Yankton
The historic Meridian Bridge is now a popular pedestrian trail
Yankton! My Great Place
The mother city of the Dakotas is full of new things to discover!
If you're looking for history, nature, outdoor recreation and unforgettable experiences, you've found Your Great Place in South Dakota!
- Walk across our historic Meridian Bridge, the country's longest pedestrian bridge connecting two states.
- Explore history at the Mead Cultural Education Center & Dakota Territorial Museum.
- Go boating at Lewis & Clark Lake.
- Go camping at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area.
- Hiking and biking trail connecting Yankton trails and lake area trails
- Missouri National Recreational River
Check out our 2019-2020 YANKTON VISITORS GUIDE
Located at the junction of Hwys. 50 & 81 and 30 miles west of Interstate 29.
Yankton Convention & Visitors Bureau
803 East 4th Street,
Yankton, SD 57078,
(605) 665-3636 or 1-800-888-1460
Website: www.VisitYanktonSD.com
Yankton
Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival
Missouri National Recreational River
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area
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Family Glow Ride
May 17, Lewis & Clark Recreation, Yankton
605-668-2985
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Open House and Free Fishing Weekend
May 17 - May 19, South Dakota State Parks
605-773-3391
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Archery
May 18, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
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National Kids to Parks Day
May 18, South Dakota State Parks
605-773-3391
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Just for Fun Pet Show
May 25, Chief White Crane Recreation Area, Yankton
605-668-2985
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National Trails Day
June 1, Statewide South Dakota State Parks
605-773-3391
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Lewis and Clark Homestead Day
June 8, Pierson Ranch, Yankton
605-668-2985
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Red, White and Blue Bike Parade
July 3, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
(605) 668-2985
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Yankton Fireworks Over the Missouri
July 4, Yankton
605-688-5242
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NFAA Outdoor National Field Archery Championship
July 25 - July 28, NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, Yankton
605-260-9282
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The Swinged Cat Aliment & Ale Fest
August 10, 6th Meridian Hop Farm, Yankton
605-610-8249
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Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival
August 16 - August 18, Yankton
605-665-1657
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Bash to the Colonies-Sailboat Regatta
August 23 - August 24, Lewis & Clark Marina & Resort Entrance, Yankton
605-665-2680
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IFAA World Bowhunter Championships
September 9 - September 15, NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, Yankton
605-260-9282
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Pheasant Season Opener
October 19, South Dakota
605-987-2263
www.gfp.sd.gov
Services
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NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex
800 Archery Lane
Yankton, SD 57078
www.yanktonarcherycomplex.org/
(605) 260-9282
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Rupiper Travel & Tours
317 Broadway, Suite 1
Yankton, SD 57078
www.rupipertravel.com
(605) 665-1212 or 1-888-414-4177
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South Dakota Magazine
410 E. 3rd Street
Yankton, SD 57078
www.southdakotamagazine.com
800-456-5117
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Yankton Chamber and Visitors Center
803 E. 4th Street
Yankton, SD 57078
www.VisitYanktonSD.com
(605) 665-3636 or 1-800-888-1460
Attractions
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“Bash to the Colonies” Sailboat Regatta
43496 Lakeshore Drive
Lewis & Clark Lake
Yankton, SD 57078
www.bashtothecolonies.com
(605) 665-2680
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6th Meridian Hop Farm
4200 Alphonse Road
Yankton, SD 57078
www.6thmeridian.com
(605) 610-8249
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Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home
509 Pine Street
Yankton, SD 57078
cramer-kenyon.webs.com/
(605) 665-7470
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Dakota Territorial Museum
610 Summit St.
Yankton, SD 57078
www.dakotaterritorialmuseum.org
(605) 665-3898
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Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery
31227 436th Ave.
Yankton, SD 57078
www.fws.gov/gavinspoint
(605) 665-3352
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Lewis & Clark Recreation Area
43349 SD Hwy. 52
Yankton, SD 57078
www.lewisandclarkpark.com
(605) 668-2985
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Lewis & Clark Visitor Center
55245 Nebraska 121
Crofton, NE - near Yankton, SD 68730
www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/DamandLakeProjects/MissouriRiverDams/GavinsPoint.aspx
(402) 667-2546
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Missouri National Recreational River
508 East 2nd St.
Yankton, SD 57078
www.nps.gov/mnrr
(605) 665-0209
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NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex
800 Archery Lane
Yankton, SD 57078
www.yanktonarcherycomplex.org/
(605) 260-9282
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Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival
P.O. Box 483
Yankton, SD 57078
www.riverboatdays.com
(605) 665-1657
Dining
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Hy-Vee Food Store
2100 Broadway Avenue
Yankton, SD 57078
www.hy-vee.com
(605) 665-3412
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JoDean’s Steakhouse & Lounge
2809 Broadway Avenue
Yankton, SD 57078
www.jodeans.com
(605) 665-9884
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Yankton Mall
2101 Broadway Avenue
Yankton, SD 57078
www.yanktonmall.com
(605) 665-5999
Shopping
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Dakota Archery & Outdoor Sports
2305 E. Hwy. 50
Yankton, SD 57078
www.dakotarchery.com
(605) 665-8340 or 1-800-658-3094
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Hy-Vee Food Store
2100 Broadway Avenue
Yankton, SD 57078
www.hy-vee.com
(605) 665-3412
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Morgen Square
Broadway Avenue
Yankton, SD 57078
www.MorgenSquare.com
(605) 338-6170
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South Dakota Magazine
410 E. 3rd Street
Yankton, SD 57078
www.southdakotamagazine.com
800-456-5117
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Yankton Mall
2101 Broadway Avenue
Yankton, SD 57078
www.yanktonmall.com
(605) 665-5999
Hotels & Motels
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Best Western Kelly Inn & Convention Center
1607 East Hwy 50
Yankton, SD 57078
www.bestwesternyankton.com
(605) 665-2906 or 1-800-528-1234
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
2607 Broadway Avenue
Yankton, SD 57078
www.hiexpress.com/esyanktonsd
(605) 665-3177 or 1-866-252-5317
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Lewis & Clark Resort
43496 Lakeshore Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
www.LewisandClarkPark.com
(605) 665-2680
Area Campgrounds
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Lewis & Clark Recreation Area
43349 SD Hwy. 52
Yankton, SD 57078
www.lewisandclarkpark.com
(605) 668-2985
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Missouri National Recreational River
508 East 2nd St.
Yankton, SD 57078
www.nps.gov/mnrr
(605) 665-0209
Area Bed & Breakfast and Lodges
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Lewis & Clark Resort
43496 Lakeshore Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
www.LewisandClarkPark.com
(605) 665-2680
Area Vacation Rentals
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Lewis & Clark Resort
43496 Lakeshore Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
www.LewisandClarkPark.com
(605) 665-2680
