Pipestone National Monument

The main attraction in the city of Pipestone is the Pipestone National Monument. Established in 1937, the monument marks the quarries where local Native Americans lived and worked. The Pipestone National Monument sits atop Buffalo Ridge, which offers a spectacular vantage point over the prairie below. You can watch Native American craftsmen use the pipestone from the quarries to make ceremonial pipes and other incredible handicrafts. Don’t leave without heading over to the city of Pipestone itself, where much of the local architecture is made from a pink mineral called Sioux Quartzite.