Visit Watertown

About Visit Watertown

Welcome to Watertown!

We are glad you have come and hope you have a great time here. It doesn't matter what you like, you are sure to find it here in Watertown. Spend an afternoon visiting Linus the sloth and his neighbors at our wonderful Bramble Park Zoo. Take a tour of the Redlin Art Center and see the work of one of America's top artists. Check out Mellette House, home of South Dakota's first governor, or drive around our beautiful lakes, Kampeska and Pelican.

You can also take a stroll through beautiful Downtown Watertown and check out the sculptures, shop in some of our one-of-a-kind shops, have a great meal in one of our unique locally-owned eateries or get a dose of history at the Codington County Heritage Museum.

Here in Watertown, we're always looking to the future. The quality of life continues to grow with our new outdoor shooting range, Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinics, Prairie Lakes Wellness Center, Premier Softball Complex, and coming soon, another indoor ice sheet for skating.

Enjoy your stay!

Things to do in the area

Whether you like to spend your free time participating in sports and recreational activities or prefer to watch the action from the sidelines, there are plenty of recreational opportunities in Watertown.

The wide range of activities includes baseball or softball, basketball, bicycling, boating, camping, car racing, fishing, golfing, gymnastics, hockey, ice skating, rollerblading, skateboarding, soccer, swimming, sand volleyball, tennis, walking, and running. Horse shows and rodeos are also held throughout the summer months at the Derby Downs Arena.

Privately-owned facilities are available for miniature golf, go-kart racing, golfing, gymnastics, and roller skating.

Travel details

The closest major airport to Watertown, South Dakota is Watertown Regional Airport (ATY / KATY). This airport is 3 miles from the center of Watertown, SD. If you're looking for domestic flights to ATY, check the airlines that fly to ATY.

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