Watertown SD? (Sioux Falls: for sale, apartments, hotels)

[movinonup]

Can anyone give me feedback on this town? I am looking at Marshalltown Iowa and Watertown. Bout frozed my tush off in Feb., TRYING to check both town out, but ended checking out hotels instead. My house is sold and I HAVE TO MAKE A DECISION! Help is appreciated.

[faulkton]

they have a starbucks in Watertown, thats a rarity in SD

[Jammie]

Watertown is a nice town. I haven't been there too often, but it appears to be neat and friendly. I have no idea what they have for employment or what they'd have for housing though. Their local paper should have that info. They have a beautiful art museum there. It's called the Terry Redlin Art Center. They have all his pics in there and the building itself is absolutely beautiful. The last time we were there, they were planning on doing something with the grounds and it was supposed to be very nice~something like a wild life area. Not sure if you're familiar with the artist, but if you are, it will give you a good idea of what some of the surroundings look like without snow. That's where he did most of his painting and even though he has things from a different era in his pics, the background is from the Watertown area. You'll also notice a "Langenfeld's Ice Cream" truck in some of his pics. They were his wife's family and also were from there. Sorry I can't help you with much first hand info of the town itself. Is there anything specific we can try to help you with?

[movinonup]

Originally Posted by Jammie

Watertown is a nice town. I haven't been there too often, but it appears to be neat and friendly. I have no idea what they have for employment or what they'd have for housing though. Their local paper should have that info. They have a beautiful art museum there. It's called the Terry Redlin Art Center. They have all his pics in there and the building itself is absolutely beautiful. The last time we were there, they were planning on doing something with the grounds and it was supposed to be very nice~something like a wild life area. Not sure if you're familiar with the artist, but if you are, it will give you a good idea of what some of the surroundings look like without snow. That's where he did most of his painting and even though he has things from a different era in his pics, the background is from the Watertown area. You'll also notice a "Langenfeld's Ice Cream" truck in some of his pics. They were his wife's family and also were from there. Sorry I can't help you with much first hand info of the town itself. Is there anything specific we can try to help you with?

I am just looking for input. My house is closing here in Oregon at the end of May, and I still don't know where I am going. Yes, I know I am crazy. Long and short of it--bad contractor, 13 month build, gave him too much $$, now I can't afford to live here. I need a change anyway. I think. I go between "Hey a new adventure", to "Oh my gosh, I hate my life." Blah and blah.

[Jammie]

Just checked out their newspaper and it's called, "The Public Opinion". There seem to be a few jobs there and a few houses for sale and also vacant apartments. If you check it out and there doesn't seem to be anything there you're interested in, you may want to consider Sioux Falls. It's the largest city in our state and has an abundance of jobs. Personally, if I would have a choice of where to live in the state, it'd definitely be West River. It's beautiful out there and they have much milder winters then we do East River. Just not too many jobs out there unless you're in the healthcare field.

[I Remember]

As you drive south from Watertown, there are many small lakes. The surrounding area explains why this is all a part of the GREAT AMERICAN PLAINS. Most of the people living there are from the bygone hospitailty of neighborliness and courtetsy. Visting relatives in Watertown in 1998 I was overwhelmed with the friendliness.

[floridadreamer]

Originally Posted by faulkton

they have a starbucks in Watertown, thats a rarity in SD

I seriously had to check Starbucks website because I didn't believe you I am in shock they finally got a starbucks!!!! Now I can go visit.

Seriously though, my family lives in Watertown and I lived there for 10 years myself. It's an ok town I guess. People are friendly, but for me it was just too familiar if you know what I mean. To give you an idea, the guy I went to prom with ended up having a baby and marrying the same girl my brother and my cousin both dated. Also, another cousin ended up having two kids with a girl my brother dated in high school. It seemed like someone was always having an affair or having a baby with someone I knew in one way or another. Too much drama.

I too prefer Sioux Falls for jobs, shopping, eating out, etc...but then I've never been out west. I hear the scenery is much better out west. My brother and his wife now live in Sioux Falls.

[Jammie]

HI Floridadreamer, I highly recommend that you take a trip out West. You'll be really surprised at how different and how beautiful it is out there.

[floridadreamer]

Originally Posted by Jammie

HI Floridadreamer, I highly recommend that you take a trip out West. You'll be really surprised at how different and how beautiful it is out there.

I want to, it's just a long drive from where my family lives in Watertown and I don't get there often enough to see them as it is. And it would have to be in the summer of course. I crave sunshine.

[scudmuscle]

Watertown is a nice little place. always had every thing we needed when we hunt there. Cool wildlife art gallery