Within the tract of the 283-acre Pipestone National Monument are the pipestone quarries where the red stone used by American Indians to make ceremonial pipes is found. The visitor center contains an audiovisual room and a museum that portrays the history of the Indian pipes. During the summer American Indian craftsmen can be seen working with the stone. The Circle Trail leads visitors to the quarries, stone profiles, geologic phenomena , Winnewissa Falls, Lake Hiawatha and Leaping Rock. The Upper Midwest Indian Cultural Center adjoins the visitor center. Monument open daily 8am-5pm; closed New Year's Day and Christmas Day.
Location:
PO Box 727, Hwy 75, Pipestone Minnesota 56164
Telephone
507-825-5464
Other History nearby:
(Dell Rapids) Dell Rapids Society
(Madison) Historic Prairie Village
(Worthington) Nobles County Pioneer Village
(Sioux Falls) Old Courthouse Museum
(Sioux Falls) Pettigrew Home and Museum
(Pipestone) Pipestone National Monument
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01/10 Coming to The Pipestone area
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA June13-15 Awesome Biker Nights is Northwest Iowa's premier regional motorcycle event with an attendance of over 25,000! Of course, even those who aren't traveling on two wheels are welcome at the event. The Awesome experience includes three stages of live music from National and Regional Bands, motorcycle stunt performances, a poker run through the beautiful countryside, a bike show, tattoo contest, poker tournament, bike raffle, vendors and more.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
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