Goss Opera House

The restored Goss Opera House and Gallery has hosted a wide variety of art and entertainment – from Second City comedy tour to the South Dakota Chamber Orchestra, from nationally acclaimed musicians to the Dinosaur Adventure exhibit currently on display.  The work of nationally recognized wildlife artist Joshua Spies is on permanent display, free of charge, in the first floor gallery. The Common Ground coffee shop serves SDSU ice cream and other treats, while Charley’s offers fine dining, and the Goss Emporium offers a chance to browse for treasurers in an eclectic retail shop. 

More information can be found at www.gossoperahouse.com.

Discover the Badlands in South Dakota

Discover the Badlands in South Dakota

Exploring the Rugged Beauty of Badlands National Park The Badlands offer a mesmerizing landscape of rugged beauty and geological wonders nestled in the heart of South Dakota. Carved by wind and water over millions of years, this otherworldly terrain captivates...

Adventurous Things to Do in South Dakota

Adventurous Things to Do in South Dakota

Exploring the Wild West: South Dakota's Must-Visit Attractions Mount Rushmore National Memorial: A Monumental Experience Carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore, the colossal sculptures of four U.S. presidents gaze out over South Dakota's Black Hills. This...

Exploring the Depths: A Guide to Caves Near Mount Rushmore

Exploring the Depths: A Guide to Caves Near Mount Rushmore

Unearthing Hidden Gems: Cave Tours Around the Presidential Faces Just a short drive from the iconic Mount Rushmore, lies an underground wonderland waiting to be explored. The caves near Mount Rushmore, notably Wind Cave and Jewel Cave, offer visitors an opportunity to...

Great Faces. Great Places.

South Dakota is an incredibly unique state in that each region offers a completely different experience then the others. Check out each of the regions to see what each has to offer!

Badlands

Western South Dakota

Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.

CENTRAL REGION

This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US. 

Eastern Region

The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.