Sightseeing
Lake Shetek State Park
163 State Park RdLake Shetek State Monument
The Main Attraction and the Summer and Winter Hotspot for Miles! Great Fishing, Swimming, & Boating!
Lake Shetek
The Main Attraction and the Summer and Winter Hotspot for Miles! Great Fishing, Swimming, & Boating!
Learn the lore of Loon Island and catch some great bird sightseeing! Great Hiking and a Shetek Must See!
Loon Island
Learn the lore of Loon Island and catch some great bird sightseeing! Great Hiking and a Shetek Must See!
Food scene
Pelican Cove
21 Valhalla DrBeen around for generations and some of the best eats on the island!
Unique and Rustic Eatery in Slayton with some of the best home style cooking around!
The Grain Exchange
2022 Maple AveUnique and Rustic Eatery in Slayton with some of the best home style cooking around!
Rush the buffet with your whole crew for some great Midwest cooking! Famous for their legendary dessert pizza and crispy fried chicken!
Pizza Ranch
2306 Broadway AvenueRush the buffet with your whole crew for some great Midwest cooking! Famous for their legendary dessert pizza and crispy fried chicken!
Looking for a quick bite and a fresh sub, soup, or cookie? Stop by subway and fill up for todays adventure!
Subway
2439 20th StreetLooking for a quick bite and a fresh sub, soup, or cookie? Stop by subway and fill up for todays adventure!
Stores
Jim's Market
2525 20th StGrab any groceries you need for your trip at our local Grocery
Bomgaars
1985 U.S. 59Need supplies? Bomgaars is our local hardware store!
Your Spot!
Valhalla Island Campground
6 Valhalla DriveCheck out our Lake Decor and More Camp Store!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Warm & Cold Weather
During our summers you will want to ensure you bring a comfortable pair of sandles, a swim suit, beach towel, sunhat, and some loose clothing and prepare for some serious fun under the sun!
Our winters though peaceful and beautiful do get cold so ensure you have long clothes, a pair of jeans, a jacket and closed toed shoes or boots! Bring a Hat and a Pair of gloves and get outside to enjoy the beautiful landscape, throw some snow, and then come inside to warm up with some well earned coco!
Useful phrases
Midwest Language
In the Midwest we tend to be quite friendly and speak normally but you may hear some fun words so just roll with it or study below and become a Midwest professional!
You may hear fun phrases such as the following:
Ope = Sorry
Uffda = oops," "ouch," "oh no," or "okay.
Jeez = Showing Frustration, discontent, or Amazement
Dontcha know = Don't you know
Pop = Soda
Rag / Worshcloth = Washcloth
Tennis Shoes = Running Shoes
Puppy Chow = A Sugary Snack not Dog Food
Jeet = Did you eat
Hotdish = Cassarole
Up North = Camping
Crick = Creek
Schnookered = Wasted
Brewski = Beer