South Dakota Rails and Wonders---6/12/24-6/20/24
June 12-20, 2024
Register by Friday, April 12, 2024
OVERNIGHT TOUR = MODERATE
Double Occupancy: $4,150 per reservation
Single Occupancy: $4,875 per reservation
10% deposit due with registration with option to pay in full.
What a delightful state South Dakota is, with a blend of peaks and prairie, lands both beautiful and bad, all with a few nods to humor and honor. Though we will miss so much of it during our trip, we’re going to give it an honest try! From the charm of Sioux Falls to the topographical splendor of the Black Hills, we’ll explore this memorable state. There will be a visit to the capitol and even a lesson on how to pronounce that pesky Pierre. Being an observant reader, you noticed Jack’s logo above. South Dakota has trains! It does! Both are focused on the tourist trade rather than daily commutes. Jack will tell us all about them, the perfect icing for our trip. So, with so much fun in store, all we need is you! Won’t you join us for the wonders of South Dakota?
Starts at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown. Includes guide interpretation, coach transportation, eight nights’ lodging, all entries and thirteen meals, including a Welcome Dinner.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
Depart Denver
Welcome Dinner and overnight in Valentine, Nebraska
Included: dinner
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
Dignity Statue in Chamberlain, South Dakota
South Dakota Hall of Fame
Corn Palace
Overnight in Sioux Falls, SD
Includes: breakfast
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Sculpture walk
Trolley tour
Falls Park
Old Courthouse Museum
Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History
Good Earth State Park
Overnight in Sioux Falls, SD
Included: breakfast
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
Sioux Falls to Madison
Prairie Village Train
Drive to DeSmet
Wilder Homestead
Overnight in DeSmet, SD
Included: breakfast
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
Drive to Roslyn
International Vinegar Museum
Group lunch
Drive to Pierre
Group dinner and overnight in Pierre, SD
Included: breakfast, lunch & dinner
MONDAY, JUNE 17
Pierre walking tour
South Dakota State Capitol
La Framboise Island Park
Group dinner and overnight in Interior, SD
Included: breakfast & dinner
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
Badlands National Park
Overnight in Interior, SD
Includes: breakfast
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Drive to Hill City
1880 Train in Hill City
Custer State Park
Farewell dinner
Overnight in Custer State Park
Includes: breakfast & dinner
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
Wind Cave National Park
Return to Denver
Includes: breakfast