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Things to do

Things to do in Dell Rapids.

Catch a movie, grab a coffee, browse the shops and get outside, from our Chamber member businesses to the parks and the Dells.

Getting ready for the holidays

Get holiday-ready in Dell Rapids.

Gifts, groceries, pet care, car care and holiday photos, all from Chamber member businesses right here in town.

Gifts and shopping

Gifts and pharmacy

Lewis Family Drug

Gifts, plus prescription refills before you travel.

1002 N Hwy 77, Dell Rapids

Lights and decorations

Ace Hardware

Lights and decorations for the season.

1108 N Hwy 77, Dell Rapids

Handmade gifts

Tashi's Yarn Bar

A yarn shop and wine bar in one. Shop yarn and supplies, and join Friday sip and stitch nights, 6 to 9 PM, with a glass of wine, coffee or tea.

424 E 4th St, #2, Dell Rapids

Thrift

Padres Thrift Store

Holiday outfits and ugly-sweater finds.

401 E 4th St, Dell Rapids

Before you head out of town

Veterinary care

Dells Veterinary Services

A checkup for pets before boarding.

24595 Lindy Ave, Dell Rapids

Get your car ready

Holiday memories

Dells Theatre · 511 E 4th St

Now playing at the Dells Theatre.

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Movies and dates are set by the theatre and can change. Check with the Dells Theatre before you go.

Eat and drink

Coffee, a bite and a drink.

Start the day with coffee or end it with dinner downtown.

Coffee and breakfast

LaDelle & Fourth

Coffeehouse with lattes, chai, matcha, hot chocolate and drip coffee, plus breakfast sandwiches and burritos, cinnamon rolls, ice cream and milkshakes. Catering and baking orders too.

336 E 4th St, Dell Rapids

Coffee

Roaming Grounds

Drive-thru coffee on the west side, open every day. Coffee drinks, chai, smoothies, energy drinks, lemonade and dirty sodas, plus half-gallon lattes to go. Delivery Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM.

513 W 4th St, Dell Rapids

Shop local

Browse the shops.

Local stores with something you will not find at the mall.

Yarn and crafts

Tashi's Yarn Bar

Yarn and supplies for knitting and crochet.

424 E 4th St, #2, Dell Rapids

Thrift

Padres Thrift Store

Secondhand clothing and more, raising money for St. Mary's.

401 E 4th St, Dell Rapids

Pharmacy and gifts

Lewis Family Drug

Pharmacy with a selection of gifts.

1002 N Hwy 77, Dell Rapids

History

Step back in time.

Dell Rapids has history dating back to 1871, and its own museum to tell the story.

Museum

Dell Rapids Museum

Exhibits on the history of Dell Rapids.

407 E 4th St, Dell Rapids

Outdoors

The river, the parks and the Dells.

Rose-colored quartzite and the Big Sioux River are what make Dell Rapids special. Get outside and see them.

Scenic

The Dells of the Big Sioux

Just south of downtown, the Big Sioux River cuts through a gorge lined with tall walls of red quartzite. The trail leads to a scenic overlook at the Dells of the Sioux Recreation Area.

Trail

Sioux River Red Rock Trail

Walk or bike along the river through town, from City Park to the water and the cliffs.

City park

Dell Rapids City Park

On the banks of the Big Sioux, one block south of downtown, with the city pool, ball diamonds, basketball, pickleball and tennis courts, picnic shelters, and a 1934 quartzite bathhouse and 1936 amphitheater.

Historic bridge

Garfield Avenue Settlers’ Bridge

A replica of the 1929 Old Settlers Bridge, listed on the historic register, connecting City Park to the Dell Rapids Campground.

Places to stay

Spend the night.

Visiting for Quarry Days or the holidays? Stay in town.

Hotel

Bilmar Inn & Suites

Hotel rooms and suites in Dell Rapids.

510 N Hwy 77, Dell Rapids

Stay active

Get moving.

Work out at a local gym.

Events

What is coming up.

Christmas in the Dells, Quarry Days and other events going on in Dell Rapids all year.