2010-11 USD Visitor's Guide

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2010-2011

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTAVISITING TEAM GUIDE

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The UniversiT y of soUTh DakoTa

We are excited you are here and honored for the opportunity to host you through what we hope will be an enjoyable visit.

Inside these pages you will find helpful information regarding travel, gameday, attraction and contact information.

During your time here in Vermillion we’re sure you will find our fans, students, faculty, staff and alumni to be true to the U’s traditions.We openly support good sportsmanship with an embracing Midwestern mentality. Here at USD, we like to say we’re “South Dakota’s Team” - a tribute to the overwhelming support we receive from alumni across the state and region. Throughout your visit, we hope you will see that support as well.

Welcome to the University of soUth Dakota.

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TaBLe of ConTenTs

Welcome to The University of South Dakota.......................................................................................................................................... 2

Index ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Director of Athletics Welcome ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Staff Directory ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-6

General Information .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

2010 Football Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Football Game Day Information ...............................................................................................................................................................10

2010 Soccer Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................................................11

Soccer Game Day Information...................................................................................................................................................................11

2010 Volleyball Schedule .............................................................................................................................................................................12

Volleyball Game Day Information ............................................................................................................................................................13

Lodging ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Restaurants .......................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Getting to The University of South Dakota .....................................................................................................................................15-16

Rental Car Information .................................................................................................................................................................................16

Vermillion & Campus Maps ...................................................................................................................................................................17-21

Visiting Team Questionnaire ......................................................................................................................................................................22

Vermillion Highlights ..............................................................................................................................................................................23-24



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Welcome to Vermillion, South Dakota and The University of South Dakota. We are pleased to have you as our guests and The University of South Dakota athletic staff would like to assist you with your visit to Vermillion and the USD campus in every possible way.

Teams traveling to and staying in Vermillion will enjoy our local hospitality. This guide contains contact information for coaches and administrators, directions to venues, maps, and other resources for Vermillion travel information (i.e. hotel, restaurant, airport, transportation and attraction information).

I have also included a brief questionnaire which will help us meet your team’s needs. Please complete it and fax it back at your earliest convenience.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us. It is our goal to make your trip to Vermillion a good one.

Sincerely, David HerbsterInterim Director of Athletics

605-677-5309 Office 605-677-5618 Fax

DaviD herbsterinterim Director of athletics


sTaff DireCToryaDministration David Herbster ...............................................................605-677-5309 Interim Athletic Director [email protected] Jill Schlekeway ...............................................................605-677-5299 Associate Athletic Director-Compliance & Senior Woman Administrator [email protected] Jeanette Hubert ............................................................605-677-8840 Assistant Athletic Director-Administration [email protected] Dr. Christina Keller ........................................................605-677-5221 Faculty Athletic Representative [email protected] Dave Boots ......................................................................605-677-5920 Assistant Athletic Director of Operations [email protected] Mark Maturi.....................................................................605-624-5712 Assistant Director of Development [email protected] Dianna Olson ..................................................................605-677-5943 Program Assistant [email protected] Jenny Chandler..............................................................605-677-5958 Assistant Business Manager/Accounting Assistant [email protected] Gary Madsen ..................................................................605-677-5957 Equipment Manager [email protected]

meDia relations & marketinGTom Berg ..........................................................................605-677-8813 Sports Information Coordinator [email protected] Anderson ...............................................................605-677-5927 Sports Information Coordinator [email protected] Travis Lee ..........................................................................605-677-5760 Director of Marketing & Promotions [email protected]

ticket officeBrad Simons ....................................................................605-677-5959 Coordinator of Ticket Operations and Sales [email protected]

athletic traininGBruce Fischbach ............................................................605-677-5960 Head Athletic Trainer [email protected]

Deb Belik ..........................................................................605-677-5960 Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected]

strenGth & conDitioninG Jevon Bowman ..............................................................605-209-5777 Strength & Conditioning Coach [email protected]

men’s basketballDave Boots ......................................................................605-677-5920 Head Coach [email protected]

Joey James ......................................................................605-677-5935 Assistant Coach [email protected]

Chris Kassin .....................................................................605-677-8887 Assistant Coach [email protected]

Women’s basketballRyun Williams .................................................................605-677-5941 Head Coach [email protected]

