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Garretson

Garretson is a town in Minnehaha district, South Dakota, United States of about 1,201 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 churches. The must-see places are Palisades State Park, Big Sioux Recreation Area and Jasper Museum.

43.7175° N, 96.5028° WPop. 1,201

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see59
Notable195
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Garretson

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:57 pm

118 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Garretson
  2. Palisades State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Beaver Creek Nature Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Big Sioux Recreation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. St. Peter's Lutheran Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Jasper Museumchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Garretson
Today’s loopGarretsonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Garretson?

Palisades State Park (nature spot, about 5 km), First National Bank Building (heritage site, about 1 km), Big Sioux Recreation Area (nature spot, about 21 km), Jasper Museum (church, about 21 km), Split Rock Park (heritage site, about 1 km), Beaver Creek Nature Area (nature spot, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Garretson?

120 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 16 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Garretson?

First National Bank Building, about 1 km by road; Split Rock Park (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Garretson?

Splitrock Lake Dam, about 28 km by road; The Lake (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Garretson?

Start in Garretson, visit Palisades State Park, then Beaver Creek Nature Area, then Big Sioux Recreation Area, then St. Peter's Lutheran Church, then Jasper Museum, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.