Yankton, South Dakota travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Yankton is in Southeast South Dakota.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Yankton

Dakota Territorial Museum

Exhibits covering the early days of Yankton and the Dakota Territory, including the local Lakota tribe.

Dakota Theatre (Lewis and Clark Theatre)

Live theater and concerts in a former cinema.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Sioux City)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
FSD Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Sioux Falls — 59 mi away. Directions
SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field, Sioux City — 61 mi away. Directions
OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 133 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Dakota Territorial Museum
Lunch Tastee Treet Drive Inn
Afternoon Dakota Theatre (Lewis and Clark Theatre)
Evening Ben's Brewing Co.

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder