With the South Dakota State Fair expected to begin on Thursday, August 28th, plenty of visitors will be coming to Huron, South Dakota, to take in all the events that the State Fair has to offer.  However, there is one "sweet" spot in Huron that has plenty of family fun, is not at the fairgrounds, but is definitely worth visiting.

Just recently, my son, Troy, had some athletic commitments that gave my family and I the opportunity to spend the night in Huron.  During our down-time, Troy, my husband Steve and I did a little exploring...looking for something fun, relaxing and a bit unique to do as a family.

What we found, was a place a little off the normal path, called Putters and Scoops.

Putters And Scoops
Melanie Harrington
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Putters and Scoops has been serving the city of Huron and its visitors for eight years.  Owner Melanie Harrington says that Putters and Scoops is a private business located on public property on Highway 14 East on Ravine Lake.

Putters and Scoops Gazebo
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After partnering with the city of Huron, numerous improvements have been made.  One of the most impressive would be the hundreds of flowers and plants that can be found in unique planters and flower beds.

Putters And Scoops
Melanie Harrington
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Putters offers a mini-golf course, kayak and paddle-boat rentals and even a sandy beach for swimming.

Steve in paddle boat
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Putters Mini Golf Course
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Troy and Steve Playing Mini Golf
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Scoops is a full service ice-cream shop that features SDSU ice-cream, smoothies, fresh-squeezed lemonade, root beer on-tap and even salads and sandwiches for a quick snack.

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If you are going to be in Huron for the South Dakota State Fair, don't be afraid to take the family off the fairgrounds to Putters and Scoops.  As their website says, it's a "Place For Wonderful Memories To Be Shared For All Generations".  But hurry, as summer comes to an end, their hours will vary.

I hope you have as much fun with your family as I did with mine!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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