Things to do & places to visit in Yankton, South Dakota, United States

Yankton city in South Dakota, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 1:24.

Top things to do (22)

Top places to visit (26 attractions)

5.0 Riverside Park (6 reviews)
- right on the river
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

went to a lot of ballgames and picnics at this park, beautiful old trees and near the water. Kids can run and play in a quiet secluded park See more..
5.0 Cramer-Kenyon Home (6 reviews)
- A Well Preserved Victorian Era House
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Run by a non-profit group, donations are gratefully accepted. House tours are given by people knowledgeable about the home's history. See more..
5.0 Fantle Memorial Park (6 reviews)
- Love this park
Parks

The grounds are well kept and the pool is on the same property. The water in the bathrooms is yellow straight from the faucet. See more..
5.0 Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel (3 reviews)
- Stately chapel on the hill
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Beautiful and peaceful place of prayer. Located on the Mount Marty College campus. Definitely worth stopping for a quiet visit See more..
5.0 Laser Barn Laser Tag (2 reviews)
- Something fun to do in Yankton at any time of the year!
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Game & Entertainment Centers

Laser tag combines the classic game of hide-and-seek an tag with a high tech twist. Laser Barn specializes in birthday parties for kids, teens, and adults. We are a popular choice for team parties, youth groups, school field trips, day camps, corporate team building, family reunions and much more. Feed the whole group with one of our 52" pizzas which can be customized to your choices in toppings. This pizza will be the topic of conversation long after a visit to Laser Barn. Whether you are looking for family fun or the best birthday party or group event around, Laser Barn is the place to be! Come out and have a blast or let us come to you with our mobile laser tag. Open Saturday and Sunday 12-6pm or by appointment during non business hours. Check us out on Facebook Laser Barn Laser Tag. See more..
5.0 Karttrax Family Fun Park (1 review)
- Go carts
Amusement & Theme Parks
Great place for family. Two sets of go carts 1 for younger ages and one for older age groups. Miniature golf, a little train, and bumper boats. See more..
4.5 Lewis and Clark Recreation Area (91 reviews)
- Nice getaway in Camping Cabin
Hiking Trails

With a quick stop, it took us about 3 hours to get to our camping cabin location at L&C SRA from Omaha, NE. I had not seen many photos of the site where our cabin was located, which is why I decided to take photos to post here on TripAdvisor when we got back from our camping trip. We also rented a pontoon boat from the L&C Marina and had a wonderful time on the lake. We stayed 3 nights in Camping Cabin M in the East Midway section. We have two teens and they loved the time away from home. See more..
4.5 Meridian Highway Bridge (28 reviews)
- Historic double decker bridge
Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas • Bridges

This double decker bridge used to carry US-81 traffic until around 2008. It’s sturdy enough that it was kept in place for pedestrian travel. You can walk both decks, in fact most people use the other when turning around. The South Dakota side goes to Downtown Yankton, the Nebraska side goes to an RV park and woods. Scenic views too. See more..
4.5 Gavin's Point National Fish Hatchery (15 reviews)
- Cool Little Aquarium!
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Aquariums • Dams

If you're in the area stop by the aquarium, it's free (Donations accepted) and actually pretty cool! See more..
4.5 The Icehouse (12 reviews)
- ICE HOUSE - Yankton College Graduate 1971
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Bars & Clubs

The Ice House was the most popular beer establishment while attending Yankton College. An average evening would be Ice House - Jim’s Tap - Robbie’s Bar. O, anyone remember the Nu Phase Group? See more..
4.5 NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center (8 reviews)
- Best Facility I’ve been to hands down!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Yankton, SD is the home of the National Field Archery Association Foundation. Situated on nearly 140 acres, the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center is the World's Largest Archery Complex. It encompasses 70,000 square feet of indoor shooting space, including a 90m indoor range, three outdoor field ranges, two 3D ranges, and two FITA (Olympic) ranges. The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center is also home to the NFAA headquarters and the NFAA Foundation museum. Besides archery, the Center has four indoor tennis courts and ten air rifle lanes available at all times! See more..
4.5 Fox Run Golf Course (2 reviews)
- 9 holes of golf
Spent 2-3 hours Golf Courses

