Historic Coughlin House Inn

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Area Attractions

Carthage and it's surrounding areas offer a variety of activities to suit just about everyone.  From outdoor sports enthusiasts to family vacationers, you'll find it here.

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Lake Carthage - Swim, boat, picnic or just relax

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Sandy swimming beach at Lake Carthage

The Campbell Straw Bale Built Museum is the only original straw bale built museum in the United States. Located on main street in Carthage and within walking distance of the Coughlin House Inn, the straw bale museum offers a variety of exhibits and a gift shop that features locally produced Carthage Praire Honey and Corn cob jelly. 
 
 

The Campbell Straw Bale Built Museum

 Area activities include:

  • Fishing, boating and swimming at Lake Carthage
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder pagaent, homestead and Tours in nearby DeSmet
  • Biking and walking
  • Annual "straw bale days" in August
  • Fireman's Fourth of July barbeque and fireworks
  • Annual Melodrama featuring local talent in March
  • Mitchell Corn Palace and attractions just 40 minutes away

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Laura Ingalls Wilder - Author of the "Little House on the Prairie books"