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Flandreau City Park & Flandreau, SD

Visited on: Monday, July 29, 2024
Departed: August 1, 2024
Cost: $20.00 per night

A couple of shots of the the Big Sioux River by the campground

A calm river bordered by lush greenery and tall grasses, with a sunset sky and scattered clouds reflecting on the water, creates a serene scene at Flandreau City Park in Flandreau, SD.
A calm river bends through a landscape of green trees and grass under a cloudy sky in Flandreau City Park, SD.

When I left the park, I explored downtown Flandreau.

A two-story brick building at a street corner with a "Poker Run Auction Saloon" sign stands proudly in downtown Flandreau. The ground floor sports red and yellow paint, an awning, and a green street sign on the corner. A car is parked nearby, not far from the lovely Flandreau City Park.
A brick facade building with a retro neon sign reading "Crystal," indicating a theater, stands near Flandreau City Park in Flandreau, SD. It features a marquee listing showtimes for a children's theater event.
A red brick two-story building stands on a corner in Flandreau, with Bar-X Tavern and other storefronts visible on the ground floor. The streets and sidewalks are empty under a cloudy sky, reminiscent of the nearby tranquility of Flandreau City Park.
Exterior of a vintage theater with a sign reading "Crystal" in blue letters. The building has a brick facade, glass doors, and another sign reading "Popcorn." Located near Flandreau City Park in Flandreau, SD, the street outside stands empty.
A large beige two-story building with a wrap-around porch stands at the corner of a street under an overcast sky in Flandreau, SD. The building, near Flandreau City Park, features orange columns and multiple windows.
Street view of a bar with a sign reading "Fat Boys Bar" in Flandreau, SD. The building has an orange and gray facade with posters on the windows and a small fenced patio area near the entrance, just a short stroll from Flandreau City Park.
A beige church with a tall steeple and arched windows sits at the corner of a quiet street in Flandreau, SD, under a cloudy sky. Nearby, a streetlight and trees from Flandreau City Park are visible around the church.
Historical marker for The Flandreau United Methodist Church in SD, detailing its organization in 1879, building history, and services provided to the Flandreau community until 2005.
A beige church with a tall steeple and several arched windows stands against a cloudy sky in Flandreau, SD, accompanied by a historical marker sign and stairs leading to the front entrance.

And I stopped for a Bavarian Creme Bismark.

A half-eaten chocolate-covered pastry with custard filling sits invitingly on a white paper surface, reminiscent of the sweet treats enjoyed during sunny afternoons in Flandreau City Park, SD.
A glass display case at a bakery in Flandreau, SD, shows various pastries including donuts, danishes, and other baked goods, each with individual price tags.
Street view of a bakery and coffee bar with a yellow sign reading "Bakery & Coffee Bar." The windows display "Landreau Bakery" and hours of operation: "Open Tues-Saturday 7 am-1 pm. Located near Flandreau City Park in Flandreau, SD, it's the perfect spot for a treat after a stroll.
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