Mandy Koupal ................................................................605-677-5940 Assistant Coach [email protected]

Ryan Larsen ....................................................................605-677-5940 Assistant Coach [email protected]

men’s & Women’s cross coUntryDan Fitzsimmons ..........................................................605-677-5044 Head Coach [email protected]

Matt Hoyt .........................................................................605-677-5044 Assistant Coach Matt [email protected]



footballEd Meierkort ...................................................................605-677-6461 Head Coach [email protected]

Wes Beschorner .............................................................605-677-6949 Offensive Coordinator [email protected]

Tony Spencer ..................................................................605-677-5923 Offensive Line Coach/Recruiting Coordinator [email protected]

Chuck Morrell .................................................................605-677-5925 Defensive Coordinator [email protected]

Jake Sprague .................................................................605-677-5954 Defensive Line Coach/Special Teams Coordinator [email protected]

Adam Breske ...................................................................605-677-5898 Linebackers Coach [email protected]

Tim Triplett ......................................................................605-677-6932 Wide Receivers Tim [email protected]

GolfDanny Sinksen ...............................................................605-261-4013 Head Coach [email protected]

soccer Mandy Green ..................................................................605-677-5516 Head Coach [email protected]

Josh Green .......................................................................605-677-3165 Assistant Coach [email protected]

softballAmy Klyse ........................................................................605-677-6587 Head Coach [email protected]

sWimminG & DivinGJason Mahowald ...........................................................605-677-5931 Head Coach [email protected] Anthony Harris ...............................................................605-677-3112 Assistant Coach [email protected]

tennisMalcolm Gilreath ..........................................................605-202-1014 Head Coach [email protected]

men’s trackDave Gottsleben ...........................................................605-677-5942 Head Coach [email protected]

Derek Miles .....................................................................605-677-5939 Assistant Coach

Women’s trackLucky Huber ....................................................................605-261-5939 Head Coach [email protected]

Derek Miles .....................................................................605-677-5939 Assistant Coach

volleyballMatt Houk ........................................................................605-677-5936 Head Coach [email protected]

Leanne Felsing ...............................................................605-677-6259 Assistant Coach [email protected]

About uSD:Location: Vermillion, South DakotaEnrollment: 9,617Founded: 1862Nickname: Coyotes (pronounced ki-yots)Colors: Red & White President: James W. AbbottInterim Athletic Director: David HerbsterWeb Site: www.usdcoyotes.comStadium: DakotaDome (1979)Capacity: 10,000

MAiling ADDreSS: The University of South Dakota Department of Athletics, 206 DakotaDome 414 E. Clark Street Vermillion, S.D., 57069 PhySicAl/Street ADDreSS: USD DakotaDome 1101 N. Dakota St Vermillion, SD 57069

Main Phone: 605-677-5309 Ticket Office: 605-677-5959 Fax number: 605-677-5618


GeneraL informaTion

Media OutletsNewspapers/wireAssociated Press 605-332-3111330 N. Main, Sioux Falls, SD 57101 [email protected]

Sioux Falls Argus Leader 1-800-636-4263P.O. Box 5034, Sioux Falls, SD 57117 Fax: 605-331-2294Mick Garry [email protected]

Yankton Press & Dakotan 605-665-7811P.O. Box 56, Yankton, SD 57078 Fax: 605-665-1721James Cimburek, Jeremy Hoeck [email protected]

Sioux City Journal 712-279-5085515 Pavonia, Sioux City, IA 51102 Fax: 712-279-5059Terry Hersom, Barry Poe [email protected]

The Volante 605-677-5511414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, SD 57069 Fax: 605-677-5105

radiOB102.7 Classic Rock (FM) 5100 Tennis Lane, Sioux Falls, S.D. 57108 605-332-7070Warren Swain warren [email protected]

KYNT 1450 AM/93.1 FM 202 W. 2nd St, Yankton, SD 57078 605-665-7892Tom Haukup (Sports Contact) [email protected]

KWSN Radio (1230 AM) 605-331-5350500 S. Phillips, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Fax: 605-336-0415Craig Mattick, John Gaskins [email protected]

KAOR Radio 605-677-6477555 N. Dakota St., Vermillion, SD 57069 605-310-1311Kyle Miller [email protected]

