5 days in Vermillion Itinerary

Vermillion is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, in the southeastern corner of the state of South Dakota, and the eleventh largest city in the state. Venture out of the city with trips to Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park (in Royal), Ponca State Park (in Ponca) and Niobrara (Kreycik Elk & Buffalo Tours & Niobrara State Park). And it doesn't end there: trek along Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, contemplate the waterfront views at Niobrara River, examine the collection at Elkhorn Valley Museum, and snap pictures at Meridian Highway Bridge.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Vermillion route planner.

Expect a daytime high around 69°F in May, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.