National Music Museum
Address: 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-5306
Website: www.nmmusd.org
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Open: Monday - Saturday from 9 to 5, Sunday from 2 to 5
Features: Founded in 1973 on the campus of USD, the National Music Museum is one of the
great institutions of its kind in the world. Its renowned collections which include
more than 14,500 American, European and non-western instruments from
virtually all cultures and historical periods are the most inclusive anywhere. The
instruments are housed in a 20,000 square-foot, climate controlled building and
are exhibited in nine beautiful galleries. Friday-noon brown bag lunch programs
feature collection specific concerts with appearances from artists from around
the world.
Clay County Park
Address: 4 Miles Southwest of Vermillion off SD 50, Vermillion, SD 57069
Features: Situated on the last natural stretch of the Missouri River. Enjoy 34 acres of
pristinely preserved parklands of the vast and beautiful wilderness with
breathtaking views. The three mile paved nature trail showcases the beautiful
and diverse plant and wildlife and includes a lookout area over the magnificent
Missouri River. There are volleyball courts, a horseshoe court, electrical
campsites, picnic shelters, playgrounds and a boat ramp and dock.
Historic Downtown Vermillion
Address: Main Street Area, Vermillion, SD 57069
Website: www.downtownvermillion.com
Features: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, historic downtown Vermillion is
home to over twenty-five retail and specialty stores, a variety of eateries, movie
theatres, pubs, and numerous other distinctive businesses and services. Take a
relaxing stroll down Main Street, while enjoying the unique architecture and the
friendly atmosphere that Vermillion prides itself on.
W. H. Over Museum
Address: 1110 Ratingen Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-5228
Website: www.whovermuseum.org
Open: Monday - Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Features: Home of the extensive collection of William H. Over, a distinguished naturalist
of the northern plains from 1913 to 1945. You will also find the David and Elizabeth
Clark Memorial Collection of pre-reservation and early reservation Lakota art and
artifacts, and the Stanley J. Morrow collection of historic South Dakota photo-
graphs. The Lewis and Clark Learning Center with an 8' x 20' mural depicting their
walk up Spirit Mound on August 25, 1804, and a touch screen computer system
allows visitors to learn more about the Lewis and Clark Expedition and their visit
to the area. Other displays include pioneer artifacts, firearms and historic clothing.
The gift shop will guarantee that you will take home souvenirs like no others.
Spirit Mound
Location: Six miles north of Vermillion off SD Hwy 19
Website: www.lewisandclarktrail.com
Open: Year round with a hiking/bike trail and a picnic and restroom area.
Features: Walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and join in the history by standing at the
top of Spirit Mound. Spirit Mound, or Paha Wakan, was known by the tribes and
was thought to be occupied by little people that would shoot any human who came
near the mound. On August 25th, 1804, Captains Lewis and Clark took eleven men
to explore the mysterious mound. Lewis and Clark climbed to the summit and
wrote "from the top of the hill we beheld the most butiful landscape". Interpretive
signs along the trail tell the story of Spirit Mound.
Valiant Vineyards Winery at Buffalo Run Resort
Address: 1500 West Main Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-624-4500
Website: www.buffalorunwinery.com
Open: May through December, Monday - Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
January through April, Friday - Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm or by appointment
year round.
Features: South Dakota's oldest winery is located on the Vermillion River, overlooking
the Missouri River. The resorts spectacular setting and inviting decor offer a relaxing escape
from the ordinary. Wine tasting featuring our award winning wines and are available on a daily
basis, tours may be available upon request. Peruse the gift shop filled with locally made products
and wine accessories. Overnight guests will discover a unique bed & breakfast experience at
the Buffalo Run Resort. Valiant Vineyards is the perfect place to start or end your day.
Austin-Whittemore House Museum
Address: 15 Austin Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-624-8266
Open: Monday - Friday from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm or call for an
appointment.
Features: The Austin-Whittemore House Museum is a home that was built atop a bluff along
the river after a disastrous flood swept three-fourths of the town away in 1881.
Admire the 1883 Italian villa architecture of this stately home, filled with Victorian
furnishings and items of local historical interest, including many historical
records and documents from this area. Offering genealogy services. Home of the
Clay County Historical Society. Free admission.
The Bluffs Golf Course
Address: East Main Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-7058
Website: www.thebluffsgc.com
Features: Tee off on this par 72, 18-hole, multi-level public golf course that is situated one hundred feet above the Missouri River Valley, and finish the hole below the bluff,
among woods and wetlands. The beautiful landscaping with ten acres of reflecting
lakes and eight acres of wetlands would entice any golf lover to this magnificent
course. It features a full service pro shop, driving range, practice greens, short
order grill and golf instruction. Rated by Golf Digest.
