De Smet

Travel Guide

Photo provided by De Smet Development Corporation
Photo provided by De Smet Development Corporation
Photo provided by De Smet Development Corporation
Photo provided by De Smet Development Corporation
Photo provided by De Smet Development Corporation

Discover the original little town on the prairie where the author Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family lived. Enjoy superb walks and fascinating museums.

Sleepy, picturesque De Smet has a big history as the town that inspired the Little House on the Prairie books. Spend a few days here enjoying the stunning countryside. The peaceful feeling may just inspire your inner author as well.

Whether or not you have read the books, a visit to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society is a highlight. Step into the Surveyors’ House which Laura and her family called home. See the schoolhouse and “the house that Pa built.” Listen to guides in period dress describe some of the more than 2,000 original artefacts.

Once you have seen the houses, visit the Ingalls Homestead to enjoy a hands-on experience of history. Twist hay, grind wheat and take a ride in a horse-drawn wagon to experience some of the daily life of one of America’s most celebrated authors.

Walk along the Silver Lake Walking Trail, which is located east of the city. The lake, which was formed by melting glaciers, was the site of the Ingalls’ first home upon arrival in the area. As well as a historical spot, the lake, now more of a marsh, is home to many animals and birds.

De Smet has a reputation as one of the best hunting spots in South Dakota. Each spring and fall thousands of geese are hunted as they pass through on their seasonal migration. During the rest of the year, pheasants, ducks and deer are prominent in the area. South of the city, visit Lake Thompson for exceptional fishing as well as a beautiful campground suitable for tents and RVs.

Relive memories of the stories you loved in your childhood and introduce your own children to the magic of Wilder’s Little House in De Smet.

De Smet Super Deluxe Inn and Suites

De Smet Super Deluxe Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
288 Highway 14 East, De Smet, SD
The price is €91 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
€91
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in De Smet. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
De Smet Super Deluxe Inn and Suites
Modern meets historic charm! Unique stay in historic little town on the prairie

Modern meets historic charm! Unique stay in historic little town on the prairie

De Smet
The price is €141 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
€141
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in De Smet. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Loftus Store and De Smet Depot Museum ...
Modern meets historic charm! Unique stay in historic little town on the prairie
Brookings Inn

Brookings Inn

3.5 out of 5
2500 6th Street, Brookings, SD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €69 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€69
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Brookings. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in ...
Brookings Inn
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Modern meets historic charm! Unique stay in historic little town on the prairie

Modern meets historic charm! Unique stay in historic little town on the prairie

De Smet
Stay at this apartment in De Smet. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Loftus Store and De Smet Depot Museum ...
Modern meets historic charm! Unique stay in historic little town on the prairie
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2 out of 5
De Smet
Stay at this vacation home in De Smet. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Loftus Store and De Smet Depot Museum are located ...
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The 605 House

The 605 House

De Smet
Stay at this vacation home in De Smet. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Loftus Store and Washington Park ...
The 605 House
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