Title: Lake Thompson Recreation Area in Lake Preston | Expedia.co.uk [Lake Thompson Recreation Area Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Thompson-Recreation-Area-Hotels.0-l635012148585947136-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Lake Preston](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Preston.d3000456348.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Lake Thompson Recreation Area Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Thompson-Recreation-Area.d635012148585947136.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lake Preston Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Preston.d3000456348.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lake Thompson Recreation Area ## Visit Lake Thompson Recreation Area Activities [Lake Preston travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Preston.dx3000456348) --- --- ### Popular places to visit #### Ingalls Homestead You can browse the exhibits at Ingalls Homestead, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to De Smet. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ingalls-Homestead-De-Smet.d553248621532648862.Attraction) #### Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial You can browse the exhibits at Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in De Smet. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laura-Ingalls-Wilder-Memorial-De-Smet.d553248621532648864.Attraction) #### Kingsbury County Court House Kingsbury County Court House is just one of the places to see in De Smet, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingsbury-County-Court-House-De-Smet.d553248621579133569.Attraction) #### Loftus Store You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Loftus Store during your stay in De Smet. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Loftus-Store-De-Smet.d957024065309433856.Attraction) #### De Smet Depot Museum You can browse the exhibits at De Smet Depot Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in De Smet. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/De-Smet-Depot-Museum-De-Smet.d553248621532648863.Attraction) #### Washington Park Explore the great outdoors at Washington Park, a lovely green space in De Smet. Discover the area's museums and spas. 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