SportsMax Radio 605-428-0120 Mike Henriksen [email protected]

KVHT /KVTK Radio (106.3 FM/1570 AM) 605-665-2600210 West Third Street, Yankton, SD 57078 Joe VanGoor (Sports Director) [email protected]

KMNS Radio (Sioux City) 712-258-55951113 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA Curtis Anderson [email protected]

televisiONKSFY-TV 605-373-7376300 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57102 Fax: 605-336-7936Eric Thorstenson [email protected] Nelson [email protected]

KELO-TV 605-336-1100501 S. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57102 Fax: 605-336-0202Jay Elsen [email protected] Holsen [email protected]

KDLT-TV 605-361-13573600 S. Westport Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57116 Fax: 605-361-3982Mark Ovenden, Jason Anschutz [email protected]

KTIV-TV 800-234-58483135 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51105 Fax: 712-239-2621Brad Pautsch [email protected] Klos [email protected]

KMEG-TV 712-252-5634P.O. Box 657, 700 Floyd Blvd., Sioux City, IA 51105 Travis Morgan, Garrett Gordon [email protected] KCAU-TV 800-475-52287th & Douglas, Sioux City, IA 51101 Fax: 712-277-4298Tim Seaman, Ashley Chase [email protected]



Game Day informaTion

COACHES’ HEADSETS For headset connection information, contact Gary Madsen, 605-677-5957.

creDentials/meDia oUtlets To request credentials or interviews with USD players or coaches please contact Amil Anderson, Sports Information Coordinator by phone 605-677-5927, or e-mail [email protected]. Request for Media Credentials should be made no later than three (3) days prior to the game.

Game balls Football: Wilson GST Football basketball: Wilson Solution Basketball Volleyball: Molten IV58L-N Soccer: Brine Soccer Ball

Game Day Provisions The visiting team locker room will be provided with towels, soap and taping tables in the hallway. Treatment modalities are available in the training room. Game programs will also be provided in the locker room. On the field/court the team areas will have water, cups, ice, towels, and a treatment table. Emergency Medical Service Units will be on site and standing by should a need arise.

officials Game officials will be provided by The University of South Dakota. Officials’ locker room is located in the coaches’ locker room at the north end of the building.

STADium DakotaDome 1101 N. Dakota Street Vermillion, SD 57069 Football Surface: Turf Track Surface: Sprayed Surface (Spikes - Max 1/4”) Shotput Ring: Wooden

tickets Pass List is due by Noon on the day before the game. For any additional questions regarding tickets, please contact the Coyote Ticket Office at 605-677-5959.

ParkinG Busses may drop off teams at south entrance of the DakotaDome and park in far south lot or side street parking south of the DakotaDome.

tailGate Parties For tailgating arrangements contact the Coyote Ticket Office at 605-677-5959.

Uniforms In accordance with NCAA guidelines, USD will wear white jerseys and the visiting team will wear dark unless otherwise stated and approved prior to the contest. However, during football season USD will always wear red jerseys at home games.

viDeo For video needs and arrangements, contact Football: Jake Sprague at 605-677-5954 volleyball: Matt Houk at 605-677-5936 basketball: Chris Kassin (Men’s) at 605-677-8887 Mandy Koupal (Women’s) at 605-677-5940 Soccer: Mandy Green at 605-677-5516

Walk-thrU Football: The DakotaDome will be available for walk-thru before the scheduled game time and should be limited to one hour. All arrangements should be made through Ed Meierkort, by phone 605-677-6461. Men’s basketball: Chris Kassin at 605-677-8887 Women’s basketball: Mandy Koupal at 605-202-0299 Volleyball: Leanne Felsing at 605-202-0490


2010 fooTBaLL sCheDULe

septeMber 4 @ Central Florida (Orlando, FL) TBA 11 @ Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN) 11:00 A.M.

18 Northwestern Oklahoma state (Hall of Fame Game) 4:05 p.M. 25 @ North Dakota State (Fargo, ND) 6:00 P.M.

OctOber

2 North dakota * (dakota days) 2:00 p.M. 9 @ UC Davis (Davis, CA) 8:00 P.M. 16 Northern iowa 4:05 p.M.

23 @ Southern Utah (Cedar City, UT) 2:00 P.M.

