McCook Lake, Sioux City

#2 among attractions in Sioux City

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McCook Lake is a natural oxbow lake found in Union County, South Dakota, United States, about one mile north of North Sioux City. It was formed from a "cutoff" of the Missouri River. The lake is named for General John Cook, who commanded a company of soldiers stationed there in 1862–63 following the Dakota War of 1862. When or why the "Mc" was added is unknown. Most residents are located on the north side of the lake, while land around the south side is used for farming. The Izaak Walton League, an environmental organization active in lake issues, has a clubhouse located on the lake and owns most of the southern shore. ()

Maximum depth: 14 ftCoordinates: 42°32'35"N, 96°30'30"W

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McCook Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orpheum Theatre, Sioux City Art Center, Sergeant Floyd, Peirce Mansion.

6.2 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Orpheum Theatre, Sioux City
158 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, also known as New Orpheum Theatre and Orpheum Electric Building, is a performing arts center located at 528 S. Pierce Street in Sioux City, Iowa. Built in 1927 as a vaudeville and movie palace, the theatre was restored in 1999 and today is the home of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra.
6.4 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Sioux City Art Center, Sioux City
162 min walk • The Sioux City Art Center began as a Works Progress Administration project in 1937 when the Art Center Association of Sioux City, the Sioux City Junior League, as well as other community supporters, received a grant of $3,000 to create the first art center.
5.8 miSE
Museum, Visitor center, History museum
Sergeant Floyd, Sioux City
149 min walk • Sergeant Floyd is a historic museum boat, serving as the Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center at 1000 Larsen Park Road in Sioux City, Iowa.
5.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Peirce Mansion, Sioux City
143 min walk • The Peirce Mansion is a 23-room mansion located in Sioux City, Iowa. From 1960 until 2011, the mansion was home to the Sioux City Public Museum with exhibits relating to the history of the region. It is still owned by the Sioux City Public Museum and has now been restored to a Victorian-era appearance.
5.3 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Park
Grandview Park Music Pavilion, Sioux City
137 min walk • The Grandview Park Music Pavilion is a historic structure located in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. The Monahan Post Band raised money in 1930 to build a modest music shell in the park.
5.5 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sioux City
140 min walk • St. Boniface Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Sioux City. The church is located in a residential area west of downtown Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
3.6 miSE
Vernacular architecture
Theophile Bruguier Cabin, Sioux City
93 min walk • The Theophile Bruguier Cabin is a historic building located in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Bruguier was a Quebec native who was a trader with the American Fur Company. He was the first Caucasian settler in what would become Sioux City. He settled at the confluence of the Missouri and the Big Sioux Rivers in 1849.
3.9 miE
Cemetery
Logan Park Cemetery, Sioux City
99 min walk • Logan Park Cemetery is a cemetery located at the northwest edge of Sioux City, Iowa. The cemetery contains a number of notable figures from the history of Sioux City.
6.3 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Football
Tyson Events Center, Sioux City
160 min walk • The Fleet Farm Arena, formerly Gateway Arena, is a multi-purpose arena inside Tyson Events Center, located in Sioux City, Iowa and sponsored by Tyson Foods and Fleet Farm.
5.7 miE
Tudor Revival architecture
Sioux City Public Library-North Side Branch, Sioux City
146 min walk • The Sioux City Public Library-North Side Branch, also known as Bruce Meyer Productions, is a historic building located in Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
5.7 miSE
Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture
Rose Hill Historic District, Sioux City
145 min walk • The Rose Hill Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.