I know how hard it can be to find kid friendly things to do with children. Here is a list of some of the best places to visit and things to do when visiting South Dakota with kids!
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Hours of fun can be had for children and parents at this children's museum in Brookings, SD.
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Kids will love getting to see reptiles, amphibians, and more!
Reptile Gardens
Stay in your car and drive through this beautiful park where you will see bears, goats, mountain lions, and more!
Bear Country USA
Optical illusions galore!
Cosmos Mystery Area
A beautiful place to take the kids and let them run and play and take in the scenery.
Badlands National Park
Playgrounds and sculptures of your favorite nursery rhymes!
Storybook Island
Butterflies and fish! What kid wouldn't love this?
Butterfly House & Aquarium
An archaeological site where everyone can learn about the area’s history
Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
The biggest zoo in South Dakota!
Welcome to Great Plains Zoo | Sioux Falls, SD
It may just look like a historic downtown, but the magic happens behind the stores where you can see a large animatronic dinosaur, splash pad, and more.
Wall Drug Store
If you are in the hills and looking for something more relaxed, the 1880 train is the way to go!
1880 Train :: 2024 Season
Fun for the whole family!
Rushmore Tramway Adventures
Similar to Storybook Island!
Storybook Land
Looks like a regular water park but is actually fed by a natural thermal spring!
Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
Beautiful to walk around! Just don't get too close to the water, especially with LITTLE littles.
Falls Park
Fun for HOURS! And a good place to eat!
Dave & Buster's Sioux Falls
America's International Treasure. This National Natural Landmark is an internationally renowned indoor working paleontological site/museum. More than 60 mammoths have been unearthed.
