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Summerset

Summerset is a town in Pennington district, South Dakota, United States of about 2,239 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage and 19 museums. The must-see places are Storybook Island, Dinosaur Park and The Journey Museum.

44.1900° N, 103.3438° WPop. 2,239

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see43
Notable240
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Summerset

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:47 pm

81 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 Summerset
  2. The Journey Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Helpchurch · 30 min
  4. Storybook Islandisland · 45 min
  5. Stavekirke Chapelchurch · 30 min
  6. Pactola Reservoir Recreation Areareservoir · 45 min
  7. Back in Summerset
Today’s loopSummersetStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Summerset?

Storybook Island (island, about 18 km), Dinosaur Park (park, about 19 km), The Journey Museum (museum, about 19 km), Hotel Alex Johnson (heritage site, about 19 km), Stavekirke Chapel (church, about 20 km), Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (church, about 21 km).

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

118 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 19 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Summerset?

Piedmont Butte, about 6 km by road; Hat Mountain (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Summerset?

Fallen Officers Memorial, about 18 km by road; The Berlin Wall at Memorial Park (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Summerset?

Start in Summerset, visit The Journey Museum, then Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, then Storybook Island, then Stavekirke Chapel, then Pactola Reservoir Recreation Area, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.