Sites & Attractions
use the range; $6/day or $30 for an annual
permit. Open to the public from April 15
through Sept. 30, unless a special event is
being held. Archers must bring their own
equipment.
Lewis & Clark Visitor Center
55245 Hwy. 121 (4 miles West of Yankton)
(402) 667-2546
www.nwo.usace.army.mil/gavinspoint
Located on top of scenic Calumet Bluff,
the Lewis & Clark Visitor Center overlooks
the Missouri River and Lewis and Clark
Lake. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, this center offers early history of
the Missouri River and Lewis and Clark, a
theater, wildlife displays and a view of Gavins
Point Dam. Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day
open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Off season hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m.
through 4 p.m.
Marian Auditorium - Mount Marty College
1105 W. 8th Street
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(855) MTMARTY (686-2789)
www.mtmc.edu
Marian Auditorium is a 602-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
through the college web site. For more
information on coming events, contact
Mount Marty College.
Meridian Pedestrian Bridge
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and Meridian Bridge Plaza
Walnut Street south of 2nd Street
The Meridian Bridge, a long-time landmark
in Yankton, is the result of hard work and
determination of local citizens. The bridge
closed to vehicle transportation in October
2008, but opened in November 2011 to
foot traffic. The bridge welcomes foot and
bike traffic. Spanning over 3,029 feet, the
Meridian Bridge is the longest pedestrian
bridge connecting two states, Nebraska and
South Dakota. It was originally built in 1924
and was the first permanent bridge crossing
the Missouri
River. This unique
bridge is a
“double-decker”
with one lane
positioned above
another. It was
constructed as a
lift-span bridge
to allow riverboat
traffic to traverse
the river. Up
until 1953, it
operated as a toll
bridge. In 2015
the Meridian Bridge Plaza was established
and is now home to a fountain, splash pad,
benches, shading, green space, Yankton
Riverwalk (sculpture trail) and also features
Music at the Meridian; a local summer
concert series held on select Thursday
evenings during the months of June, July
and August.
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