Visit De Smet

Visit De Smet A modern small town with storybook history and world-class hunting & fishing. Can't wait to see you! There is nothing like a day in De Smet.

Here, the past mingles with the future and the spirit of adventure is alive and well. Our colorful South Dakota community is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, artists, history buffs, theatre lovers, boutique shoppers and everything in between. With all the charm of a modern small town combined with spectacular sunsets, a story book history and world-class hunting and fishing, there really is something delightfully different about De Smet. We can't wait to meet you here!

Have you watched season 1 of Little House on the Prairie? They’re in production of season 2. We cannot wait to watch! 🥳🤩...
08/31/2026

Have you watched season 1 of Little House on the Prairie? They’re in production of season 2.

We cannot wait to watch! 🥳🤩🥳

08/26/2026
Hunting season is right around the corner! 🎯It's time to start making those plans! Whether you're coming back to the are...
08/25/2026

Hunting season is right around the corner! 🎯

It's time to start making those plans! Whether you're coming back to the area for another great hunt or this will be your first trip, De Smet is a great place to stay.

🌾Come hunt. Come stay. Leave with more than you came for!

🔍📜 The Depot Museum is having a Family Open House & Scavenger Hunt THIS Saturday, August 22! If you've never been to the...
08/20/2026

🔍📜 The Depot Museum is having a Family Open House & Scavenger Hunt THIS Saturday, August 22!

If you've never been to the museum, here's a great chance to check out all the fun bits of history from our area with the family!🔍📜

Plus, root beer floats after? Count us in! 🍨

The Wet Sale is tomorrow (Sunday) at the De Smet Event & Wellness Center from 11-2. Come see all the beautiful creations...
08/15/2026

The Wet Sale is tomorrow (Sunday) at the De Smet Event & Wellness Center from 11-2. Come see all the beautiful creations from this weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!
08/15/2026

Thanks for stopping by!

Ashley and Mitchell are learning all about Laura Ingalls Wilder in De Smet, SD. This weekend is the Harvey Dunn En Plein Air event…it’s worth the trip!

It's time to paint! 🎨The 18th annual Painting on the Prairie is this weekend! Artists from near and far will gather to c...
08/12/2026

It's time to paint! 🎨

The 18th annual Painting on the Prairie is this weekend! Artists from near and far will gather to capture the beauty in and around De Smet.

Weekend highlights include:
🖌Quick Draw event downtown
🖌Artists' demonstrations
🖌Youth workshop
🖌WET SALE on Sunday - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
🖌... and much more!

So whether you're an artist, a local or just looking for some fun this weekend, there's something for everyone!

The Depot Museum is having a Family Open House & Scavenger Hunt on August 22! If you've never been to the museum, here's...
08/06/2026

The Depot Museum is having a Family Open House & Scavenger Hunt on August 22! If you've never been to the museum, here's a great chance to check out all the fun bits of history from our area. 🔍📜

Step into the pages of your favorite Little House books with a visit to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society! 🌾📚Wal...
08/05/2026

Step into the pages of your favorite Little House books with a visit to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society! 🌾📚

Walk through the original homes and school that Laura and her family knew, hear the stories of their life on the Dakota prairie, and experience the history that inspired generations of readers. Guided tours take you inside the Surveyors' House, the First School of De Smet, and the Ingalls Home, bringing Laura's remarkable story to life.

Whether you're a lifelong Laura fan, a history lover, or looking for a memorable family adventure, there's something special waiting for you in De Smet!

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De Smet, SD
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