As the city has grown, so has an appetite for full-service day spas and quiet retreats. As South Dakota's cities grow, so does an appetite for rest, recovery and a little polish.

New spas have opened across the city's growing east and west sides.

What sets it apart

Massage, facials and body treatments anchor most menus. That detail is easy to overlook, but it helps explain the pull this place has on locals and visitors alike.

Many pair services with saunas, soaking pools and relaxation lounges.

Why it matters

In the end, the story here is really a story about the northern plains and the people drawn to them. For a growing number of South Dakotans, that kind of reset has become part of the routine.