Coffee Shops
Vermillion has great coffee shops with lots of entertainment, student deals & much more!

"I felt like I belonged, that I was a member of the community."

Road Trips
Vermillion is still close enough to the big cities . . . Sioux Falls, Sioux City & Yankton are only a quick drive away!

"I discovered I enjoyed living in a small town."

Walk Everywhere
Vermillion is just the right size so you can walk anywhere, which saves some serious gas money!

"By the time I left, I realized the benefits of living in a smaller community."

Student Discount Card
Local businesses love their U students . . . pick up a Student Discount Card from your Student Association and receive a discount for everything from pizza to movies.

"I thought I needed a big city but all I really needed was right in Vermillion."

Outdoor Activities
With the tennis courts, mini-golf course & Ultimate Frisbee course, Vermillion has some great outdoor activities and date possibilities!

"Vermillion just fit."

Restaurants Deliver
Not only can you have pizza delivered, you can also have every other restaurant imaginable delivered right to your door . . . Subway, Little Italy's, Mexico Viejo and on and on!

"You get to know the business owners personally."

Missouri River
There's nothing better than hanging out on the banks of the Missouri River on a gorgeous South Dakota day!

"I feel a strong connection to Vermillion and I know I always will."

DakotaDome
With South Dakota winters, you'll want to be watching football inside . . . and who else has a DakotaDome?

"Some of my best memories from The U are football games in the Dome."

Vermillion Community
The opportunities for involvement with the local community, such as volunteering, student teaching, working or whatever are wide open!

"I was able to contribute to the Vermillion community."