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Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little Town on the Prairie”
De Smet, SD
866-528-7273
www.desmetsd.com
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Since 1957, the Laura Ingalls-Wilder Memorial Society has been busy with the preservation of the Ingalls Wilder sites and the hosting of Laura’s readers who come from all over the world to tour the historial treasures of the “Little Town on the Prairie.”
Visit:
Tours begin at the Gift ShopLocated 1 block east of the Courthouse
105 Olivet Avenue
800-880-3383 605-854-3383
www.DiscoverLaura.org
The Original Surveyors’ Housefrom “By the Shores of Silver Lake”
The Ingalls Home built by Charles “Pa” Ingalls
The First School of De Smetattended by Laura and Carrie
The Discovery Centerfor some hands-on fun!
Try an old fashioned sewing machine, dress like a pioneer, learn to read Braille and much more!
The Little Town Adventure Starts Here!
Plan an old-fashioned visit with your family on the land Laura Ingalls Wilder's family homesteaded. Learn about Laura and pioneering history through kid-friendly activities.
• Covered Wagon Rides• One-Room School Session• Historic Hands-on Activities
Enjoy camping at Ingalls Homestead • Covered Wagons • RV Sites• Bunkhouse • Tent Sites Modern Restrooms, Dump Station, Picnic Area
800-776-3594 • [email protected]
ingallshomestead.com
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Join us for a presentation of Laura's book These Happy Golden Years. Laura's adventures take her beyond her family as she teaches school and goes courting with Almanzo. This lovely story culminates with Laura's marriage to Almanzo.
Please join us as we bring Laura's story to life on the South Dakota prairie. This outdoor production is held one mile southeast of De Smet.
800-880-3383 • 800-776-3594desmetpageant.org
2014 PageantThese Happy Golden Years
July 10, 11, 12 • July 17,18,19 July 22, 23, 24
THESE HAPPY GOLDEN YEARST H E L A U R A I N G A L L S W I L D E R P A G E A N T P R O U D LY P R E S E N T S
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Proudly Presents
The Loftus Store
“The Quality Store since 1879”The “Original” store from the “Little House” books.
Turn back time in the heart of DeSmet’s historical main street where the original building still stands.
Discover an original shoe boxes and shoe found in the attic 130 years later.
Free Admission!T-shirts, dresses, dolls and souvenirs • We accept Visa/MC
866-335-3271loftusstore.com
De Smet Depot Museum & Harvey Dunn School
The railroad depot museum features exhibits on De Smet’s early history, a South Dakota wildlife display and a country print shop. Adjacent to the museum is the school house attended by prairie artist Harvey Dunn.
Free admission!Open June through August
605-854-3991 • 605-854-3731Located behind De Smet Library
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605-854-9000 • 605-854-9009Located at corner of SD Hwy 14 and SD Hwy 25
The Prairie Smokehouse
Family Restaurant Speacializing in BBQ Cuizine.
BBQ Ribs • Brisket • BBQ Chicken • Steaks Pulled Pork • Seafood • Burgers • Sandwiches
Located at: Kingsbury County Country Club
605-854-3134 • 612-845-1973611 7th Street SW
Ward’s Store
Enjoy the best coffee, espresso, cappuccino & slushes. During the summer months try “Grandma Ward’s Homemade Lemonade”! Stop and shop for clothing, gifts and antiques.
Serving breakfast and lunch.Groups or large bus orders, please call ahead.
605-854-3688127 Calumet Ave SW
Oxbow Resturant General Store
Enjoy a rustic meal on the prairie with your hosts, the Myers family. The Oxbow offers a wide variety of daily specials plus Sunday buffet. Buses welcome. Seats up to 150.
Open daily 6:00am-10:00pmThe General Store is your “little store with
more”! We carry a full line of groceries, magazines, and fishing and hunting supplies.
605-854-9988 • 605-854- 3871 desmetoxbow.com
Located on US Hwy 14 and Calumet Avenue
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Super Deluxe Inn & Suites
877-687-7523 • 605-854-9388 desmetsuperdeluxeinn.com
Prairie House Manor Bed & Breakfast
Historic Home of Banker RuthRelive history at our B&B in Laura’s hometown.
