South Dakota Guide and Deals

You're probably thinking, "That sounds great, but I've never bought a car or a computer without first reading the Wikipedia definitions for car and computer—I'm not about to buy a Groupon either without a briefing." Well, neither would we, and since this is everyone's first Groupon, allow us to briefly explain how it works.

Dunn Bros Coffee roasts all its sustainably sourced beans on the premises in small-drum roasters to ensure peak freshness and optimum aroma. The comprehensive menu offers myriad beverages for anyone seeking a caffeinated jump-start (a large coffee costs $1.80) as well as those wanting cool relaxation (a blended-fruit smoothie costs $4.30). A smattering of sweet pastries and baked goods provides delicious brew-dippers alongside more savory offerings of sandwiches ($4.50), muffins ($1.89), and other edibles. Those looking for caffeination domination can receive $3 off any one-pound bag of in-house roasted coffee ($12–$15) when they show their Groupon.

Village Hair and Spa has been a local beautifying staple for over 20 years, and its friendly and experienced staff specializes in bestowing the under-pampered portion of the population with a wide range of hair and body treatments. Its strand stylists are particularly adept at helping each client find the best haircut for his or her face and personal style. If you already know what you're looking for, Village Hair’s stylists can take that vision and make it even better than you imagined, just like Hollywood's big-budget adaptation of your Golden Girls fan fiction. Undergo a mane makeover with a cut ($32–$45) and color ($79–$109 for both treatments together), or indulge in a full-service manicure ($27–$32) to buff your finger helmets to a new level of shine. Village Hair and Spa also offers a full menu of waxing services ($19–$60), facials ($75–$80), skin-renewal treatments ($57–$170), and specialty body services ($75–$94).

Jeremy Seefeldt puts his own twist or pizza at Boss' Pizza and Chicken by topping his specialty pies with eclectic ingredients, such as sauerkraut and pickles, and covering both pizzas and wings with a choice of 20 sauces ranging from sour cream to Asian sesame. Jeremy's chefs also broast orders of up to 25 pieces of dark- or white-meat chicken to pair with their pies or classic southern sides such as coleslaw or potato salad. The staff can swiftly deliver meals in 30 to 40 minutes or dole out feasts from their drive-thru window as late as 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. at certain locations.

Maas Photo Studio's professional photographers ("soul stealers" in some regional vernacular) are experts at coaxing fussy parents, blasé babies, and scowling high-school seniors into perfectly posed photographic subjects. After your one-hour photo session (up to a $60 value), which can focus on whole families and Lone Rangers alike, choose five of your favorite images to be or not to be digitally edited and burned onto a disc for your keeping (a $100 value). You'll have full rights to print these images as many times as you like. For an extra $100, you can get the remainder of the unedited images on a disc, as well as 25% off on any prints. Extra shoot time will cost $20 per hour.

Secluded amid Black Hills National Forest, Horse Creek Resort at Sheridan Lake is a quiet, rustic getaway. Rugged hiking trails wend through the surrounding woods, leading to rolling hills, grassy meadows, and sun-dappled clearings. A half mile away at Sheridan Lake, you can go fishing, boating, or kayaking in sparkling waters ringed by miles of forested shoreline. You can rent boats at the onsite marina and pick up any essentials, such as bait and tackle and phrasebooks that help you communicate with local mermaids.

The resort’s wooden cabins and RV campsites have easy access to both the lake and forest. Most feature fully stocked kitchens, but there’s also an onsite restaurant that serves prime rib and USDA Choice steaks. You can also request a barbecue grill if you want to grill out in your backyard.