While you are visiting Watertown, South Dakota, check out these other great attractions our city has to offer.

Band Concerts
Stokes Thomas City Park, just off of HWY 20 on the shores of Kampeska Lake

Enjoy FREE concerts given by the Watertown Municipal Band, every Tuesday night beginning at 8:15 pm. The concert season begins in mid June and ends in early August. For more information call 605-886-2780.

Bramble Park Zoo and Discovery Center
Located 2 miles north of Jct. Hwys 212 & 20 on HWY 20, 605-882-6269, bpzoo@watertownsd.us,www.brambleparkzoo.com

Experience over 500 species in our beautiful landscaped area. Open year round. Summer hours: 9:00 am - 8:00 PM. Winter hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

The Cellar Art Studio
6 E Kemp, 605-886-4469

The Cellar offers art courses (watercolor, acrylics, pastels, pen & ink, etc) beginning - advanced/children - adult. All classes cost $12.00 each with a one time $10.00 lab fee. The Cellar Art Studio is looking for a new owner. For more information contact Ramona: 605-886-4469 ramonavoegele@netzero.com or Teri: 605-520-3312 jmterihorn@a-ointernet.com.

Codington County Historical Society Museum
27 1st Ave SE, 605-886-7335, fax: 605-882-4383, director@cchsmuseum.org, www.cchsmuseum.org

Enjoy displays of South Dakota history - with an emphasis on Codington County in the museum which is located in the historic former Carnegie Library. The library is one of the best examples of Neo-classical architecture in Watertown. Make sure to visit the gift shop. Historic walking tour brochures are available free of charge. Tour Historic Uptown Watertown, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. No admission, donations accepted.

Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel
16415 Sioux Conifer Road, 605-882-2051, www.dakotanationgaming.com

Try your luck at poker, blackjack or at one of the 375 gaming machines. Stop for a snack at the deli or a wonderful meal at our spacious, clean, appetizing buffet. Stay for the evening in one of our new hotel rooms or suites. Dakota Sioux Casino and Hotel celebrates its Native American ownership through murals, decor and at the gift shop. Children are welcome in the arcade, deli, buffet and gift shop - all of which are accessible without entering the casino area.

Empiric Cards & Comics
6 E Kemp, 605-886-3645, www.empiriccandc.com

Specializing in comics and gaming. In store gaming available.

Fitness Trail
The asphalt trails and sidewalk links are marked with bright yellow bicycle signs. 19.6 miles of trail lead from town, through Bramble Park Zoo and the Jack & Esther McLaughlin Wildlife Sanctuary to Lake Kampeska, City Park, Jackson Park and the Municipal Golf Course.

Mellette House
421 5th Ave NW, 605-886-4730

The private home of South Dakota's first governor, Mellette House was built by Arthur Calvin Mellette in the mid-1880's. Beautifully restored, the House displays original Mellette pieces and includes a museum housing both Mellette and early South Dakota memorabilia. Guided tours available May 1 - October 1, Tuesday - Sunday, 1 - 5 pm. No admission, donations accepted.

Midland Plaza Photo Art Gallery
100 South Maple

Over 1,000 photographs grace the walls of the public areas of this building. The gallery is free and open to the public during regular business hours. The photographer, Les Jutting, is often in residence and will give tours.

Mother of God Monastery
110 28 Ave SE, 605-882-6600, monastery@dailypost.com, www.watertownbenedictines.org

Surrounded by agricultural land, the 45,000 square foot, all white exterior dominates the hillside just south of Watertown on HWY 81. Call for Monastery tours and mass schedules.

Redlin Art Center
the center is visible from I-29, 1-877-TREDLIN, www.redlinart.com

The Redlin Art Center is a gift from world famous artist Terry Redlin to the state of South Dakota and Redlin's hometown of Watertown. Over 150 of Redlin's original oil paintings are featured within the three-story gallery. A 30-acre wildlife refuge with walking trails and gazebos and a Gift Shop can also be enjoyed. Admission is free.

Signature Art Gallery, Inc
17 E Kemp, 605-753-5040

An artist run gallery featuring multi-media work by local artists.

Town Players
5 S Broadway, 605-882-2076, www.townplayers.net

Our community theatre which presents a four show season and various other performances. Memberships available.

Watertown Municipal Golf Course
Located near beautiful Lake Kampeska, 605-882-6262

Watertown Family Aquatic Center
118 9 Ave SW (west HWY 212), 605-882-6267, www.watertownparkandrec.com

The brand new center features a new bath house with concessions, family changing rooms and a three pool complex including: a main pool with zero depth entry, lap area, floatable, 3/4 meter diving board, drop slide, water walk, frog slide, in-water playground, four additional interactive play features. Float down the 550 foot Lazy River on a tube or speed down one of three slides. Young ones can enjoy the zero-depth entry Adventure Pool. Check the website link for open swim times and usage fees.

Veterans Memorial
Located in Stokes-Thomas City Park on Lake Kampeska just off HWY 20, www.wtnvetsmemorial.org

17 sections of Black Mist granite currently hold 1120 names. The flags around the memorial represent the branches of the military and veterans organizations as well as the POW/MIA flag. A beautiful sculpture designed by Jim Buhler and constructed by Mr Buhler's Lake Area Technical Institute students compliments the memorial arrangement.