30 Northern colorado 4:05 p.M.

NOveMber 6 cal poly (senior day) 4:05 p.M.

13 @ Lamar (Beaumont, TX) 6:00 P.M.

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fooTBaLL Game Day informaTionvisitiNG teaM GaMe day iNFOrMatiON** LOCKER ROOM – H. LAUREN LEWIS FIELD - EAST GENERAL** 1. Half-time will be 20 minutes long.

2. Visiting Team Bench and Sidelines - East side of field.

3. Visiting Team pre-game warm-up area - South end of Lewis Field.

4. Visiting team extended area for kickers, punters, and returners - East sidelines along visiting team side.

5. Visiting team coaches area in southern most sky box - room for 2-3 coaches maximum

6. Ice, water, cups, and towels will be provided by USD for your use on your sidelines during the game. We will also provide a treatment table and kicking net.

7. An ambulance service is provided during the game and a home team doctor is available if services are needed. Treatment modalities will also be available in the training room.

8. USD will utilize wilson Gst Footballs during games.

9. Game programs will be provided in your locker rooms.

10. Copies of the game statistics will be provided after the game at half-time and after the game.

11. Your video-taper can film from the east box on top of the press box.

12. A host from USD shall meet the visiting team. Contact Jeanette Hubert - 605-677-8840 for game day host information.

13. Guest passes provided by the conference office are the only complimentary tickets provided.

14. Official completed statistical game reports should be forwarded by the host institution to the respective head coaches.

15. An escort will be provided for the officals at halftime and after the game. This escort must be an employee from the institution or a professional security guard. Prior to the contest, officials will be notified who will be responsible for escorting them off the field as well as promptly allowing them in their dressing area. Officials will not be subject to unnecessary abuse from fans, players, or coaches.

Press boX Quickie stats provided after each scoring drive and at the end of each quarter. Final statistics and play-by-play will be avail-

able to all working media members. The Visiting Coaches’ Box is located in the southern-most sky box.**FOOTBALL** NCAA PRE-GAME PROCEDURES AND TIE LINES Pre-Game Time Line: Time Prior to Kick-Off 60:00 Field Available for pre-game warm-up (Game Clock starts) 40:00 Starting lineups are read 20:00 Field is cleared - Teams to locker rooms 6:30 USD enters field 5:00 National Anthem - Both Teams should be on field 3:00 Officials meet with captains for coin toss 0:00 Kick-Off Halftime Time Line: 20:00 Clock starts when field is clear of teams 0:00 Start of Second Half

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auGust13 alumni Game (exhibition) 4:00 p.M.15 vs. Green Bay (exhibition) ( St. Paul, MN) 2:00 P.M.20 @ Southern Illinois Edwardsville (Edwardsville, IL) 7:00 P.M.22 @ Western Illinois (Macomb, IL) 1:00 P.M.27 Missouri-Kansas city 4:00 p.M.

septeMber 4 iupui 4:00 p.M.6 western illinois 1:00 p.M. 9 creighton 4:00 p.M.11 idaho 4:00 p.M.17 eastern washington 4:00 p.M.22 @ South Dakota State (Brookings, SD) 6:00 P.M.26 @ North Dakota State (Fargo, ND) 1:00 P.M.30 @ Drake (Des Moines, IA) 5:30 P.M.

OctOber3 @ Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, IA) 1:00 P.M.8 @ North Dakota (Grand Forks, ND) 4:00 P.M.14 @ Houston Baptist (Houston, TX) 4:00 P.M.16 @ Utah Valley (Orem, UT) 4:00 P.M.22 Houston baptist 4:00 p.M.24 utah valley 1:00 p.M.29 North dakota 4:00 p.M.

