Spring Media Familiarization Tour

May 1-4, 2011
Story Ideas • Photos Opportunities • Much More

Southeast South Dakota Tourism and the South Dakota Dept. of Tourism invite you to join us on this exciting media tour of Southeast South Dakota. We will make a circle tour through Sioux Falls, Garretson, Dell Rapids, Madison, Freeman, Mitchell, the Springfield area, Yankton and Vermillion.
Highlights will include Falls Park in Sioux Falls, several state parks, part of the Southeast SD Winery Trail, Mitchell's Corn Palace, the Southeast SD Birding Trail, the scenic Missouri National Recreational River, historic sights and museums.
We will provide you with some delightful tastes of Southeast South Dakota as well.

RSVP by April 20, 2011 to Jacquie Fuks, Executive Director,
Southeast South Dakota Tourism
jacquie.sesd@iw.net or 1-888-353-7382

Expenses while in SD are covered, except incidentals and alcohol and your transportation costs can be reimbursed up to $400.

Fam Tour Route Map

Fam Tour Itinerary

MAY 1
(Blue Route Line)
Arrival
Evening at Strawbale Winery, Renner, SD
Overnight at Quality Inn & Suites, Sioux Falls

MAY 2
(Purple Route Line)
Breakfast at the hotel
Tour Sertoma Butterfly House
Tour Washington Pavilion
Ride the Trolley to Falls Park
Lunch
Travel to Palisades State Park, Garretson
Travel to Opera House, Dell Rapids
Dinner
Travel to Madison
Overnight

MAY 3
(Green Route Line)
Tour Lake Herman State Park
Tour Historic Prairie Village
Travel to Mitchell
Tour Corn Palace
Lunch at Corn Palace
Tour Prehistoric Indian Village
Travel to Freeman
Tour Heritage Hall Museum
Travel to Cogan House B&B/Hunting Lodge, Springfield
Travel to Lewis & Clark Resort, Yankton
Dinner
Overnight at Lewis & Clark Resort, Yankton

MAY 4
(Orange Route Line)
Tour Lewis & Clark Recreation Area
Tour Lewis & Clark Visitor Center
Tour Historic Yankton
Travel to Vermillion
Tour National Music Museum
Lunch
Travel to Spirit Mound
Return to Sioux Falls for departure

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