Yankton 2011 Visitors Guide
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USS Scorpion Historical Marker Walnut Street & Riverside Drive Presented by U.S. Submarine Veterans WWII South Dakota Chapter, this historical marker is located near the Missouri River on the West side of the Meridian Bridge. Scorpion was launched on July 20, 1942 and their first patrol was a hunting and mining mission near Honshu in April 1943. Scorpion went on three patrols that earned her a battle star. She was involved with a series of torpedo attacks and gun battles. On Jan. 5, 1944, Scorpion rendezvoused with Herring to transfer an injured man, but heavy seas prevented a safe transfer. Scorpion and 77 courageous crewmen were never seen again. Veterans Memorial 321 W. 3rd St. This memorial is dedicated to all veterans, past, present and future, whose sacrifices continue to protect our freedom. The red, white and blue memorial was designed by Luken Memorials to be up-lifting and reaching to the stars with the bronze eagle taking flight. The wording on the west side All Gave Some, Some Gave All refers to the sacrifices of our current and past veterans. The five granite pedestals display lasered scenes particular to each branch of the military. The main feature memorial contains three different colors of granite Rubin Red India, Sierra White - United States and Blue Pearl - Norway. Yankton College Office 1801 Summit St., Door 9 (605) 665-3661 www.yanktoncollege.org Yankton College was the first institution of higher learning in the Dakota Territory, providing a quality liberal arts education to thousands before closing in 1985. Among its distinctions are the Conservatory of Music, School of Theology, Clark Observatory, the first Shakespearean outdoor Garden Terrace Theatre, several Rhodes Scholars, influential faculty and a record breaking athletic program. Student records, historical documents, college memorabilia and merchandise are available at the administrative office located at the north end of the Summit Activities Center. Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. 12 VISITORS GUIDE YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA Yankton RiverWalk Historic Downtown Yankton and Riverside Park (605) 665-3636 www.yanktonriverwalk.org RiverWalk is a public art project focused on bringing outdoor sculptures to downtown Yankton and Riverside Park. New sculptures will be installed annually in May for the public to enjoy. Each year the public has the opportunity to vote for their favorite sculpture, the People s Choice Award. Votes will be tabulated at the end of each year. The winner will be announced each April, at the sculpture auction and gala. through the college Web site. For more information on coming events, contact Mount Marty College. Riverside Park Amphitheatre Riverside Park (605) 668-5231 The Riverside Park Amphitheatre is available for events throughout the year. Concerts in the Park are held every Tuesday at 8 p.m. during June, July and August. Each week a different band performs an outdoor concert. Bands come from outside Yankton, as well as local groups. No admission. The amphitheatre is also available for private functions, to make reservations contact the Parks and Recreation Department. Theaters and Theatres Carmike Cinemas Summit Activities Center Theatres 1801 Summit St. (605) 668-5234 Yankton High School and community events are held at the Summit Activities Center Theatre throughout the year. The main theatre seats 976 and has advanced light and sound, overhead screen and a large stage. The lecture theatre seats 106 and has a retractable wall, dry board and overhead screens. To make reservations contact the Summit Activities Center. 2101 Broadway Ave. (605) 665-6388 www.carmike.com Come check out a movie at the Carmike Cinemas located in the Yankton Mall. With five theaters, there is an assortment of movies to see. Movies play nightly, along with matinees on weekends and holidays. Dakota Theatre 328 Walnut St. (605) 665-1298 | (605) 665-4711 Reservations Spend an evening or afternoon enjoying a production by the Lewis & Clark Theatre Company. The beautiful art deco style building was built in 1902 and has recently undergone many renovations: climate controls, state-of-the-art lights and sound system, new d cor and much more! The Theatre has productions scheduled and awaiting guests. Come enjoy the many productions with actors of all ages. Marian Auditorium Mount Marty College 1105 W. 8th St. (605) 668-1011 www.mtmc.edu Marian Auditorium is a 765-seat proscenium theatre located in the southwest corner of the Mount Marty College campus. The theatre has been host to a variety of college and community events as well as professional presenters and performers from across the globe. Many events are free and open to the public and are promoted Visitor Information Centers Corps of Discovery Welcome Center 89705 Hwy. 81 (Two miles South of Yankton on Highway 81) (402) 667-6557 www.corpsofdiscoverywelcomecenter.org Experience a warm welcome to Northeast Nebraska and Southeast South Dakota as you observe a panoramic view of the Missouri River Valley and Yankton. Experience a step back in time as you re-discover history on our 1.5 mile nature birding trail or read the historical markers about Lewis and Clark and Pan American Highway 81. The Center offers tourists free information, complimentary coffee, gift shop and displays featuring local businesses and artists. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day daily from 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Winter hours are Monday Saturday from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. and Sunday from Noon 4 p.m.
