We instead drove to the state capitol, parked in the circular driveway in front of the rotunda and walked right in. AAA had rated this a "gem" and they were absolutely correct. We had a self-guided tour and, as in previous states, we found the furnishings and decor all fancy -- marble grand staircase, terrazzo tile floors, etc. We saw the State Supreme Court, Senate and House Chambers, and were again surprised there was no security.
We chatted with a nice woman in the gift shop who was so bored with the lack of visitors she came out from behind her counter and gave us quite a history of the intricacies of the building.
Joan's favorite was the display of miniature First Ladies' inaugural gowns with family photos.
Our next stop was at the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center. Rodeo is South Dakota's most popular sport -- both past and present.
Mr. Tibbs was a world-class bronco horse rider who won many national and world championships under his big belt and they all were on display.
There was a wall of brandings which was cool to see.
There was also a fun interactive bronc room and, of course, I had to "give a go" to the 8-second ride which is memorialized in the photo below -- man vs. beast struggle! I am afraid the camera cannot possibly show the intensity and strength it took to stay mounted!
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