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Aberdeen has nine movie screens, two golf courses, numerous parks, picnic areas,
tennis courts, a bowling alley, indoor and outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor ice-skating rinks, roller skating rink, a dance
pavilion, indoor and outdoor archery ranges, trapshooting range and gun club, horse trails, volleyball courts, a mini-golf course,
waterslide, bumper boats/go-karts, batting cages, paddle boats/canoes, bike/walking trails, softball complex, soccer fields,
Lakewood Mall, and a vast variety of antique shops, specialty stores and restaurants.
 Theater, Concerts and
Special Events
Aberdeen has a wonderful artistic community. There
are shows, concerts, theatrical productions, and recitals year round! Attend
an Aberdeen Community Theatre production in the historic Capitol Theatre,
enjoy an evening of musical entertainment at one of Northern State University's
recitals or concerts, or take part in one of the many special events that happen
in and around Aberdeen.
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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.
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 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.
22nd Annual South Dakota All-Star Games
Games will be held in Aberdeen, SD July 22-24, 2008. 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 21 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!
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