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Travel just 15-20 minutes east out of Yankton to nearby city Vermillion to see the Austin-Whittemore House Museum, a home that was built atop a bluff along the river after a disastrous flood swept three-fourths of the town away in 1881.
Bede Art Gallery
If you’d like to see the work of talented college students, as well as pieces from professional artists, come to Bede Art Gallery located in the Roncalli Center on the Mount Marty College campus.
Bishop Marty Chapel
If you gaze over the skyline of Yankton, you’ll see a beautiful spire pointing to the heavens. The distinctive Yankton landmark, Bishop Marty Chapel, is considered one of the country's best examples of western Gothic architecture.
Cramer Kenyon Heritage Home
Built in 1882 by the Secretary of Dakota Territory, this stately home is the tallest Queen Anne home in South Dakota.
Dakota Territorial Museum
The Dakota Territorial Museum is a collection of items, painstakingly cared for, that tell the story of Yankton’s history. The museum holds rare memorabilia of early life in the Dakota Territory.
G.A.R. Hall & Art Gallery
The GAR Hall with its unique history, has been renovated to show its grandiose splendor, and now is home to the Yankton Arts Association and a beautiful art gallery.
Gavins Point Dam
Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River was completed in 1957 as part of the Pick-Sloan Plan, and is one of six main stem dams on the Missouri River. It is the last dam on the Missouri before it joins into the Mississippi.
Historic Downtown District
Located a block north of the picturesque Missouri River, Historic Downtown Yankton is a great place to stroll along the friendly streets and shop. There are over 100 individually owned and operated businesses and unique shops.
Historic Homes of Yankton Tour
Find out what makes this riverboat city so charming, and learn about its history when you take a walking tour of Historic Homes in Yankton.
House of Mary Shrine
On the crest of a hill overlooking beautiful Lewis & Clark Lake, three giant crosses stand as a reminder of the life and death of Jesus Christ.
Indigenous Design Art Gallery
The cozy space features works by Indigenous artists – both the Australian and Northern Plains Native Americans - and other artwork inspired by Indigenous peoples.
Lewis and Clark Visitor Center
The view alone is a reason to go to the Lewis & Clark Visitor Center, run by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers; but what you’ll find inside this interactive center will even make you more happy you found this place.
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Lewis & Clark Theatre
Come and enjoy the quality performances offered throughout the year at the Lewis & Clark Theatre, housed in the grand Dakota Theatre built in 1902. Spend an evening - or enjoy an afternoon matinee – seeing the work of local actors and actresses.
Meridian Bridge
The Meridian Bridge, a long-time landmark in Yankton, is the result of hard work and determination of local citizens long before automobiles were crossing the river to get back and forth between Yankton and the communities in Nebraska to its south.
National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
The Gavins Point Fish Hatchery is one of 65 national Federal Hatcheries and Fish Technology Centers operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife.
National Music Museum
Whether you are a music lover or history buff, artisan or anthropologist, craftsman, inventor, or just a curious person, you are certain to be fascinated by what you will find in this Museum's nine beautiful galleries.
Pierre Dorian's Grave
Go to the intersection of West 2nd Street and Riverside Drive to pay tribute to the first white settler in the Yankton area. Pierre Dorian lived among the Yankton Sioux at the time that Lewis & Clark passed through in 1804.
Territorial Capitol Replica
Located in Riverside Park, the Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica is a symbol of Yankton serving as the first capitol of Dakota Territory from 1861 until the legislature decided to move the capitol to Bismarck in 1883.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Areas
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has many parks on the lake that still offer recreation that is free to the public Whether you want to boat, fish, swim, picnic or camp, there is a park for you to relax in.
Valiant Vineyards
South Dakota’s oldest winery, Valiant Vineyards at Buffalo Run Resort, is located in Vermillion, SD, which is a short drive east of Yankton.
W.H.Over Museum
Take a short 20 minute drive east to neighboring city Vermillion, SD to the W.H. Over Museum, where you’ll find South Dakota’s largest collection of natural and cultural history, including a Lewis & Clark display.
Yankton Campgrounds
Information about the various campgrounds found in and around Yankton.
Yankton Mall Cinemas
The Yankton Mall Carmike Cinemas offer 5 different movies each evening (and weekend matinees); call (605) 665-6388 for daily show times. The Cinemas are located in the Yankton Mall.
Yankton Parks
The City's park system consists of over 170 acres of parkland in ten different locations and along Marne Creek.
Yankton's parks offer a lot of options for everyone’s enjoyment. |
