East of Aberdeen, South Dakota, lies lakes, hills, and history.
U.S. Highway 12, the main East – West road through Aberdeen, was once part of The Yellowstone Trail – the first Transcontinental Highway in the United States. It still runs from Plymouth, Massachusetts, to Seattle, Washington.
As you’re planning a trip to Aberdeen, make a stop to stretch your legs and say hello to some of our neighbors.
For some fresh air and greenery:
A day pass to state parks is $8 per vehicle or $36 for an annual pass that’s good from Memorial Day weekend to that same time next year.
Any state or local park you pick is a great way to spend an afternoon or short break on your way to Aberdeen.
- Pickerel Lake State Recreation Area
- Boating / Fishing
- Canoeing / Kayaking/ Paddleboarding
- Hiking
- Roy Lake State Park
- Camping
- Disc Golf
- Hiking
- Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Hiking
- Historical interest
- Sica Hollow State Park
- Hiking
- Historical interest
- Horse Trail
- Sand Land National Wildlife Refuge
- Observation tower
- Wildlife drive
Waubay, South Dakota

- Stop by The Purple Cow for a waffle cone and a chance to stretch legs on vintage playground equipment.
- Blue Dog Fish Hatchery.
Webster, South Dakota
Sisseton, South Dakota
Britton, South Dakota
Roslyn, South Dakota
