For over a century, Aberdeen has served as a shopping and service provider for over 80,000 people in northern South Dakota and southern North Dakota. That tradition of competitive retailing, enjoyable stores and friendly merchants continues. Retail activity is flourishing in the spacious Lakewood Mall and in dozens of new shops and businesses that have sprung up around the mall in recent years. Downtown Aberdeen is designated an historic district, with many of the community's most distinctive buildings and landmarks. Interesting shops, three major banks, and a variety of service businesses can be found there.
Downtown is also home to a lively collection of nightspots and restaurants.
It remains a vital aspect of the community. Restaurants offer diverse cuisine in many different settings. There is fine dining and impressive wine lists to satisfy the most finicky palate, fast food when you're in a hurry, and deli sandwiches at comfortable coffee shops.