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Madison, South Dakota

Madison's Prairie Village is a living history museum created from turn-of-the-century buildings moved from around the state to create a community that never was. The complex consists of forty restored buildings, agriculture displays, steam tractors, sawmill, operating railroad with turntable and round house, steam carousel and chapel car "Emmanuel." Camping is available with 150 electrical sites. You'll also find a gift shop, daily carousel rides and train rides during special events. From the Steam Threshing Jamboree to Railroad Days, Prairie Village presents several events that will take you back in time. The church can be rented for weddings or facilities for picnics and family reunions.

Located 2 miles west of Madison SD, on highway 34, near Lake Herman.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Walker's Point Recreation Area

Tucked along the shore of Lake Madison, this small but complete park meets the many needs of campers, anglers and boaters. Campsites offer picturesque views of the 2,800

Madison, SD Recreation Areas


Smith-Zimmermann Heritage Museum

The collection at the Smith-Zimmerman Museum primarily reflects the ethnic groups who settled Lake County. Many artifacts in the Museum were brought with these early pioneers or purchased by them in the late 1800's and early 1900'

Madison, SD Museums

Depot Railroad Museum

The Depot Railroad Museum commemorates the early railway systems that helped to shape and fortify Madison.

Madison, SD Museums

Lake Herman State Park

Lake Herman State Park is located on a peninsula of the 1,350

Madison, SD State Parks

Things to do near Madison, SD

R and R Campground

1700 S Burr Street PO Box 867 Mitchell, SD 57301 ...

Earl Boyce Museum

225 N Broadway Canton, SD 57013 ...

Karttrax Family Fun Park

Karttrax Family Fun Park offers go kart rides on two different tracks with a variety of go karts for kiddies to adults. It fe...

Thunder Valley Dragway

27121 469th Avenue Tea, SD 57064 ...