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USS Scorpion Historical Marker Walnut Street & Riverside Drive Presented by U.S. Submarine Veterans WWII South Dakota Chapter, this historical marker is located near the Missouri River on the West side of the Meridian Bridge. Scorpion was launched on July 20, 1942 and their first patrol was a hunting and mining mission near Honshu in April 1943. Scorpion went on three patrols that earned her a battle star. She was involved with a series of torpedo attacks and gun battles. On Jan. 5, 1944, Scorpion rendezvoused with Herring to transfer an injured man, but heavy seas prevented a safe transfer. Scorpion and 77 courageous crewmen were never seen again. Veterans Memorial 321 W. 3rd St. This memorial is dedicated to all veterans, past, present and future, whose sacrifices continue to protect our freedom. The red, white and blue memorial was designed by Luken Memorials to be up-lifting and reaching to the stars with the bronze eagle taking flight. The wording on the west side All Gave Some, Some Gave All refers to the sacrifices of our current and past veterans. The five granite pedestals display lasered scenes particular to each branch of the military. The main feature memorial contains three different colors of granite Rubin Red India, Sierra White - United States and Blue Pearl - Norway. Yankton College Office 1801 Summit St., Door 9 (605) 665-3661 www.yanktoncollege.org Yankton College was the first institution of higher learning in the Dakota Territory, providing a quality liberal arts education to thousands before closing in 1985. Among its distinctions are the Conservatory of Music, School of Theology, Clark Observatory, the first Shakespearean outdoor Garden Terrace Theatre, several Rhodes Scholars, influential faculty and a record breaking athletic program. Student records, historical documents, college memorabilia and merchandise are available at the administrative office located at the north end of the Summit Activities Center. Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. 12 VISITORS GUIDE YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA Yankton RiverWalk Historic Downtown Yankton and Riverside Park (605) 665-3636 www.yanktonriverwalk.org RiverWalk is a public art project focused on bringing outdoor sculptures to downtown Yankton and Riverside Park. New sculptures will be installed annually in May for the public to enjoy. Each year the public has the opportunity to vote for their favorite sculpture, the People s Choice Award. Votes will be tabulated at the end of each year. The winner will be announced each April, at the sculpture auction and gala. through the college Web site. For more information on coming events, contact Mount Marty College. Riverside Park Amphitheatre Riverside Park (605) 668-5231 The Riverside Park Amphitheatre is available for events throughout the year. Concerts in the Park are held every Tuesday at 8 p.m. during June, July and August. Each week a different band performs an outdoor concert. Bands come from outside Yankton, as well as local groups. No admission. The amphitheatre is also available for private functions, to make reservations contact the Parks and Recreation Department. Theaters and Theatres Carmike Cinemas Summit Activities Center Theatres 1801 Summit St. (605) 668-5234 Yankton High School and community events are held at the Summit Activities Center Theatre throughout the year. The main theatre seats 976 and has advanced light and sound, overhead screen and a large stage. The lecture theatre seats 106 and has a retractable wall, dry board and overhead screens. To make reservations contact the Summit Activities Center. 2101 Broadway Ave. (605) 665-6388 www.carmike.com Come check out a movie at the Carmike Cinemas located in the Yankton Mall. With five theaters, there is an assortment of movies to see. Movies play nightly, along with matinees on weekends and holidays. Dakota Theatre 328 Walnut St. (605) 665-1298 | (605) 665-4711 Reservations Spend an evening or afternoon enjoying a production by the Lewis & Clark Theatre Company. The beautiful art deco style building was built in 1902 and has recently undergone many renovations: climate controls, state-of-the-art lights and sound system, new d cor and much more! The Theatre has productions scheduled and awaiting guests. Come enjoy the many productions with actors of all ages. Marian Auditorium Mount Marty College 1105 W. 8th St. (605) 668-1011 www.mtmc.edu Marian Auditorium is a 765-seat proscenium theatre located in the southwest corner of the Mount Marty College campus. The theatre has been host to a variety of college and community events as well as professional presenters and performers from across the globe. Many events are free and open to the public and are promoted Visitor Information Centers Corps of Discovery Welcome Center 89705 Hwy. 81 (Two miles South of Yankton on Highway 81) (402) 667-6557 www.corpsofdiscoverywelcomecenter.org Experience a warm welcome to Northeast Nebraska and Southeast South Dakota as you observe a panoramic view of the Missouri River Valley and Yankton. Experience a step back in time as you re-discover history on our 1.5 mile nature birding trail or read the historical markers about Lewis and Clark and Pan American Highway 81. The Center offers tourists free information, complimentary coffee, gift shop and displays featuring local businesses and artists. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day daily from 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Winter hours are Monday Saturday from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. and Sunday from Noon 4 p.m.
