Things to do in Aberdeen
Brown County Fair
Every year in August, vendors from around the country travel to Aberdeen to participate in a county fair that includes big name grandstand entertainment, car races, demolition derby, rodeo, carnival midway, 4-H exhibits, and other assorted live entertainment and displays.
Centennial Village
Visit us for a look into the past or stop by the Granary, our rural cultural center.
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Dedicated to telling the story of this land and of the people who have lived on it, this museum contains a large section of historical items including Indian artifacts, centennial quilts, period settings, toys for all ages and much more. A tour guide is available to answer questions and point out interesting facts. Call (605) 626-7117 for more information.
21 S Main Street., Aberdeen, SD
Isaac Lincoln Hall Art Gallery
Located on the campus at Northern State University in the Art Department. Call (605) 626-2514 for more information.
Joseph H. Barnett Center
This state-of-the-art Center is located on the Northern State University campus, plays host to a complete spectrum of team competitions - NCAA Division II (Wolves) men's and women's basketball; State AA, A, and B high school basketball tournaments; swim meets; gymnastics and indoor track meets; wrestling and volleyball tournaments.
Memorial Union Art Gallery
Located on the campus at Northern State University at the Art Department. Call (605) 626-2514 for more information.
Mina Lake Recreation Area
Email: richmondgf@gfp.state.sd.us / www.state.sd.us/gfp/sdparks/minalake/minalake.htm Call (605) 225-5325 for more information.
37908 Youth Camp Road, Aberdeen, SD
Moccasin Creek Complex
This is a multiplex outdoor facility featuring soccer and softball fields and provides over 30 acres of recreational space. The Complex includes a bike/walking trail along Moccasin Creek, concessions, restroom facilities, batting cages, and plays host to several soccer and softball tournaments every summer.
Richmond Lake Recreation Area
37908 Youth Camp Road, Aberdeen, SD
Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge
You will find 269 species of birds. Enjoy hunting for the famous Chinese ring neck Pheasant or fish for walleye or northern pike at our many lakes and streams.
Storybook Land
Storybook Land is an enchanted land of make believe and fun. Capture the myth and magic we all find in fairy tale characters. Slide down Jack and Jill’s hill or sit on Humpty Dumpty’s wall or visit Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The fun is endless at Storybook Land. Call (605)225-2414 for more information.
Wylie Park
Just outside the gates of Storybook Land, you'll find Wylie Park. With over 200-acres of grassland, the park features a zoo with a spectacular variety of wildlife. Picnic and recreation areas, pavilion, concession stands, campground, and swimming area also available. Call 605-626-7015 for more information.
Yellowstone Trail
What began as a 26-mile stretch of road turned into a 1200-mile dream. This dream was fueled by the imagination of a citizens group that saw the highway extend from Minneapolis, past Yellowstone National Park and continue on to Puget Sound. The trail became the nation's first transcontinental highway stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It became a source of pride for the pioneers who had a vision of sharing the beauty of our state with visitors. The Yellowstone Trail runs east and west from the Big Stone Lake to Lemmon. Along the way travelers will be treated to a vast array of historical and cultural attractions; from the glacial lakes to the great prairie to Lemon's petrified wood park, our geographic diversity will delight and astound visitors. Go back in time to experience the pioneering spirit, the sense of history and the unspoiled beauty the trail offers to one and all.