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. Tour guide available to answer questions and point out interesting facts. 



College & University Sporting Events
      The state-of-the-art Joseph H. Barnett Center, 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
      Presentation College offers NAIA Division II (Saints) men's and women's basketball. The Saints play their home games in the Strode Activity Center featuring three full-sized basketball courts, bleacher seating for 1,500 and a walking track.




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.



  Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center     

  Aberdeen Aquatic Center
      The entire family will enjoy the 9,000 square foot leisure pool with a zero depth entry, multi-level play structures, waterslides, and interactive features that dump, spill and squirt water. The aquatic center has a 30 foot tall waterslide tower with a 280 foot long raft slide, a 215 foot long body flume slide and a 125 long enclosed body flume slide that provides exhilarating rides. The 350 foot long lazy ricer is a family favorite. There is a 50 meter, 8 lane lap pool with two diving boards, drop slides and a variety of floatable play features. Located at the intersection of 10th Avenue Southeast and Dakota Street, the aquatic center opens in May.



  Lee Park Golf Course
      If you are an avid golfer, the Lee Park Municipal Golf Course is located one mile south of Wylie Park. The 18 hole course is open to the public and has rental equipment and golf carts and a driving range available for you enjoyment.



Yellowstone Trail - Travel the Dream
      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. Eventually 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.
      In South Dakota 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 Lemmon'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.



23nd Annual South Dakota All-Star Games
      Games will be held in Aberdeen, SD July 28-30, 2009. Games sponsored by the South Dakota High School Coaches Association (SDHSCA), Aberdeen SD All-Star Committee and the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau. Teams are designated North & South as determined by the SDHSCA.
      This year's Games will be under the directorship of Keith Kusler. The past 22 years of All-Star competitions have given athletic fans entertaining and exciting contests. The top SDHS graduating senior athletes are given the opportunity to complete on the same team with teammates they competed against during their high school careers. Over 200 athletes will be coached by 30 of the top SDHS coaches in the sports of volleyball, boys basketball, girls basketball, football, wrestling, golf and cheer.



Moccasin Creek Complex
      This multiplex outdoor facility featuring soccer and softball fields, 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.



Regional Attractions
      The Glacial Lakes and Prairies Region of South Dakota offers several other opportunities for enriching your travel experience - Fort Sisseton State Historical Park; Museum of Wildlife, Science and Industry; Sitting Bull Monument; Cathedral on the Prairie; Pickler Mansion; Bowdle Historical Museum; Terry Redlin Art Center; Tekakwitha Fine Arts Center; Blue Dog Fish Hatchery; Waubay National Wildlife Refuge; Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge.



      For information on attractions listed here or on the Group Tours page - local or regional - visit our Events Calendar or contact the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau today!