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Our favorite stops

What place in your community would you want to make sure no visitor misses?  A variety of people from the region have offered their suggestions.
What’s your favorite place? Add your thoughts at our revamped forum site: forum.dakotafire.net [1].
Clark Potato Day [2]

Clark Potato Day

CLARK

MASHED POTATO WRESTLING

Join us for World Famous Mashed Potato Wrestling at Clark’s Potato Day Aug. 2, 2014. Potato Day includes a car show, tractor show, arts in the park, sidewalk sales, flower and garden show, potato decorating contests, potato recipe contests, parade and more. www.clarksd.com. —Melanie Smith

Shoe House in Webster [3]

Shoe House in Webster

WEBSTER

SHOE HOUSE

One highlight of the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry is the Shoe House, which holds more than 10,000 pairs of shoes that are the collection of Mildred O’Neil. Each pair tells a story. See 22 other buildings that highlight the region’s history of military, agricultural, and pioneer life. www.sdmuseum.org. —Elaine Gilbertson

 

Bitter Lake Lodge [4]

Bitter Lake Lodge

WAUBAY

BITTER LAKE LODGE

Bitter Lake Lodge has a scenic view of the lake where visitors can have a meal before or after trying their luck catching walleye or perch. Ask about the largest northern contest. www.bitterlakelodge.com. —Brenda Holscher

 

Nicolette Tower [5]

Nicolette Tower

SISSETON

NICOLLET TOWER

On the beautiful wind-swept Coteau des Prairies (hills of the prairies), 3.5 miles west of Sisseton stands the Nicollet Tower & Interpretive Center, complete with a commanding view of three states and a storied past that marks the efforts of French astronomer and mathematician, Joseph N. Nicollet, who first mapped the region. The Interpretive Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, May through September. Admission is free. Visit www.sissetonmuseums.org or call 605-698-7672. —Sandi Jaspers

 

Midway Drive-In Theatre in Miller [6]

Midway Drive-In Theatre in Miller

MILLER

MIDWAY DRIVE-IN THEATRE

The No. 1 reason I love this theater is the treats! They have the best treat stand you will ever see at a drive-in. My second reason for loving the drive-in is the people who run and own it. Coming into the treat stand you will see them lined up at their station with a smile on their face. www.midwaydrivein.info. —Kecia Baranek

 

Ingalls Homestead in De Smet [7]

Ingalls Homestead in De Smet

DE SMET

INGALLS HOMESTEAD & LAURA I. WILDER SOCIETY

How fortunate we are to have the opportunity to experience the lifestyle of pioneer homesteaders by twisting hay, riding in a covered wagon or trying your hand at a railroad hand car. Relive Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books in this historic community. www.desmetsd.com. —Rita Anderson

 

Antique tractor at Madison's Prairie Village [8]

Antique tractor at Madison’s Prairie Village

MADISON

PRAIRIE VILLAGE

Discover Prairie Village with 40 restored buildings, agricultural displays, antique tractors, log and sod houses, a steam carousel, chapel car and an operating railroad. Come for the Steam Threshing Jamboree Aug. 22-24, with parades, a flea market, demonstrations and entertainment. www.prairievillage.org. —Julie Gross