Overview
Chamberlain and Oacoma are adjacent towns in South Dakota's Great Lakes region, separated by the Missouri River.
3 sights · 2 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Chamberlain and Oacoma
Dignity of Earth and Sky
The 50-foot (15 m) high stainless steel statue by South Dakota artist laureate Dale Claude Lamphere depicts an Indigenous woman in Plains-style dress receiving a star quilt. According to Lamphere, the sculpture honors th…
South Dakota Hall of Fame
The official hall of fame of South Dakota.
Atka Lakota Museum and Cultural Center
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PIR Pierre Regional Airport, Pierre — 61 mi away. Directions
- ABR Aberdeen Regional Airport, Aberdeen — 123 mi away. Directions
- OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 247 mi away (major hub). Directions
Chamberlain and Oacoma are located on Interstate 90.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Atka Lakota Museum and Cultural Center, Dignity of Earth and Sky
- Lunch The Smoking Mule
- Afternoon South Dakota Hall of Fame
- Dinner Charly's Restaurant & Lounge
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
Chamberlain, population 2,500 (2020), is located on the east bank of the Missouri River, while Oacoma, population 400 (2020) is located on the west bank.
Get in
Chamberlain and Oacoma are located on Interstate 90.
See
See Dignity of Earth and Sky
The 50-foot (15 m) high stainless steel statue by South Dakota artist laureate Dale Claude Lamphere depicts an Indigenous woman in Plains-style dress receiving a star quilt. According to Lamphere, the sculpture honors the culture of the Lakota and Dakota peoples who are indigenous to South Dakota.
Buy
Shop Al's Oasis
Following the 1906 railroad crossing the Missouri River, Albert Mueller opened a grocery store in the then-bustling cattle town of Oacoma, which was moved to its present site by Albert Mueller Jr. following World War Two. Over the years the business continued to grow and enlarge to serve the traveling public, becoming a South Dakota Tradition. Offers a clothing and gift shop, restaurant, supermarket, and the Last Chance Saloon.
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