Harvester Kitchen by Bryan is located in downtown Sioux Falls with sunset views of the iconic Old Courthouse clock tower. The windowed loft-style space is in the 115-year-old historic Harvester Building, one of the city’s first farm implement dealerships. This restaurant offers innovative American cooking in their contemporary restaurant, focusing on the time-honored belief of warm, welcoming hospitality. Chef-owned, operated and focused on creative American cuisine based on classic old-world techniques. 

The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar features seasonal selections of the freshest ingredients, from salads to sandwiches and burgers to seafood entrees. The Farmhouse is rooted in the history and culture of Spearfish and the surrounding Black Hills, providing classic contemporary American dining in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Centered around rustic, warm and hearty seasonal food, The Farmhouse offers lunch and dinner, classic cocktails and an extensive wine list.

Tucked away on Phillips Ave in downtown Sioux Falls, this elegant and intimate haven of ever-evolving craft cocktails can warm any winter's night. Order a martini of whatever their barkeep recommends or a wine from their curated list and settle in for a classy night out downtown. 

This destination day spa in the Black Hills, designed by world-renown spa experts, offers those in Deadwood living it up a little recovery or reprieve. Treatments at Akela Spa are inspired by the Indigenous elements of the Dakotas, and the spa promotes "Abla Kela," meaning calm in Lakota. Embrace serenity in the Akela Garden, a year-round outdoor relaxation area with hot tubs, a sauna housed in a traditional Native American tipi, an infrared sauna, and a steam room.

There's something about waterfalls in winter that reveals the hidden magic of winter in a place like South Dakota — especially when decked out in the warm, colorful lights and cheery displays of the holiday season. And covering nearly 123 acres of Sioux Falls, with water dropping 100 feet, Falls Park, and the Winter Wonderland holiday light display, do not disappoint. 

Located in the heart of downtown Rapid City, Main Street Square keeps the city active through the winter with special events, arts and culture and the super-popular ice skating rink. Ice skating in a city center on a beautiful winter day, grabbing a bite from a bevy of fabulous restaurants nearby or going shopping after getting warmed up after some time on the ice make for a beautiful day with friends or loved ones. 

Things always heat up during winter in the Black Hills town of Deadwood. With nearby winter recreation like skiing, fat biking and snowmobiling (you can head out on the state-groomed snowmobile trails right from select hotels in town!) and special events held throughout the season to the great dining, gaming, hotels, shopping and nightlife found year-round in this historic western town, there's no way you aren't chasing any winter blues away. 

For years, the small Black Hills town of Custer was known only for the world-class parks, wildlife, hiking, rock climbing and other outdoor offerings of the area. Still, of late, it's also becoming a foodie destination as well for all the offerings popping up in town. And of all the great dining options, Skogen Kitchen is one worth booking a trip around. Make a reservation, book a room and marvel at what Chef Joseph, Eliza and their team are creating in Custer.