Huron, South Dakota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Huron is a city of 13,000 people (2019) in Beadle County, South Dakota.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Huron

World's Largest Pheasant

Highway 14 east of town atop the Huron Liquor Store.

Splash Central Water Park

Built in 2013 on the grounds of the former Huron University, Splash Central Water Park has three water slides, a water obstacle course, an Olympic lap pool, a wading pool, and a 400-foot (121-meter) artificial float tube…

Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge

Teams from many states compete in this trial for upland bird-hunting dogs.

South Dakota State Fair

Food, rides, shows, competitions - this state fair on the Great Plains has it all. Late August 30 to early September.

Plan your trip

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ATY Watertown Regional Airport, Watertown — 65 mi away. Directions
ABR Aberdeen Regional Airport, Aberdeen — 76 mi away. Directions
OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 242 mi away (major hub). Directions

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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Splash Central Water Park, World's Largest Pheasant
Lunch Prime Time Tavern
Afternoon Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge, South Dakota State Fair
Evening Thunderbird Liquors

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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Get in

By plane

Go Huron Regional Airport ((HON), also known as Howes Airport)

Has been a general aviation airport since 2016 when the last commercial airline, Great Lakes Airlines, ended scheduled service. During 2015, 1,920 commercial passengers used the airport. Terminal parking is free.

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See

See World's Largest Pheasant

Highway 14 east of town atop the Huron Liquor Store.

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Parks

See Splash Central Water Park

📍 345 9th Street SW🕒 12:15PM - 8PM💲 $10☎ +1 605-353-8537⚠ Last checked Feb 2017 — confirm before you go

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Do

Events

Do Ringneck Festival & Bird Dog Challenge

Teams from many states compete in this trial for upland bird-hunting dogs.

☎ +1 605-352-0000

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Do South Dakota State Fair

Food, rides, shows, competitions - this state fair on the Great Plains has it all. Late August 30 to early September.

📍 890 3rd St SW

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Eat

Eat Prime Time Tavern

Steakhouse

Legendary steakhouse and tavern. There are only four items on the menu and they are all steak. All steaks come with a wedge salad with ranch dressing, baked potato and bread. If you ask for any kind of dressing other than ranch the waitress will likely say "You know, our blue cheese tastes a lot like ranch." Very affordable. Great happy hour prices ($3 margaritas).

📍 2110 Dakota Ave. S☎ +1 605-352-7631

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