The 8 Best Things to Do in Chamberlain, United States

February 28, 2018 Alida England

Chamberlain is a city in Brule County, South Dakota, United States. It is located on the Eastern bank of the Lake Francis Case dammed section of the Missouri river, close to where it is crossed by Interstate 90 highway.
Restaurants in Chamberlain

1. Akta Lakota Museum

St. Joseph's Indian School, Exit 263 off I-90, Chamberlain, SD 57325 +1 605-234-3452
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5 based on 211 reviews

Akta Lakota Museum

Visit the Akta Lakota Museum to experience a living lesson on the Native American way of life, past and present. Each year we receive thousands of visitors from all over the globe that want to deepen their appreciation of Lakota culture. As an outreach program of St. Joseph's Indian School we pride ourselves on not just providing that experience but creating an atmosphere conducive to learning and healing into the hearts of our students as well as our visitors. What makes our museum such a wonderful experience is our focus. We have an outstanding collection of cultural, historical and artistic works that relate specifically to the Northern Plains Indian Tribes, the ancestry of the students served at St. Joseph's. Our historical collection honors the past while our contemporary collection represents the creative spirit of today's world. We work closely with Indian artist and artisans to present contemporary artwork that builds on cultural traditions while expressing itself in new ways. What you take away from your visit is the understanding that Lakota culture is not just a thing of the past. It's alive and thriving today.

Reviewed By GFKelly - Eagan, Minnesota

This FREE museum was a very pleasant surprise. Well laid out and straightforward history that I didn’t learn in school.Wópilá táηka – many thanks for sharing your visit. We appreciate your support in spreading the word and glad you enjoyed your visit!

2. Old West Trading Post

403 E Sd Highway 16, Oacoma, SD 57365-6505 +1 605-734-0770
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Old West Trading Post

Reviewed By namickey - Rochester, Illinois

Bigger than it looks, especially if you go to the building out back. Fun time, great, helpful staff. Probably spent about 2 hours here.

3. Lewis And Clark Interpretive & Keelboat Center

I-90 Information Center, Chamberlain, SD 57325 +1 605-734-4562
Excellent
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4.5 based on 133 reviews

Lewis And Clark Interpretive & Keelboat Center

Reviewed By David M - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great facilities, super friendly staff to give you maps and directions. Amazing artwork and views. SD has done a good job with this rest stop.

4. Dignity

Interstate 90 rest area above the Missouri River., Chamberlain, SD 57325
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5 based on 58 reviews

Dignity

Reviewed By Sonogal - Black Lick, PA

We stopped here in the early morning as we drove cross country. This is on the hill over looking the Missouri river. It is amazing how the scenery changes as you cross the river. There was a visitors center but we were there before it opened.

5. Tranquil Desires

115 W Lawler Ave, Chamberlain, SD 57325-1563 +1 605-234-1577
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5 based on 3 reviews

Tranquil Desires

Eclectic little shop with many different facets including organic products and local artisan merchandise. Relaxing atmosphere.

Reviewed By Bobbie H

Such a kicked back escape from the daily stress and negative contaminants from daily living. A wide variety of organic teas and coffee not to mention several other organic items including snacks and supplements. Also Tranquil Desires supports our local arists with their photography, cards...MoreThank you for being a wonderful customer I appreciate your business!

6. Allen's Hillside Guide Service - Day Adventures

502 E King St, Chamberlain, SD 57325-1063 +1 605-734-5591
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5 based on 4 reviews

Allen's Hillside Guide Service - Day Adventures

Reviewed By susan2kids - Omaha, Nebraska

Last year we used Allen's fishing guide services for the first time. We enjoyed our guide, Lee, so much that we specifically requested him this year. My husband has some mobility limitations and Lee is very accommodating.

Not only did we return but other family members joined us as well. We had 3 boats for a group of 10. Two boats went to the same location while the third boat went to a different location. We would meet at Allen's at 6am for donuts before loading up in the guide's vehicle to go to the fishing location. Each day we were back around 2pm. You need to have lunch/drinks in a cooler for each boat as we didn't stop to have lunch together. Everyone caught their limit of walleye both days. Allen's will even give you a framed 8x10 photo to remember the good times.

7. Busted Nut Bar & Grill

309 E Glen Ave, Chamberlain, SD 57325-1355 +1 605-234-3000
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Busted Nut Bar & Grill

Reviewed By Zachary S - Minneapolis, Minnesota

While roadtripping across South Dakota, we stopped to find a place to eat in Chamberlain and saw a sign for The Busted Nut Bar and Grill and thought it was hilarious so we checked it out. The bar is right on the river and has an outdoor patio and good view of the water. The bartenders and waitresses were very friendly and funny. The food was pretty good for bar food. It was definately worth stopping.

8. Charly's Restaurant SD

606 E King St, Chamberlain, SD 57325-1069 +1 605-234-6238
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3 based on 5 reviews

Charly's Restaurant SD

Reviewed By LaGringaRobin - Appleton, Wisconsin

This was really just a bar with some tables in it. The people were nice and the food was average. I do have to say that the breaded mushrooms were really bad.... I wouldn't order those.

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