Location: Sioux Falls
Top Things to do in Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls (/ˌsuː ˈfɔːlz/) (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Okábleča Otȟúŋwahe; "Stone Shatter City") is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and the 145th-most populous city in the United States. It is the county seat of Minnehaha County. and also extends into Lincoln County to the south. It is the 47th-fastest-growing city in the United States and the fastest-growing metro area in South Dakota, with a population increase of 22% between 2000 and 2010.
Restaurants in Sioux Falls
1. St. Joseph Cathedral
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 337 reviews
Reviewed By csarchibald - San Marcos, United States
If you love beautiful Catholic Cathedrals, this is a must if you are in Sioux Falls. The interior is every bit as beautiful as many of the great cathedrals of Europe we have visited. We were fortunately to get there as noon mass was beginning. Congregation members were very friendly.
2. Little Wine Cellar Co
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
3. The Blood Run Nature Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By susanskyy
We were looking for a pretty place to take the dogs and go for a little hike in nature. This was exactly what we wanted. Only saw a couple other people hiking so its not over populated. You can do a short hike or keep going. The path is either gravel or well cut grass. The paths are flat. There is even a bathroom on the trail, but no running water. Take water. A lot of the hike is in full sun. We were there about 3 hours, just perfect.
4. Sioux Falls Bike Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By KFLAM - Eden Prairie, United States
Found this little trail gem with help from Dana at the Hilton Garden Inn South! Nice, quiet trail with pretty view. Off the 229 Minnesota Ave exit.
5. Sertoma Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Grussingtravels - Detroit Lakes, United States
So many things to do. Lots of different play grounds and even a little outdoor park with sand, stumps, little houses, logs, etc. waking trails and tons of places to picnic. Great place to bring your kids to blow off steam. And it’s all free
6. Falls Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,265 reviews
Park with waterfalls where the river flows over many tiers of Sioux quartzite.
Reviewed By 935kristieg - Saint Peter, United States
This is the second time I’ve been there but I didn’t realize you must walk to the right to see the amazing falls. Last time we went, we had fun climbing on the rocks and didn’t realize the amazing falls and paths and cool historical artifacts. We always park in the first lot so I guess this is how we missed it the first time. My pics probably don’t do it justice, but it was a beautiful winter day and it was cool to even get to walk across the frozen Sioux River to get from one side to the other.
7. Old Courthouse Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Beautifully restored 1800s quartzite building has three floors of regional history exhibits.
Reviewed By wheresphil - Urbandale, United States
If you're visiting Sioux Falls, this is a must stop. It's a free museum that gives the visitor a feel for the history of Sioux Falls. It's well maintained and a terrific example of architecture of the area.
8. Pettigrew Home & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Welcome to the Past! Tour the elegant 1889 Queen Anne-style home of South Dakota’s first senator, Richard Pettigrew. Take a guided tour of the historic home, or browse the museum galleries and discover the Sioux Falls of the late 1800s. Free admission. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Open Monday through Sunday.
Reviewed By Cashebitt - Omaha, United States
I never miss to visit the turn of the century mansions to see what the upper class lived like back in those days. I love antiques so you most likely to see some beautiful pieces. I highly recommend this place to see a little of Sioux Falls history. The staff is friendly and helpful.
9. The Outdoor Campus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Nature museum, aquarium, butterfly garden and classes for everyone to learn about the outdoors.
10. SculptureWalk & Arc of Dreams Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 533 reviews
Reviewed By CountryGal2011
We just loved walking downtown viewing the sculptures. Very clean and inviting store fronts. These sculptures were beautiful. Sure glad no one destroyed these like others that are being destroyed in our Country.
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