Four custom rooms with private baths • Two custom rooms with jaccuzis and private baths • Several Menu
Options • Free Wi-Fi • Free pool passes
800-297-2416 • 605-854-9131prairiehousemanor.com
Heritage House
The Heritage House offers classic style and historic charm along with gracious hospitality. An ideal setting to relax and enjoy the heritage of this famous town. Whether you are traveling for pleasure or business, we are committed to your comfort.
888-235-3637 • 605-854-9370heritagehousesd.com
After fun on the prairie, throw the kids in the pool!
Breakfast • HBO Showtime New Elevator • WiFi
The Cottage Inn Motel
Welcome to the Cottage Inn Motel homeland of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Offer-ing 40 rooms tailored for you, the traveler. Featuring CCTV, AC, Tubs & Showers, Wi-Fi hotspot, pet friendly, refrigerators avail-able, truck parking, and free pool
passes. Located by restaurants and attractions. Outdoor adventures begin minutes away in South Dakota's prime hunting and fishing area.
Your hosts, the Myers family.
800-848-0215desmetoxbow.com
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Financial Services: American Bank & Trust 605-854-3321212 Calumet Avenue SE americanbanktrust.netDakotaland Federal Credit Union 605-854-5959Jct US Hwy 14 & Hwy 25 www.dakotalandfcu.com
Health Care: Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital 800-307-6830306 Prairie Avenue SWGood Samaritan Society 605-854-3327411 Calumet Avenue
Appliances & Furniture:Barrett’s Furniture & Flooring 605-854-9377301 Calumet Avenue or 605-854-3329Warne’s Appliance 605-854-3821217 Calumet Avenue
Convenience and Grocery: Cowboy Country 605-854-3553104 Hwy 14 EastThe Main Stop 605-854-9200102 Hwy 14 EastMaynard’s Grocery 605-854-3432107 Calumet Avenue
Flowers & Gifts: Black Tie Floral & Gifts 605-854-3652Corner US Hwy 14 & SD Hwy 25 or 866-554-3652De Smet Flowers & Gifts 605-854-3773207 Calumet Avenue
Prairie Town & Gifts 605-854-3611218 Calumet Avenue
Professional ServicesDe Smet Development Corporation 605-854-9011108 Calumet AvenueDe Smet Farm Mutual Insurance 605-854-3337120 Calumet Avenue
Other Area AttractionsCambell Straw Bale Museum 605-772-4166Carthage, SD
Other Area LodgingHistoric Coughlin House Inn 605-772-4166Carthage, SDPrairie Retreat 605-625-5085Bryant, SD www.prairieretreat.com
Kingsbury County Country Club
Enjoy some time on the links at our fabulous golf course. Food and beverages are available.
League nights are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with a 5pm start.
605-854-3134611 7th Street SW
De Smet Parks & Swimming Pool
De Smet offers plenty of places to play. We have several wonderful parks, with a variety of playground equipment. Enjoy a sand volleyball court, disk golf, horeshoe pits and picnic facilities.
De Smet was named for Father De Smet, a Jesuit missionary, who spent most of his life among the American Indians. A statue in his honor stands in Washtington Park.
Driving DirectionsFrom Sioux Falls, SD50 miles north on I-2945 miles west on HWY 14
From Mitchell, SD20 miles north on SD-3724 miles east on SD-3425 miles north on SD-25
De Smet Area Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 105, De Smet, SD 57231Photos courtesy of South Dakota Tourism
Lake Thompson Recreation Area
Lake Thompson is South Dakota's largest natural lake. A great place to catch Walleye, Crappie and Northern Pike. The new park offers: • 103 campsites• 4 camping cabins• A group rental lodgePerfect for groups of hunters, fishermen or reunions.
605-847-4893For license info, fees and regulations visit:
www.sdgfp.info
De Smet, SDYour outdoor adventure paradise