With all the rain we’ve been getting lately, it’s hard not to get bored. To keep you from feeling trapped in the house with nothing to do, here are some ideas for things to do in South Dakota when the rain is pouring down.
- Go for a drive.
cmiper / Flickr As long as the rain isn’t too intense, there’s nothing better than hearing those rain drops hit the roof of your car. Enjoy it!
- Go to the library.
Siouxland Libraries / Facebook With the internet and smart phones, we often forget about our local libraries. Visit a library in your area to read, learn and even rent movies.
- Go to a museum.
The Journey Museum & Learning Center / Facebook South Dakota is plum full of museums and places to learn. A rainy day is the perfect time to visit.
- Go to a community center.
Sioux Falls Family YMCA / Facebook For kids and adults alike, heading to the community center means a day full of exercise and fun.
- Go bowling.
Angela Rutherford / Flickr This often forgotten but always fun sport is just what the a rainy day needs.
- Go roller skating.
Knox College / Flickr Relive your childhood and visit the roller rink.
- Go antique hunting.
Geof Wilson / Flickr We all know that if you want to find the best deals on the best antiques, you’re going to have to spend some time looking. Rainy days are perfect for this.
- Take a pottery class.
LindaDee2006 / Flickr Many places offer local pottery classes or at least pottery painting classes. Use your rainy day time to create something new.
- Bake.
Bonnie / Flickr If you’re really not in the mood to leave the house, baking is the perfect way to spend a day when the weather is poor. Try out one of those recipes from your Pinterest board.
- Go to a movie.
Logan Luxury Theatres A guilt-free trip to the movies when you don’t have to worry about all you could be getting done at home can only happen on a rainy day.
- Go to a casino.
Royal River Casino & Hotel / Facebook Try your luck at turning $10 into $10,000 and save it for another rainy day.
- Head on down to the local coffee shop to read or play games with friends.
Coffea Roasterie / Facebook Sip on a latte or eat some tasty baked goods while reading your favorite book.
What’s your favorite thing to do in South Dakota when it’s raining?
cmiper / Flickr
As long as the rain isn’t too intense, there’s nothing better than hearing those rain drops hit the roof of your car. Enjoy it!
Siouxland Libraries / Facebook
With the internet and smart phones, we often forget about our local libraries. Visit a library in your area to read, learn and even rent movies.
The Journey Museum & Learning Center / Facebook
South Dakota is plum full of museums and places to learn. A rainy day is the perfect time to visit.
Sioux Falls Family YMCA / Facebook
For kids and adults alike, heading to the community center means a day full of exercise and fun.
Angela Rutherford / Flickr
This often forgotten but always fun sport is just what the a rainy day needs.
Knox College / Flickr
Relive your childhood and visit the roller rink.
Geof Wilson / Flickr
We all know that if you want to find the best deals on the best antiques, you’re going to have to spend some time looking. Rainy days are perfect for this.
LindaDee2006 / Flickr
Many places offer local pottery classes or at least pottery painting classes. Use your rainy day time to create something new.
Bonnie / Flickr
If you’re really not in the mood to leave the house, baking is the perfect way to spend a day when the weather is poor. Try out one of those recipes from your Pinterest board.
Logan Luxury Theatres
A guilt-free trip to the movies when you don’t have to worry about all you could be getting done at home can only happen on a rainy day.
Royal River Casino & Hotel / Facebook
Try your luck at turning $10 into $10,000 and save it for another rainy day.
Coffea Roasterie / Facebook
Sip on a latte or eat some tasty baked goods while reading your favorite book.
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