Chamberlain, South Dakota
Chamberlain/Oacoma area attractions
Situated along I-90 and the banks of the Missouri River, Chamberlain~Oacoma is the perfect stop in South Dakota. We offer culture, history, adventure and relaxation. Our community has a vibrant downtown which offers a unique and unforgettable shopping experience. We have 12 restaurants, 3 museums, 3 antique shops, a golf course and specialty shopping.
While in Chamberlain~Oacoma, enjoy these great activities:
- Golf Course
- Roam Free Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Swimming Pool
- Parks
- The Historic State Theater, since 1931
Some of our annual events include:
- 4th of July Fireworks show
- City Wide Rummage Sale
- Chamberlain~Oacoma Crazy Days
- St. Joseph Indian School American Indian Day and Pow-wow
- River City Band Festival
- Parade of Lights
- Ladies Great Escape
- River Cities Outdoor Expo
- Dakota Cowboy Heritage Festival
Come visit us on our website at www.chamberlainsd.org
Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center
Open all year, sharing the culture, is Akta Lakota Museum and Cultural Center found on St. Joseph's Indian School campus. The museum offers educational opportunities to students and the general public through vivid displays, accurate presentations and useful resources. Free to the public, the museum displays original works by Oscar Howe, Arthur Amiotte, Daniel Long Soldier and more.
Admission is free. For more information on the Museum or its hours of operation, go to www.aktalakota.org
South Dakota Hall of Fame
The South Dakota Hall of Fame's mission is to recognize and honor pioneers and leaders form all walks of life who have contributed to the development and heritage of South Dakota. To date, the Hall of Fame had 579 inductees. In June of 2000 the South Dakota Hall of Fame set up residence in their new 10,000 square foot building in Chamberlain. The building is located right off I-90, Exit 263, overlooking the beautiful Missouri River. It provides a magnificent showcase for the people of South Dakota.
Admission is free. For more information on the South Dakota Hall of Fame, visit the website at www.sdhalloffame.com.
Lewis and Clark Information Center
Located on I-90, exit 264, the Lewis and Clark Information Center provides an in-depth look a the infamous journey of Lewis and Clark and their accounts of the adventures they had in South Dakota. Complete with a 55-foot keelboat positioned on the front of the building, the center displays everything from journal excerpts to re-creations of the campsites.
Admission is free. During the summer months the center is staffed with travel counselors who are there to answer your question and guide you through your journey of South Dakota. They welcome group tours as well as school field trips.
