Rosebud

City / town · South Dakota

Rosebud

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Nearest airportPIR · 84 mi
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Overview

Rosebud is the main town on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Other towns on the reservation include Mission and St. Francis.

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Best things about Rosebud

Sinte Gleska University

Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum

One of two Lakota museums in the world.

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Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • PIR Pierre Regional Airport, Pierre — 84 mi away. Directions
  • CDR Chadron Municipal Airport, Chadron — 116 mi away. Directions
  • OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 286 mi away (major hub). Directions

US Highways 18 and 83 run through the area.

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Sinte Gleska University
  • Afternoon Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum

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

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    Get in

    US Highways 18 and 83 run through the area.

    See

    See Sinte Gleska University

    📍 Mission
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    See Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum (St. Francis Mission)

    One of two Lakota museums in the world.

    📍 350 S Oak St, St. Francis🕒 Memorial Day-Labor Day: 8AM-5PM daily; Labor Day-Memorial Day: by appointment only☎ +1 605 747-2361
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