Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

South Dakota’s Rising Star
Watertown, South Dakota, is a city of 20,000 located on the
Big Sioux River and bordered by Lake Kampeska and Lake
Pelican.
Experience the vibrant seasons of this unique prairie city.
Swim or relax in nearby lakes and parks. Join the sportsmen
and women in year-round fishing tournaments for world-class
walleye, bass and northern. Or - head out into the fields for
incredible pheasant, duck, deer and turkey hunting.
Watertown is a growing city with lots to offer. Whether you like
to snowmobile, play ball, jet ski, hike, shop, eat, or check out
concerts and art galleries - there is something here for YOU!
Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
WATERTOWN COMMUNITY RECREATION
CENTER - LATI students get free admission. Includes:
Olympic-sized swimming pool, saunas, whirlpool, handball/racquetball
courts, weight rooms, Nautilus equipment, indoor track
and gymnasium.
Or, get out and experience these other fun options around the
Watertown area:
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL • 19 MILES OF PAVED TRAIL
FOR BICYCLING AND JOGGING • BOATING/
FISHING • BOWLING • MINIATURE GOLF/GO-KART
RACING • GOLF • HUNTING • INDOOR/OUTDOOR
ICE SKATING ARENA • SNOWMOBILING • SLEDDING
• ICE FISHING • STOCK CAR RACING • INDOOR
OUTDOOR POOLS, BEACHES, INDOOR/OUTDOOR
WATER PARKS • TENNIS COURTS • MOVIE THEATRE
Shopping
UPTOWN SHOPPING WITH COFFEE SHOPS,
RESTAURANTS AND ART GALLERIES • WATER-
TOWN SHOPPING MALL • TARGET • MENARD’S •
WALMART
Parks
BRAMBLE PARK AND ZOO – Home to over 500 mammals,
reptiles, and birds. Also featuring a Discovery Center, gift shop,
picnic area, park, playground and outdoor band concerts!
MEMORIAL PARK – Located on Lake Kampeska. Swimming,
boat launch, camping and concessions.
STOKES-THOMAS LAKE CITY PARK – Located on Lake
Kampeska. Modern comfort camping, swimming and boat
launch.
LAKE PELICAN RECREATION AREA – Located on Lake
Pelican. Fishing, camping, swimming, boating. Warming
house available for ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country
skiing.
SANDY SHORES STATE PARK – Located on Lake
Kampeska. All water sports. Boat launch, picnic area and
camping.
The Arts
TERRY REDLIN ART CENTER- Home to over 150 of
Terry Redlin’s originial oil paintings. A 52,000 square foot
monumental brick building on the junction of Highway 212
and Interstate 29 in Watertown.
GOSS OPERA HOUSE- Historical three-story building in
downtown Watertown. Features world-class entertainment,
art galleries and traveling exhibits, a gift shop, and gourmet
restaurant.
Restaurants
DEMPSEY’S • MINERVAS • ITALIAN GARDEN •
CLIFFORD’S STEAK & ALE • MR. T’S SPORTS BAR AND
GRILL • O BABY O’S • PIZZA RANCH • QUIZNOS •
APPLEBEES • STARBUCKS • PAST TIMES
COFFEEHOUSE & RESTAURANT • PAPA MURPHY’S •
2nd ST STATION • PERKINS • THE GRAINERY • GOOD
TO GO CAFE • LUNKERS RESTAURANT • CHARLEY’S
• PEKING CHINESE • SUBWAY • DAIRY QUEEN • AND
MORE!
Festivals and Events
Watertown Winter Farm Show (winter)
Crazy Days (summer and winter)
4th of July Celebration
Kampeska Wing Fling
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