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• livability.com rated Yankton seventh best among the
nation’s Top 10 Small Towns.
“What drew our attention to Yankton, SD, were three lows
every city wants to have – a low crime rate, which is less than
half the national average, low unemployment and low cost of
living,” the website said. “What kept our attention was the large
amount of things to do and the diverse economy.”
• Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Yankton, was recognized as
one of the ten most beautiful sports in South Dakota to visit by
USA Today.
•Culturetrip.com lists Yankton as one of the 10 Most Beautiful
Towns in South Dakota.
“Founded in 1861, Yankton is another beauty set along the
banks of the Missouri River in the southeastern portion
of the state. The town offers activities for everyone from
art lovers to history buffs to those visitors wanting to
experience the great outdoors. Those guests meandering
through the historic downtown area will find lovely
buildings filled with boutiques and galleries along
with culinary gems. As with all the other towns on this
list, Yankton also offers an abundance of outdoor
adventures from fishing to hiking to water sports and
more.
•Yankton was home to the 2015 World Youth
Archery Championship.
•localniche.com lists Yankton as one of the Best
Towns to Raise a Family in South Dakota.
•Charlie’s Pizza House, Yankton, was recently named the top pizza in South Dakota
by Food Network Magazine.
•Yankton’s NFAA is the largest archery center in the world.
When it comes to work and play, Yankton ranks among the nation’s best places to live.
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