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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Washington Pavilion
Overall Ratings
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!!
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Butterfly House & Aquarium
Overall Ratings
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.
9. Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 400 reviews
Open 361 days a year, the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History is home to more than 1,000 animals from 137 species including 24 endangered species. The 45-acre park offers up-close views to animals often not found in larger Zoos including Tigers, Rhinos, Bears, Primates, Giraffe, and an award-winning Snow Monkey exhibit. The Zoo also includes the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, a rare collection of 150 mounted animals including 38 “vanishing species.”
Reviewed By D353ONjulief
Nice place to visit and was also clean. The brown bears were the best part. Downfall, went the day before Easter and they were charging more to get it due to the Easter bunny being there, you had to pay the extra even tho we were not there to see the bunny.
10. USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 176 reviews
Honoring the most decorated battleship of World War II, this memorial is a full-size outline of the ship with artifacts from the ship positioned in it.
Reviewed By 324jeffreyc
The USS South Dakota Memorial is well worth your time. The museum features memorabilia, photos and models. A highlight of our visit was equipment removed from the battleship itself was on display; some inside, some out. Our visit took just over an hour, time well spent.
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