Location: 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. Little Wine Cellar Co
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
2. St. Joseph Cathedral
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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.
3. Escape 605
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5.0 based on 166 reviews
Real life, interactive puzzle game rooms where groups of 2-20 have 60 minutes to crack all the riddles, clues & codes to escape the room in time!
Reviewed By 605Jackiechan
Staff is a lot of fun and very helpful. We went to the downtown location and did the axe throwing, so much more fun than I thought it would be. Plus when you are done they also have bean bags, giant jenga, and other games as well.
4. Escapades Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 238 reviews
We offer 7 escape rooms with different themes, as well as a pretty awesome escape game. All our rooms are completely unique and offer tough challenges and lots of puzzles! We are the only Sioux Falls escape room company that completely designs our rooms from scratch! This makes our rooms 100% unique and delivers an unmatched experience! Our staff is the main reason our rooms are #1 rated by local consumers. They truly care about each group and go out of their way to make sure that our customers have the best time possible. Come see for yourself why we have the best escape rooms in Sioux Falls!
Reviewed By natalietg
Awesome staff and a fun experience! I would recommend this place to any group or family it’s the perfect outing.
5. Carpenter Bar
6. Washington Pavilion
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
The mission of the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science is to educate, entertain, inspire, and enrich the community by making arts and science part of our lives. Our vision is to be the region’s premier arts and cultural institution and a national model for multifaceted, community-based institutions.The Washington Pavilion is the region’s home for the arts, entertainment and science. Located in a beautifully renovated historic building in downtown Sioux Falls, it is one of only a few facilities in the world to bring together under one roof the performing arts, visual arts, interactive science and educational opportunities.
Reviewed By jarjen27 - Sioux Center, United States
We enjoyed a show here so much it prompted us to purchase tickets for the upcoming Performance Series. It’s a great venue. Also - want to put in a plug for the Science Museum. Our kids really enjoy the various attractions!!
7. Old Courthouse Museum
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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
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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. Butterfly House & Aquarium
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4.5 based on 495 reviews
Enjoy over 800 free-flying butterflies from around the world in the tropical conservatory. View vibrant marine fishes, jellies, and corals in twelve aquarium habitats, including the Pop-Up Dome Aquarium, Stingrays, and Pacific Tide Pool. Experience interactive learning and relaxation with tropical butterflies and marine life in our land-locked state. A year round tropical destination! The Butterfly House & Aquarium is a nonprofit organization, funded entirely by admissions, memberships, gift shop sales, and donations. Thank you for visiting and supporting our mission of inspiring conservation of the vital building blocks of sea, sky, and land!
Reviewed By RachaelF343 - Beaver Dam, United States
Cute little aquarium with some interactive exhibits. You can touch starfish and sea cucumbers and stand in a bubble which puts you in the middle of the fish. The butterfly room is as nice as any I’ve been in with plenty of pathways and many butterflies flittering about. Plants are lovely and there is also some turtles, fish and 2 quail. Good gift shop and the staff is friendly. We went here right when it opened on a Friday and were surrounded by kindergartners the whole time but it didn’t feel too crowded at all. We were there for 90 minutes and then headed out on the bike path which runs by the aquarium. There is also a nice park right there with equipment and stuff for families.
