Things to Do with Kids in South Dakota
Last updated: December 25, 2024
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Children's Museum of South Dakota
Interactive museum featuring hands-on exhibits, outdoor prairie exhibits, and educational programs for children of all ages. Features a two-story climbing structure and agricultural-themed play areas....
Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum
40-acre zoo featuring over 1000 animals from around the world, plus a natural history museum with mounted specimens...
Bramble Park Zoo
Intimate zoo featuring over 500 animals, educational programs, and interactive exhibits...
WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort
South Dakota's largest indoor waterpark featuring slides, pools, and water play areas...
Reptile Gardens
World's largest reptile zoo featuring snake shows, alligator feedings, and tropical gardens...
Storybook Island
Free children's theme park with fairytale characters and playground equipment...
1880 Train
Historic steam train ride through the Black Hills between Hill City and Keystone...
Mammoth Site
Active paleontological dig site featuring mammoth fossils and educational programs...
Butterfly House & Aquarium
Indoor facility featuring live butterflies and marine life exhibits...
Rush Mountain Adventure Park
Adventure park featuring cave tours, mountain coaster, zipline, and 7D interactive ride...
Washington Pavilion
Cultural center with science center, art galleries, and children's interactive exhibits...
Bear Country USA
Drive-through wildlife park featuring North American wildlife including bears, wolves, and elk...
Outdoor Campus
Nature center offering free outdoor education programs and activities...
Jewel Cave National Monument
World's third-longest cave offering various cave tours and educational programs...
Wind Cave National Park
Historic cave system with unique boxwork formations and surface wildlife viewing...
Badlands Loop State Scenic Byway
Scenic drive through Badlands National Park with numerous overlooks and hiking trails...
Sertoma Butterfly House
Indoor butterfly conservatory with hundreds of free-flying butterflies...
Prehistoric Indian Village
Archaeological site with hands-on activities and educational programs about Native American history...
SD Discovery Center
Hands-on science center with interactive exhibits and educational programs...
Splash Central Water Park
Outdoor water park featuring slides, pools, and splash areas...
Wild Water West
Waterpark with slides, wave pool, and additional attractions like go-karts and mini-golf...
Thunder Road Family Fun Park
Family entertainment center with go-karts, mini-golf, and arcade games...
Corn Palace
Unique attraction decorated with corn and other grains, featuring educational tours and events...
Sylvan Lake
Scenic lake in Custer State Park offering swimming, hiking, and rock climbing...
Prairie Village
Living history museum with steam train rides and historical buildings...