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>  South Dakota Discovery Center

                 Fun, interactive learning is the focus
                 of the South Dakota Discovery Center.
                 More than 60 hands-on exhibits illustrate
                 principles of electricity, magnetism, life
                 sciences, telecommunications and physics.
                 Visit www.sd-discovery.org for hours of
                 operation or call 605.224.8295.


              >  South Dakota National
                 Guard Museum

                 Established in 1862 as a frontier militia,
                 the South Dakota National Guard is
                 tightly woven into the state’s history.
                 The South Dakota National Guard Museum
                 in Pierre is the state’s repository for relics,
                 memorabilia and historical documents
                 relating to the guard’s activities from the
                 late 1800s through recent peacekeeping
                 missions. Open 9 am to 4 pm, Monday
                 through Friday, call 605.773.2475 for
                 more information.                          > >  Lewis & Clark Family Center

                                                                Feel the difference between elk and
                                                                buffalo hides. Learn to identify the tracks
                                                                of native animals. See a dug-out canoe like
                                                                those used on Lewis and Clark’s historic
                                                                expedition. The interactive displays of the
                                                                Lewis and Clark Family Center, located at
                                                                Farm Island, offer hands-on lessons in U.S.
                                                                history. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
                                                                Contact farmisland@state.sd.us or call
                                                                605.773.2885.

                                                            > >  The Sunset Paddleboat

                                                                The Pierre/Fort Pierre area has the last
                                                                working paddlewheel on the Missouri!
                                                                The boat takes visitors on cruises of
                                                                the area and has a total capacity of 120.
                                                                It has a dining capacity of 84. On-board
                                                                beverage bar and catering is available.
                                                                Reservations are available through
                                                                Steamboat, Inc. by calling 605.222.4149.



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