DESTINATION

Yankton

When the town was founded in 1858, the Sioux, led by Smutty Bear, protested the government's plans to put them on reservations. Stockades were erected in 1862 to protect citizens of Yankton and Sioux Falls during the resulting rebellions.

Lewis and Clark Lake and the Missouri River provide year-round recreation. More than 30 miles of paved trails link Yankton to the lake area and Gavins Point Dam.

Visitor Centers

Yankton Convention & Visitors Bureau 803 E. 4th St. Yankton, SD 57078. Phone:(605)665-3636 or (800)888-1460

Self-guiding Tours

A city map and a visitor guide describing the sites, attractions and trail system in and around Yankton and the Lewis & Clark Lake area are available at the visitor center.

Things to Do

Cramer-Kenyon Heritage Home

Dakota Territorial Museum

Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium

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