NOveMber5-8 Great West Conference Playoffs (Houston, TX) TBA

soCCer Game Day informaTionVISITING TEAM GAME DAY INFORMATION **locKer rooM - DAKotA DoMe - 1St Floor WoMen’S trAcK/SoFtbAll locKer rooM**please contact coaches for copy of game tape

clock activity60:00* Teams may begin to warm-up.*Begin clock 60 minutes before game starting time.15:00 Game rosters exchanged.10:00 Captains and officials meet. Teams clear the field Introduction of officials, coaches and players. 1. Officials. 2. Visiting coaches and team (non-starters, starters, head coach, and assistants) 3. Home coaches and team (non-starters, head coach, and assistants)02:00 National Anthem00:00 Game Begins15 minute halftimeOvertiMe prOcedures (if any)5:00 Intermission after regulation time.10:00 First overtime period (sudden victory)2:00 Intermission10:00 Second Overtime

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team Hosts:Mandy Green: 605-202-0264 or 319-621-2384Josh Green: 319-321-2384



2010 women’s voLLeyBaLL sCheDULe

auGust@ Northern Illinois Tournament (Dekalb, IL) 27 vs. College of Charleston 10:00 A.M. 27 vs. Oakland 2:00 P.M. 28 vs. Chicago State 10:00 A.M. 28 vs. Northern Illinois 2:00 P.M.

septeMber 1 @ Kansas State (Manhattan, KS) 7:00 P.M.@ Northern Colorado Tournament (Greeley, CO) 3 vs. Fairfield 11:30 A.M. 3 vs. Northern Colorado 7:00 P.M. 4 vs. Missouri-Kansas City 9:00 A.M. 4 vs. Georgia 4:30 P.M.@ Drake University Tournament (Des Moines, IA) 10 vs. Idaho State 12:00 P.M. 10 vs. Stephen F. Austin 5:00 P.M. 11 vs. Drake 12:00 P.M 11 vs. Green Bay 5:00 P.M.@ North Dakota State Tournament (Fargo, ND) 17 vs. North Dakota 4:30 P.M. 18 vs. Tulsa 10:00 A.M. 18 vs. South Dakota State 7:00 P.M. 25 North dakota * 5:00 p.M. 30 utah valley * 7:00 p.M.

OctOber 7 Houston baptist * 7:00 p.M. 8 texas-pan american * 7:00 p.M. 14 @ North Dakota * (Grand Forks, ND) 7:00 P.M. 18 Morningside 7:00 p.M. 21 @ Chicago State * (Chicago, IL) 7:00 P.M. 23 @ NJIT * (Newark, NJ) 1:00 P.M. 28 @ Utah Valley * (Orem, UT) 7:00 P.M.

NOveMber 2 @ South Dakota State (Brookings, SD) 7:00 P.M. 4 NJit * 7:00 p.M. 5 cHicaGO state * 7:00 p.M. 11 @ Texas-Pan American * (Edinburg, TX) 7:00 P.M. 13 @ Houston Baptist * (Houston, TX) 1:00 P.M. 18-20 @ Great West Championship (Chicago, IL) TBA

*Great West Conference MatchAll times Central and subject to change


voLLeyBaLL Game Day informaTion

visitiNG teaM GaMe day iNFOrMatiON**LOCKER ROOM - DAKOTA DOME - 1ST FLOOR SOFTBALL LOCKER ROOM**Visiting teams may schedule a practice time with the volleyball coaches. All requests need to be done two (2) weeks prior to competition. Please contact Assistant Coach Leanne Felsing.

time allotted actual time visible clock protocol:41 6:00-6:41 :60-:19 Court available for shared warm-up6:30 :30 Coin toss:04 6:41-6:45 : 19-:15 Visiting Team Court:04 6:45-6:49 :15-:11 Home Team Court:05 6:49-6:54:11-:06 Visiting Team Court:05 6:54-6:59 :06-:01 Home Team Court:01 6:59-7:00 :01-:00 Team Huddle/Announcements7:00 :00 Match begins with National Anthem

*Line judges dressed in white shirt and dark pants.*There will be a 5 minute break between games 1 & 2, 3 & 4, and 4 & 5, and 10 minutes between games 2 & 3.

Game day OperationsVisiting teams can be dropped off at the main entrance to the DakotaDome

Upon entering the building, the game day manager or host will meet the team and escort them down to the first floor where their locker room will be and show them the location of the court and the trainer’s room.

Contact Leanne Felsing at 605-677-6259 for game day host information.

Visiting Team Bench will start on the southwest side of the arena, and will rotate on at the end of each game. Ice, water, cups and towels will be provided by USD for your use on the benches.

