The Atlas Obscura Guide To Vermillion

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vermillion, South Dakota

Updated November 5, 2015

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Unusual Attractions in Vermillion

The Gibson Collection

Vermillion, South Dakota

National Music Museum

One of the world's most definitive collections of musical instruments, spanning all cultures and historical periods.

A shot of the Spirit Mound taken on July 2nd, 2011

Vermillion, South Dakota

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Known as "The Hill of the Little Devils."

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The monument.

St. James, Nebraska

Wiseman Massacre Monument

This simple stone monument honors a 19th-century tragedy.

7 miles from Vermillion

This animatronic dinosaur now rests in peace.

Akron, Iowa

Warty Willy the Stegosaurus

This 'terrible lizard' was one of the world's first animatronic dinosaurs.

18 miles from Vermillion

Yankton, South Dakota

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

A humble reconstruction of the rather lively former capitol building.

24 miles from Vermillion

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