Moving to or from Watertown?
Northeast South Dakota's regional hub in the Glacial Lakes region — home to the Bramble Park Zoo, Redlin Art Center honoring wildlife artist Terry Redlin, and Lake Kampeska recreation.
- 22,000 City population
- 30,000 Metro area
- 1879 Founded
- Northeast South Dakota / Glacial Lakes Region
Why people move to Watertown.
- Terry Redlin Art Center
- Bramble Park Zoo
- Lake Kampeska recreation
- Being northeastern SD's regional hub
- Lake Area Technical Institute
- Redlin's nostalgic wildlife art heritage
Watertown is home to the Redlin Art Center, a museum dedicated entirely to artist Terry Redlin — one of America's most popular wildlife painters whose nostalgic scenes of rural American life (ducks, barns, autumn leaves) have been reproduced on countless prints, calendars, and collectibles. The museum houses the original paintings of more than 160 of his most famous works, and admission is free. Watertown is Redlin's hometown.
Where people live in Watertown.
A quick guide to Watertown's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown
Historic core
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Central Watertown
Established residential
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Lake Kampeska area
Waterfront and near-lake residential
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Codington County rural
Surrounding farm country
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Kranzburg (nearby)
Very small town
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Milbank (nearby)
Small SD town
Where people spend their time in Watertown.
- Redlin Art Center Central Watertown
- Bramble Park Zoo Central Watertown
- Lake Kampeska Central Watertown
- Mellette House Museum Central Watertown
- Watertown Regional Airport Central Watertown
- Pelican Lake (nearby) Watertown
Planning a Watertown move.
- SD has no state income tax
- Winter is severe with sub-zero cold common
- Tornado risk is real
- Nearest larger city is Sioux Falls (100 miles south)
Moving in Watertown: FAQ.
Is Watertown worth visiting for the art?
If you're a Redlin fan, absolutely. The Redlin Art Center is genuinely impressive — over 160 original paintings, beautifully exhibited, with free admission. Redlin's work has a distinctive nostalgic appeal that's either beloved or considered kitsch, depending on your taste. Either way, the museum is a legitimate cultural attraction in a part of the country where such museums are rare.
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