Barstow Park
Address: Between Princeton and Carr Streets, Vermillion, SD 57069
Features: Soccer and football fields, lighted tennis courts, lighted softball fields, picnic
shelters, playground areas, ice rink with warming house, a fitness course and
restrooms, all on the 19.39 acre park.
Cotton Park
Address: South Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Features: Located on the banks of the Vermillion River, this 30 acre park includes natural
grasslands and wetlands, a historic wooden bridge, fishing pier, soccer fields, and
a hiking, biking and running trail along the river.
Lions Park
Address: On Cherry Street, between Princeton and High Streets, Vermillion, SD 57069
Features: Playground areas, lighted softball fields, picnic shelters, restrooms and
electrical camping facilities.
Prentis Park
Address: Plum Street - between Main and Clark Streets, Vermillion, SD 57069
Features: The park has a newly renovated swimming pool with a 110 foot water slide,
lighted basketball courts, lighted horseshoe court, lighted shuffleboard,
picnic shelters, restrooms, playground areas, lighted volleyball courts,
lighted baseball field, practice softball field and a band shell.
Missouri River & Mulberry Bend Overlook
Location: South of Vermillion across the Newcastle-Vermillion Bridge (SD 19 & NE 15)
Features: The Missouri River is a meandering, living river, with no dams or canalization,
forming much of the border between South Dakota and Nebraska. The river valley
is as wide as two miles in some places, a testament to the twists and turns the river
has taken over the last several thousand years. Mulberry Bend Overlook sits atop
the bluffs overlooking the pristine Missouri River and Mulberry Point, which is one
of the narrowest points along the river. See nature at its finest with breathtaking
views of the historic river.
DakotaDome
Address: 1101 N. Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-5958
Website: www.usdcoyotes.com/info/facilities
Features: Constructed in 1979, the DakotaDome is one of the region's most recognizable
structures. The DakotaDome is home to USD Coyote Athletics, the SD High School
Football Playoffs, the Dakota Farm Show and numerous other events. This 145,000
square foot, 10,000 seat indoor facility features 7 basketball courts, 3 volleyball
courts, 4 racquetball courts, a 25 meter pool, an 8-lane 200 meter track, and a full
size football field with artificial turf.
Old Main/Oscar Howe Gallery
Location: Center of the USD Campus, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-3177
Open: Monday - Saturday from 1 to 5 pm.
Features: Flagship building of The University of South Dakota. Built in 1883, it is now
home to the largest collection of work by internationally celebrated
American Indian artist Oscar Howe. Old Main is rich in history, tradition, and
a symbol of the quest for excellence at the University.
University Art Galleries' Main Gallery
Address: Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts
Main Gallery
USD Campus
Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-3177
Website: www.usd.edu/cfa/Art/UniversityGalleries/maingallery.cfm
Open: Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, weekends from 1 - 5 pm.
Features: A permanent art collection of over 1,600 pieces emphasizing SD artists,
contemporary art, Northern Plains American Indian Art, Asian and African
collections. The gallery also sponsors touring art exhibits along with private art
shows featuring art and artists from across the nation.
University of South Dakota Fine Arts
Address: Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts
The Wayne S. Knutson Theatre
USD Campus
Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-5400
Website: www.usd.edu/cfa/Theatre
Features: The Wayne S. Knutson Theatre is a 450 seat, state-of-the-art theatre that is home to
a variety of USD concerts, plays and dance performances. The Center includes a
dance studio, arena theatre, dressing rooms and a costume studio.
University of South Dakota (USD)
Address: 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-677-5011
Website: www.usd.edu
Features: South Dakota's oldest university was founded in 1862. For over 15 years, USD has
been ranked among the top doctoral institutions in the country. South Dakota's
only School of Medicine, Law, College of Fine Arts, and internationally accredited
AACSB Business School proudly calls USD home. Located on an attractive
216-acre campus, USD provides Division 1 athletics, music, theatre and a wide
range of other activities. Home to the area's only domed stadium, the
DakotaDome, as well as the world-famous America's National Music Museum and
the states most cherished public university building, Old Main.
Washington Street Arts Center (VAAC)
Address: 202 Washington Street, Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone: 605-675-9053
Website: www.vaac.org
Features: Local artists, Vermillion school children and USD art students display their works
throughout the year. All ages musical performances turn the Arts Center into a
concert venue for local musicians and alternative bands from around the country.
Theater productions, special events, art classes and camps are activities that take
place year round.
