Explore South Dakota
Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum
The Great Plains Zoo features over 500 animals from around the world. Our 45-acre park features animals in simulated natural habitats, such as the Asian Cat Habitat, Bear Canyon and our new African Savannah. Our popular Children'
Sioux Falls, SD ZoosSmith-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 MuseumsLake Herman State Park
Lake Herman State Park is located on a peninsula of the 1,350
Madison, SD State ParksJohn C. Green Art Gallery
A lifelong resident of the Madison, South Dakota area, John C. Green has earned recognition in the art community through his faithful rendition of outdoor and scenic images that capture the spirit of his native state. He is an established artist with superb credentials. He recently celebrated his 30
Madison, SD Art GalleriesWalker'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 AreasLake Oahe Fishing
Like the other Missouri River reservoirs, Oahe is known for its walleye fishing, the most abundant and popular fish in the four reservoirs. River anglers fish depths from 5 to 20
, SD FishingLake Sharpe Boating
With thousands of miles of shoreline along the Missouri River and hundreds of lakes across the state, South Dakota is a boater's haven. Whether it's pleasure boating or fishing, water enthusiasts can find it here.
, SD BoatingLake Sharpe Fishing
Fishing is a very popular activity on Lake Sharpe and in the tailwater area. Walleye is the primary sport fish although sauger, small mouth bass, white bass, channel catfish, and northern pike also provide great fishing action. WALLEYE
, SD FishingDepot Railroad Museum
The Depot Railroad Museum commemorates the early railway systems that helped to shape and fortify Madison.
Madison, SD MuseumsMadison Country Club
The Madison Country Club is located just west of Madison near Prairie Village and Lake Herman. This course is an 18-hole regulation length semi-private golf course. It features 6,162 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The Madison Country Club golf course opened in 1946
Madison, SD Golf CoursesRocky Point Recreation Area
Rocky Point is the newest park in the South Dakota state park system, and opened in 2006 on Belle Fourche Reservoir, one of the few large reservoirs in western South Dakota. Rocky Point is a state recreation area, complete with 61 campsites (50 electrical)
, SD Camping