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Whether you're developing a tour package for 20 or 80, the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau tourism professionals are ready to work for you!
Our attractions, dining & nightlife, recreation and lodging pages showcase the exceptional opportunities available for your next group tour. No matter where your group's interests lie, we'll assist you in developing an unforgettable trip.
 Complimentary CVB Services
- Customized itineraries
- Hotel/motel information and brochures
- Restaurant information
- Unique activity and entertainment referrals
- Step on guide service
- Yellowstone Trail information & brochures
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Dacotah
Prairie Museum
Located at 21 S. Main St. 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.
Centennial Village
Located at the Brown County Fairgrounds, this historical recreation of a pioneer town displays business enterprises as they may have looked years ago. Many of the buildings have been moved in from original sites. Sixteen buildings dating from the 1880's to the early 1900's make up this quaint little town.
Capitol Theatre
415 South Main St.
Home of Aberdeen Community Theatre, the Capitol Theatre is the last remaining
theater in Aberdeen's downtown historical district.
Built in 1926 as a premiere vaudeville/silent movie house, the Capitol is being
renovated into a state of the art theatrical venue. Guided tours are available
upon request. 605-225-2228
Fairytales and Feathers
Tour
PICTURE THIS
Your visit starts with a stroll down memory lane in Storybook Land and Land of Oz, with a trip through your childhood memories of the Mother Goose fables we all grew up with. Your visitors laugh and giggle as they start down the Yellow Brick Road, trying to guess which Mother Goose rhyme matches each exhibit. See cows and chickens fly through the air as your guests tour Dorothy's house, complete with tornado effects! A guided tour through Wylie Park on the miniature train makes this an enjoyable experience for young and old alike, especially for those that may have a harder time walking. Learn train history at the historic railroad depot.
Next, your guests continue with our "Feathers" theme with a picnic lunch of chicken and fixings served at Wylie Park's "Bird House". Once an aviary, the Bird House is an enclosed shelter which can accommodate up to 75 people.
Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Now it is on to enjoy all the wildlife experiences that can be found at Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge. As you travel to Sand Lake, be sure to keep a sharp eye out for our famous "Chinese Ring Necked Pheasant" that the area is so famous for. A step on guide to illuminate the history and species of birds and animals to be found at Sand Lake makes this a memorable experience. Ranked #15 in Wild Bird Magazine's top birding hot spots, your guests view a vast array of Wildlife.
Intrepid individuals climb the 108 foot observation tower to get a panoramic view of Sand Lake.
Now it is back to Aberdeen for a wonderful meal at one of our many fine restaurants. Your guests all visit about the fun day they have had as they retire to their rooms at one of Aberdeen's many hotels. After a good night's sleep, your group is ready for more. Now, that is a picture you would like to see, isn't it? "Our Fairytales and Feathers" tour, complete with a trip through Sleeping Beauty's Castle would make a great Grandparents/Grandchildren tour!
Great Aberdeen Mystery
Geo-Tour
How It Works:
 Special "Geocaches" will
be placed at our attractions for your group to find. A handheld GPS unit will
be provided by the Convention and Visitors Bureau to
your group's leader, along with GPS coordinates. Each stop finds your next clue
on your mystery treasure map. Your group has the fun of visiting and exploring
our tourist attractions while they hunt for their "Aberdeen treasure," a wonderful
souvenir of their trip.
Benefits to You:
Great Aberdeen Mystery Geocaches will be specifically tailored to your group and no other! Your coordinates will be exclusive, not posted on the website. This will ensure a special experience unique to your group.
Guests will have loads of fun, with little or no cost to you.
Exciting "mystery tour" concept
The CVB can individualize and feature any attraction that 'fits' your group.
The CVB will provide the GPS system, coordinates and clues, and the tour operator can act as group leader.
Group can take home "Geocache souvenirs" from their trip.
This provides you with an affordable and fun experience that your participants will be sure to remember!
Best of All, Most of Our
Attractions are Free!
For more information, please contact the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau
@ 1-800-645-3851
L. Frank Baum's Aberdeen
L. Frank Baum, author of "The Wizard of Oz", lived in Aberdeen from 1888 to 1891. During that time he operated a store and newspaper. It is believed that many of the elements of the story "The Wizard of Oz" were inspired by happenings in Aberdeen. The Aberdeen/Brown County Landmark Commission sponsors guided walking tours or pick up a free guidebook to follow your own private yellow brick road.
The Highlands Historical District
Located on Main Street, and comprised of 17 houses built between the period of 1907 to 1969. The area was first given the lofty title of "Highlands" because it rose three feet higher than the commercial district which was located in a slough. Over the years, houses of varying styles have been blended together to form a pleasing combination of both modern and classical architecture. Many of the homes are among the most outstanding examples of period architecture in the state.
Hutterite Colony Tours
Travel with us to the charming Hutterite Colonies.You'll discover a people whose ingenuity allows them to fashion their own clothing, handcraft their own furniture and live in a self-sustaining community.The Hutterite are a truly unique culture, one that has changed little in over four centuries and has thrived more than a century in South Dakota. The Hutterite people are easily recognizable by their unique fashions, but their not-so-visible characteristics are known to few. Visitors will be able to take a close-up look at the Hutterite people and their unique lifestyle. 10 OR MORE FOR TOUR $$.
J.L.W. Zietlow Telephone Pioneer Museum
Located within the Dacotah Prairie Museum, contains the largest collection of independent telephone company exhibits in the U.S., dating back to 1886. The automatic telephone dialing system was developed by Aberdonian J.L.W. Zietlow, who built and operated the first telephone line in the area.
Art Galleries
Aberdeen has an abundance of art galleries. Displays change frequently, continually offering new and interesting exhibits. Local and area artist displays range from oils to watercolors, computer art to handmade paper, sculpture to charcoal drawings, and needlework to hand-made quilts.
The Granary
A rural cultural center for the Dakotas located on 2.3 acres of land in the heart of the fertile James River Valley. In this unique and hospitable place, artists display their work to celebrate the culture of the Northern Plains. The Center depicts a historic wooden granary with its interior converted to an exhibition facility and art gallery. Includes outdoor stage and spacious gazebo. A well-known township hall from the community of Putney has been relocated and completely refurbished on the Granary Center site.
For assistance in organizing group tours contact the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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