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5 Best and Fun Things To Do In De Smet, South Dakota


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Situated in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, De Smet is a quaint and small town encompassed by stunning natural surroundings. It is an ideal location for unwinding and escaping the chaos of larger cities.

If you’re a lover of history, you’re sure to be delighted by everything De Smet has to offer. There is Ingalls Homestead, home to structures dating back to the 1800s, the De Smet cemetery where several members of the Ingalls family were laid to rest, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes tour, perfect for learning more about local history.

And if after all that, you still haven’t gotten your fix of learning about the area’s past, why not stop by the De Smet Depot Museum? It is home to several fascinating exhibits.

Read our list below to discover more fun things to do in De Smet, South Dakota

The 5 Most Popular Things To Do In De Smet, South Dakota

5. De Smet Depot Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 104 Calumet Ave SE NE De Smet SD

Tel:  605 854 3731

Web Address:   https://cityofdesmet.com/depot-museum

4. De Smet Cemetery

4.1 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: De Smet SD

Tel:  605 854 3581

3. Lake Henry

4.3 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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2. Ingalls House (De Smet, South Dakota)

4.7 ★★★★★ (153 reviews)

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Location: 210 3rd Street SW De Smet SD

Tel:  605 854 3383

Web Address:   https://discoverlaura.org/

1. Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes

4.6 ★★★★★ (447 reviews)

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Location: 105 Olivet Ave SE De Smet SD

Tel:  605 854 3383

Web Address:   http://discoverlaura.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in De Smet, South Dakota! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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