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The Gems of Yankton, SD
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items A few of my favorites: This curated collection showcases the city's top attractions and hidden treasures, including the expansive Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, the historic Meridian Highway Bridge, and the engaging Mead Cultural Education Center. ...
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Unique Shops
Outdoor Activities
This is one of my favorite trails around Yankton. It is not an ‘easy’ trail…it takes me a couple hours to do the full 4 mile loop (mainly becasue I like to take a lot of pictures), but the views and serenity are worth it.
Chalk Bluffs Multi-Use Trail, South Dakota - 299 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Here's a complete list of ALL the beautiful parks in Yankton, SD. My personal favorites are Riverside, Memorial and Westside.
Yankton Parks and Greenspaces
Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch, located seven miles west of Yankton, South Dakota, is a family-run, 20-acre farm offering over 30 attractions during its annual Fall Festival. Visitors can enjoy activities such as a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin and flower pi...
Mazing Acres
The Huether Family Aquatics Center in Yankton, South Dakota, is a state-of-the-art outdoor water park offering a variety of attractions for all ages. Features include a 344-foot lazy river with a spray channel and vortex pool, a 295-foot tube slide a...
Huether Family Aquatics Center
Restaurants
Not the only pizza in Yankton, but easily the best…not only in Yankton, but the whole region! It is well known and loved…since 1959!
Home - Charlie's Pizza House
Again…there are others in Yankton, but this is BY FAR my favorite Mexican place. The staff know my family by name! 😂
El Tapatio
Chaparro's Tacos, established in 2019 in Yankton, South Dakota, began as a food truck and has since evolved into a full-scale Mexican restaurant. Located at 100 E. 4th Street, they serve authentic Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, tortas, tosta...
Chaparro's Tacos
Czeckers Sports Bar & Grill in Yankton is more than just a great place to grab wings, burgers, and a cold beer—it’s a slice of home for those of us with deep Czech roots. With hearty Czech-inspired meals like roast duck, dumplings, and sauerkraut...
Czeckers Sports Bar & Grill
Other Food & Drinks
Good stories, good coffee, and good company come together at Muddy Mo's Coffee House. Founded by the publishers of South Dakota Magazine.
Muddy Mo's Coffee House
Great people…great atmosphere!
Ben's Brewing Co. | A South Dakota Top Rated Brewery
The BEST!! I love their kronuts! YUM!
Delight Donut
The Boxcar Sweet Shop features homemade hard ice cream, candy, craft sodas, toys, and games. All at one of the finest locations a block from the Missouri River in Lower Downtown Yankton in the Meridian District. We are only two blocks from the histor...
Home | The Boxcar Sweet Stop
Willa B's Bistro & Emporium, located in Yankton's Meridian District, offers handcrafted breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. The bistro provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy unique coffee ...
Willa B's Bistro & Emporium
Yankton Ribfest is an annual summer festival in downtown Yankton, South Dakota, featuring live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. The event offers free admission and showcases local and regional bands, an amateur rib competition, a ...
Yankton Ribfest
The 1872 Saloon, located at 104 Capital Street in Yankton, South Dakota, is housed in the historic Excelsior Flour Mill building, constructed in 1872. This establishment offers a cozy, dive-bar atmosphere rich with history, operating on Friday and Sa...
1872 Saloon / O(ld Mill Event Center
Arts & Entertainment
An amazing museum…even the building has a super unique history!
Mead Museum
Another beautiful, historic building in Yankton and home to beautiful works of art and other cultural programming.
Yankton Area Arts
We lost our theater for a little while when the pandemic hit, but so happy to have a new theater company in town!
Cinema Magic
The Historic Dakota Theatre is Yankton’s oldest performing arts center Built in 1902 the Dakota Theatre has been entertaining audiences in the historic Meridian District for over 120 years.
Dakota Theatre
Yankton Riverboat Days is an annual festival held in Yankton, SD. It's a weekend of events celebrating the city's rich history and culture. The festival is centered around the Missouri River, which runs through Yankton and features various activities...
Yankton Riverboat Days
The BEST library in SD, IMO! They have the greatest staff…I know first-hand because I worked there part time for a few years and enjoyed every minute of working with that amazing crew.
Yankton Community Library
Harvest Halloween is an annual, free family-friendly festival held in Yankton, South Dakota. The event features a variety of activities, including an art market, ghost walk, pig races, chili and waffle feed, hay-bale maze, spook house, corn pit, and ...
Harvest Halloween
Local Favorites
Studio Blu in Yankton, South Dakota, offers yoga and Pilates classes, a wellness spa with an infrared sauna and cold plunge tub, and anti-inflammatory lifestyle guidance. Inspired by the world's Blue Zones, it emphasizes nurturing both body and mind.
Studio Blu
The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center in Yankton, South Dakota, is the world's largest archery center, spanning over 100 acres. It offers diverse facilities including three outdoor field ranges, a 3D range with a 40-foot elevated platform, two FITA ...
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center
The Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home in Yankton, South Dakota, is a beautifully preserved historic residence and one of the city's earliest grand homes. It offers tours during the summer and hosts open house events during the Christmas season.
Cramer Kenyon Heritage Home
Unique Shops
Rita and Mandi's Home Décor, located at 219 W. 3rd Street in downtown Yankton, South Dakota, offers a diverse selection of home décor items, handcrafted floral arrangements, restored furniture, jewelry, purses, and accessories. Established in 2007 b...
Rita's
The Lemonade Stand, located at 2800 Broadway Ave in Yankton, South Dakota, is a sister-operated shop specializing in custom-made furniture crafted from upcycled materials, reclaimed wood, and industrial pieces. They offer a unique selection of vintag...
The Lemonade Stand
9th Street Clothing Co., located at 410 E 2nd Street in Yankton, South Dakota, is an independent clothing and accessories store offering the latest trends in men's and women's fashion. Their diverse selection includes shoes, jewelry, sunglasses, hand...
9th Street Clothing Co.
Boston Shoes to Boots, located at 313 Cedar Street in Yankton's Meridian District, is a century-old footwear retailer offering a wide selection of work boots, cowboy boots, and casual and dress shoes for both men and women. In addition to quality foo...
Boston Shoes to Boots