Is it just me or does it seem like the west side of South Dakota is the side that gets the most attention? While the Black Hills of SoDak are obviously fabulous, there is a whole other side to the Mount Rushmore State to discover, which includes this surprising small town that makes for an excellent weekend getaway:

Located in southeast SoDak is Sioux Falls suburb of Brandon, which bills itself as "Building a Better Life."
City of Brandon South Dakota - Municipal Government Facebook
(Once you get a look inside the town, you will see that it is a better life indeed!)
Life in Brandon, SD Facebook
Home to just under 10,000, Brandon boasts a friendly, small town feel, yet is close to a number of big attractions like Falls Park...
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Located in downtown Sioux Falls, Falls Park is home to an incredible 100-foot-tall waterfall that drop an estimated 7,400 gallons of water per second and are truly a sight to see!

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...Big Sioux State Recreation Area...
Big Sioux Recreation Area Facebook
Are you looking for one of the best places to hike, camp, and canoe in the state? You found it!
...and a number of epic festivals, like the Hometown Days Festival, Wilde Prairie Harvest Festival, and pictured Automania.
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Up for a couple recommendations? We here at Only in South Dakota fully endorse staying and playing at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park...
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Sioux Falls, SD Facebook
...and sharing a bottle of wine at Wilde Prairie Winery.
Wilde Prairie Winery Facebook

No matter what you decide to do, you are guaranteed a wonderful weekend in Brandon! If you are looking for even more nearby attractions, check out Here Are The 15 Best Things About The Largest City In South Dakota!

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