a spectacular assortment of waterfowl. Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, www.sandlake.fws.gov, located just 30 miles northeast of Aberdeen, is a major stopping point for thousands of snow, blue and Canadian geese in their annual southern migration. Every pond, slough and lake becomes a resting spot for ducks of almost every variety - mallards, teal, redheads - they're all here!
South Dakota is famous for the most exciting, sought-after upland game bird in existence - the Chinese Ring neck Pheasant! Dense pheasant populations can be found throughout northeastern South Dakota. Ample public hunting areas provide excellent hunting. A listing of private landowners who allow hunting on their property is available upon request from info@aberdeencvb.com.
Located in the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota, Aberdeen provides exciting sport fishing opportunities. Mina and Richmond Lakes are both within 15 minutes of Aberdeen. Anglers go after walleye, northern pike, crappie, largemouth bass, perch, bluegills, channel catfish and bullheads. Lake recreational areas feature camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, water-skiing and hiking. Aberdeen is centrally located between the Missouri River and Big Stone Lake.
Restaurants:
- Alonzo's
- Big Fella's
- Cantebury Ltd.
- Circus Sports Bar & Grill
- Flame Restaurant & Lounge
- Griff's Place
- Guadalajara
- Hong Kong Restaurant
- Imperial Chinese Buffet
- Lager's Inn
- Mariner's Inn - Mina Lake
- Maverick's Steak & Cocktails
- Mazatlan
- Millstone Family Restaurant
- Minerva's Restaurant & Bar
- Murphy's Steakhouse & Pub
- North 40 Barn
- Perkins
- Red Rooster Coffee House
- RG's Restaurant
- Shenanigan's
- Steak & Buffet
- Ward Plaza Bar, Grill & Events Center
- Wild Oats
Shopping:
- ArtWorks Cooperative
- Lauinger’s Country Store
- Lakewood Mall
- Herberger’s
- J.C. Penney
- Hitch’N Post Western Wear
- “S” A Boutique for Her
- SoDak Sport and Bait
- Pauer Sound & Music, Inc
- Malchow’s
- Colonial Rose
- Boston Fern
- Kathleen’s