Played the first nine, par 3,4 and 5's. Beautiful, well kept course. The water obstacles were very pretty. Nice golf carts with electronic scoreboards and hole information, nice surprise. It was a windy but beautiful day out and we enjoyed our outing. See more..
4.0 Lewis and Clark Visitor Center (12 reviews)
- Very nice visitors Center run by the Corps of Engineers
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Visitor Centers

The center blend the history of the Lewis & Clark Expedition with the modern era of dam building and everything in between. Free and with many quality exhibits for all ages. See more..
4.0 Happy Hourz (7 reviews)
- Great Beer and Broasted Chicken in a Dive Bar
Bars & Clubs

Very good chicken, cold beers, great waitress and bartender! Good prices with by far the best eat in or carry out chicken in town? Highly recommend! See more..
4.0 Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica (2 reviews)
- Very good piece of Dakota Territory history, although replica.
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

The open tour hours vary, so check when the better time to go would be. The park and riverfront are a great place to tke the family for outing or picnic. See more..
4.0 Yankton Area Arts (2 reviews)
- Free art gallery in restored historic building
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

This is a very pleasant afternoon outing while you're in Yankton. The gallery exhibits rotate regularly and feature regional artists. First Friday events are free, open to the public, and include a gallery talk by the featured artist. Free refreshments even. The building is the former G.A.R. Hall, which has been nicely restored. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas the gallery transforms into a gift boutique, with handmade gifts and artwork for sale. It's a small gallery but it's nicely done! See more..
4.0 The Liquor Hot Spot (1 review)
- Great place for specialty hard ciders and beers
Speciality & Gift Shops

The supermarkets in the Vermillion and Yankton only have very basic selections of hard ciders. This place has a great selection of different flavors, which are generally sold singly. Some are kind of expensive, but it's so great to have variety! See more..
3.5 Mead Cultural Education Center (15 reviews)
- Worth the stop
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Children's Museums • History Museums

The Mead Cultural Education Center is home to the Dakota Territorial Museum and Children's Transportation Museum. It features permanent and traveling exhibits. See more..
3.5 Walnut Tavern AKA The Dead Animal Bar (10 reviews)
- Fun times in Yankton SD
Bars & Clubs

Dead animals yes. And Leinenkugle Shandy on tap. All key football games. All is good. Love this place. See more..
The Boat House (0 review)
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

The most fun you can have on land!...The Boat House is Yankton's premier entertainment center located in the historic Meridian District. We offer axe throwing, golf simulation, skeeball and foosball as well as free games like snooker/pool or shuffleboard. Enjoy our great selection of South Dakota Craft beers, ciders, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. We also serve the best Pizzas See more..
David's Depot (0 review)
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Antique Shops
David's Depot offers a wide variety of vintage collectibles for both the browser and the buyer, as well as a full inventory of affordable used furniture for your home or hobby. Featured among our collections is an impressive array of new and used comic books. Both kids and kids at heart will find something of interest at the Depot while in downtown Yankton. See more..
Captain Norm's Bait Shop & Casino (0 review)
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Bars & Clubs
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Sh-Booms (0 review)
Saturday: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
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Yankton Benedictines Sacred Heart Monastery Gift Shop (0 review)
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
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6th Meridian (0 review)
Spent 2-3 hours Breweries

6th Meridian is a family owned and operated farm provides local flavor to breweries and showcase South Dakota’s terroir. The farm features an open-air beer garden and dining experience with live music among the hops. Craft beer from regional breweries on the 12 tap barn wood tap wagon utilize hops grown on the farm. Open Father's Day Weekend to Labor Day weekend on Saturdays and Sundays. See more..
River City Relics (0 review)
Spent < 1 hour Antique Shops
High-quality redesigned furniture and tastefully curated home decor boutique. Find unique treasures and one-of-a-kind gifts! See more..

Things to do & places to visit in Yankton, South Dakota, United States

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