Southeast South Dakota

Region · South Dakota

Southeast South Dakota

Best timeMay–Oct
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Nearest airportFSD · 50 mi
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Overview

Southeast South Dakota is in the United States of America.

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Sioux City)

Jan: 0.7 in rain0.7"Jan: high 30°F, low 10°F30°10°JanFeb: 0.9 in rain0.9"Feb: high 34°F, low 15°F34°15°FebMar: 1.8 in rain1.8"Mar: high 48°F, low 26°F48°26°MarApr: 3.2 in rain3.2"Apr: high 61°F, low 37°F61°37°AprMay: 3.9 in rain3.9"May: high 72°F, low 49°F72°49°MayJun: 4.4 in rain4.4"Jun: high 82°F, low 59°F82°59°JunJul: 3.4 in rain3.4"Jul: high 85°F, low 63°F85°63°JulAug: 3.9 in rain3.9"Aug: high 83°F, low 61°F83°61°AugSep: 2.8 in rain2.8"Sep: high 77°F, low 51°F77°51°SepOct: 2.2 in rain2.2"Oct: high 63°F, low 38°F63°38°OctNov: 1.3 in rain1.3"Nov: high 47°F, low 25°F47°25°NovDec: 1.0 in rain1"Dec: high 33°F, low 15°F33°15°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • FSD Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Sioux Falls — 50 mi away. Directions
  • ATY Watertown Regional Airport, Watertown — 98 mi away. Directions
  • OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 182 mi away (major hub). Directions
Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 3-day trip

  1. Day 1: Sioux Falls — Falls Park, Great Plains Zoo, South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.
  2. Day 2: Madison — Lake Herman State Park, John C. Green Art Studio, Lake County Museum.
  3. Day 3: Vermillion — National Music Museum, Spirit Mound Historic Prairie, The Bluffs Golf Course.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.

Places in Southeast South Dakota

Cities

  • Madison
  • Mitchell
  • Sioux Falls - largest city in South Dakota
  • North Sioux City - the Siouxland metropolitan area also extends into Iowa and Nebraska
  • Vermillion - home to the University of South Dakota
  • Yankton

Other destinations

  • Freeman
  • Geddes
  • Harrisburg (South Dakota)
  • Parkston
  • Tabor

See

Most of the major attractions are located in Sioux Falls or the Yankton-Bon Homne area. Sioux Falls being South Dakota's largest city has many attractions. Falls Park in downtown Sioux Falls is a major attraction for both locals and tourists. In the southern part of the region near the Missouri River you will find a lot of recreational fun. Just west of Yankton is Lewis and Clark Lake and a camp ground. If you are someone who likes to explore the country this is paradise for you. Scattered west of Yankton are several small farming villages such as Avon, Tyndall, Lesterville, Scotland, and Tabor. The highlight of this area is Czech Days located in Tabor. This celebration of Czech Catholic heritage takes place every June. East of Yankton are the villages of Gayville and Volin; these towns offer little more than a glance at small town America but might still be worth passing by if you have the time. Continuing East you will come to Vermillion, a bustling college town home to the Dakota Dome.

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