**vOlleyball**Ncaa pre-GaMe prOcedures aNd tiMe liNes

pre-Game time line:Time Prior to Game ActivityTwo hours before game time visiting team is given 30 minutes of serve/pass time60:00 Court available for pre-game warm-up (Game Clock starts)30:00 Officials on court for pre-game duties1:00 National Anthem1:00 Introduction of starting lineups. Visitors followed by USD 0:00 Starting Serve

Halftime time line:10:00 Clock starts when court is clear of teams0:00 Third set starts

Game bench area:No spectators will be permitted on the court at any time.



LoDGinG & resTaUranTs HOtels

comfort inn701 W. Cherry St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-8333

holiDay inn eXPress1200 N. Dakota St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-7600

Prairie inn912 N. Dakota St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-2824

sUPer 8 1208 E. Cherry St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-8005

restauraNts

bUrGer kinG3800 W. 53rd St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-7070

chae’s chinese restaUrant8 W. Main St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-2294

cherry street Grille1122 E. Cherry St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-8879

COffEE Cup RESTAuRAnT 129 SD Hwy 50, Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-2062

Dairy QUeen 905 E. Cherry St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-4191

Domino’s PiZZa 702 Ratingen St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5577

GoDfather’s PiZZa812 Cottage Ave.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-2624

hy-vee Deli525 W. Cherry StVermillion, SD 57069605-624-5574

leo’s sPorts bar & Grill11 Market St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-9991

little italy’s831 E. Cherry St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-8000

main street PUb11 W. Main St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-7670

mcDonalD’s912 N. Dakota St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-2657

mr. smith’s Deli 812 Cottage Ave.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-2624

PiZZa hUt928 E. Cherry St.Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5513

Pro’s bar & Grill912 N. Dakota St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-2657

raZiel’s13 W. Main StVermillion, SD 57069605-624-9696

reD steakhoUse1 E. Main St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-0079

roaDhoUse23 W. Main StVermillion, SD 57069605-624-7336

silk roaD12 W. Main StVermillion, SD 57069605-658-1923

sUbWay 840 E. Cherry St. Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-4399

taco John’s825 E. Cherry St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-9431

toby’s loUnGe31364 Meckling Rd.Meckling, SD 57044605-624-9905

WhimP’s Place32028 White St.Burbank, SD 57010605-624-9973

GrOcery

Hy-VEE525 W. Cherry St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-5574

JOnES fOOD CEnTER812 Cottage Ave.Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-2624

WAlmART1207 Princeton St.Vermillion, SD 57069605-624-0215


DrivinG DireCTionsfROm OmAHA Epply AiRfiElD 4501 Abbott Dr Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 346-2466

•Turn left at Dick Collins Rd/Historic Davenport St

•Turn right to stay on Dick Collins Rd/Historic Davenport St

•Turn right at N 31st St/Historic Bluff St

•Turn right to merge onto I-680 E toward I-29

•Take the I-680 E/I-29 N exit toward Sioux City/Des Moines

•Merge onto I-29 N/I-680 N

•Continue to follow I-29 N

•Entering South Dakota

•Take exit 26 for SD-50 toward Vermillion/Yankton

•Turn left at SD-50

•Follow SD-50 Bypass to the right

•Turn left at Dakota St

•Take second left

•End at DakotaDome

fROm SiOux fAllS REgiOnAl AiRpORT-fSD 2801 N Jaycee Lane Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 336-0762

•Head southeast on N Jaycee Ln toward N Minnesota Ave/SD-115

•Slight right at N Minnesota Ave/SD-115

•Turn right at W Russell St

•Turn left at N Louise Ave

•Turn right at W Madison St

•Take the ramp on the left onto I-29 S

•Take exit 26 to merge onto SD-50 toward Vermillion/Yankton•Follow SD-50 Bypass to the right


•Take second left




TransporTaTion renTaLsfrom sioUX city GateWay airPort 2403 Ogden Blvd Sioux City, IA 51111 (712) 279-6165

•Head southeast on Ogden Ave toward Pershing St

•Slight left to stay on Ogden Ave

•Turn left at Mitchell St

•Slight right at Odessa Ave

•Continue on 1st St

•Turn left to merge onto I-29 N

•Take exit 26 for SD-50 toward Vermillion/Yankton

•Turn left at SD-50

•Follow SD-50 Bypass to the right


•Take second left


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Vermillion, a town of 10,278, is located 50 miles south of Sioux Falls, SD, 26 miles east of Yankton, 38 miles northwest of Sioux City, Iowa and 134 miles north of Omaha.

