Location: Sioux Falls
Top Things to do in Sioux Falls
What to do and see in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (SD): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. Catfish Bay Water Ski Park - Greatest Show on H2O
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 366 reviews
The Greatest Show On H2O, Camp OnAqua & Ice Fish Fest are all at Catfish Bay. The show is a fun family event. It has comedy, acting and more all choreographed to amazing stunts on the water. It is an all ages show designed with the family in mind. Our world class water skiers perform dazzling human pyramids, jumps, water ballet, barefoot water skiing and much more. "The Greatest Show On H2O!" has something for everyone to enjoy this summer. Catfish Bay also home to Camp OnAqua, Ice Fish Fest, professional water ski training and more. Go to our website for more information
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. Escape 605
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Escapades Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
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.
7. 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.
8. 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!!
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. 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.
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