Yankton - county seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States

Yankton is in Southeast South Dakota.

Understand

Yankton was the first capital of the Dakota Territory. The city is situated along the Missouri River, across from Nebraska.

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Get around

See

• Dakota Territorial Museum, 610 Summit St, 42.874596°, -97.40698°, +1 605 665-3898. May 1-Sep 30: M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa-Su noon-4PM; Oct 1-Apr 30: noon-4PM daily. Exhibits covering the early days of Yankton and the Dakota Territory, including the local Lakota tribe.

Do

• Lewis and Clark Theatre (Dakota Theater), 328 Walnut St, 42.870737°, -97.393424°, +1 605 665-4711. Live theater and concerts in a former cinema.

Buy

Eat

• Tastee Treet Drive Inn, 413 W 4th St, 42.870936°, -97.398081°, +1 605 665-7512. Drive-in restaurant that has been in operation since 1950. Loose meat sandwiches, hot dogs, shakes and malts. Table seating also available.

Drink

• Ben's Brewing Co., 222 W 3rd St, 42.870026°, -97.395052°, +1 605 260-4844. M-F 2PM-2AM, Sa-Su 11AM-2AM. Low-key casual bar.

Sleep

• Best Western Kelly Inn, 1607 E Hwy 50, 42.877945°, -97.364784°, +1 605 665-2906. Indoor pool, fitness center, free high-speed internet and continental breakfast. Restaurant on site.

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