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national music museum – vermillion, sD Corner of Clark & Yale Streets on USD campus605.677.5306www.usd.edu/smmOpen daily Mon-Sat 9-5 and Sun. 2-5. Donations Encouraged. Free Audio Tours.

The National Music Museum is a musical treasure trove, spanning five centuries of rare instruments from around the globe.Whether you are a music lover or history buff, artisan or anthropologist, craftsman, inventor, or just a curious person, you are certain to be fascinated by what you will find in the Museum’s nine beautiful galleries.

spirit moundWalk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and come join in the history standing atop of Spirit Mound. Spirit Mound, or Paha Wakan, was known by the tribes and was thought to be occupied by little people that would shoot any human who came near the mound. On August 25th, 1804, Captains Lewis and Clark took eleven men to explore the mysterious mound. Lewis and Clark climbed to the summit and wrote, “from the top of the hill we beheld the most beautiful landscape.” Open year round with a bike path and a picnic and restroom area. Six miles north of Vermillion off SD Hwy 19. w.h.over museumThe W.H. Over Museum holds the state’s largest collection of natural and cultural history, including a Lewis & Clark display. Names for one of the early directors, William H. Over, the museum continues his work of collecting, researching, and interpreting South Dakota’s past. The museum offers tours, educational programs, and a gift shop with a variety of handcrafted gifts, crafts, and more. Open Mon – Sat 10:00AM – 4:00PM; Sun 1:00PM – 4:00PM. Free admission. 1110 Ratingen Street in Vermillion. 605-677-5228. austin-whittemore house museumAustin-Whittemore House Museum is a home that was built atop a bluff along the river after a disastrous flood swept three-fourths of the town away in 1881. Admire the 1883 Italian villa architecture of this stately home, filled with Victorian furnishings and items of local historical interest, including many historical records and documents from this area. Offering genealogy services. Home of the Clay County Historical Society. Open Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm, or by appointment. Free admission. 15 Austin Street in Vermillion. 605-624-8266

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missouri river & mulberry Bend overlookThe Missouri River is a meandering, living river, with no dams or canalization, forming much of the border between South Dakota and Nebraska. The river valley is as large as two miles in some places, a testament to the twists and turns the river has taken over the last several thousand years. Mulberry Bend Overlook sits atop the bluffs overlooking the pristine Missouri River and Mulberry Point, which is one of the narrowest points along the river. See nature at its finest. South of Vermillion across the Newcastle-Vermillion Bridge. old main Welcome to Old Main, the flagship building of the University of South Dakota. Restored in 1862 and is now home to the largest collection of work by internationally celebrated American Indian artist Oscar Howe. Old Main is rich in history, tradition, and a symbol of the quest for excellence at the University. Located in the heart of the USD campus. Bluffs Golf CourseTee off on this 18-hole multi-level public golf course that is situated one hundred feet above the Missouri River Valley, and finish the hole below the bluff, among woods and wetlands. The beautiful landscaping with ten acres of reflecting lakes and eight acres of wetlands would entice any golf lover to this magnificent course. Rated by Golf Digest. Located on East Main Street in Vermillion. 605-677-7058. valiant vineyardsValiant Vineyards at Buffalo Run Resort is South Dakota’s oldest winery. The resort’s spectacular setting and inviting décor offer a relaxing escape from the ordinary. Overnight guests will discover the ultimate in a unique bed & breakfast experience. Lunch, wine tasting, and tours are available on a daily basis. Open Mon – Fri 9:00AM – 5:00PM. Located at 1500 West Main Street in Vermillion. 605-624-4500

historic Downtown vermillionListed on the National Register of Historic Places, historic downtown Vermillion is home to over twenty-five retail and specialty stores, a variety of eateries, movie theaters, pubs, and numerous other distinctive businesses and services. Take a relaxing stroll down Main Street, while enjoying the unique architecture and the friendly atmosphere that Vermillion prides itself on.

2010-11 USD Visitor's Guide

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Transcript of 2010-11 USD Visitor's Guide