Sioux City is on the western edge of the state of Iowa. It is on the Missouri River and many parts of Sioux City are among the unique Loess Hills formations.
Sioux City sits on the cusp of the westernmost reaches of the industrial Midwest. Most of the rest of the United States between it and Denver is dominated by wide expanse of sparsely populated prairie. Sioux City is proud of its frontier history and you can find markings all over town dedicated to the western exploration done by Lewis and Clark. The Sioux City metropolitan area (Siouxland) covers portions of three US states; it is primarily in Iowa, but extends westward into South Dakota (North Sioux City) and Nebraska (South Sioux City). Sioux City sits on a major bend in the Missouri River and this dominates its geography. The state boundaries are marked by rivers.
Sioux City Transit System, Martin Luther King Jr. Transportation Center, 505 Nebraska St. (downtown), ☏ +1 712 279-6404 (route info). The bus system is a fairly well built out public transit system for a small Midwestern city. It serves Sioux City, South Sioux City, Nebraska, and North Sioux City, South Dakota. Routes schedules and maps can be found here. $1.80/adult (one way), discounts for seniors, youth and pass holders. Taxi Service-several taxi companies operate in the Siouxland area. Siouxland Taxi, ☏ +1 712-277-0000. (updated Feb 2018) Taxi Xpress, ☏ +1 712-577-1111. (updated Feb 2018) Sioux City Skywalk, Downtown. Mon-Sat 6:30AM-10:30PM and Sun 9:30AM-5:30PM.
1 Sioux City Art Center, 225 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51101-1712, ☏ +1 712-279-6272, fax: +1 712-255-2921. Mon closed, Tue-Wed 10AM-4PM, Thu 10AM-9PM, Fri Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 1PM-4PM. Features many rotating exhibits from around the world. Hands on experience available for children in their Kids Art Zone. Free. (updated Feb 2018) Sioux City Public Museum, 607 4th St, ☏ +1 712-279-6174. Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM. Museum about the history of the area, Native Americans and later settlement. Free. 2 Trinity Heights, 33rd & Floyd Blvd, ☏ +1 712-239-8670. Daily 10AM-8PM. Giant Jesus and Mary statues made of metal. A life-size wood carving of the Last Supper. Trinity Gardens. Free.
1 Cone Park, 3800 Line Dr., ☏ +1 712 279-6126. This park's main attraction in winter time is a multi-lane snow tubing hill with an automatic conveyor belt type lift and night time lighting. Other activities include an outdoor ice skating rink, a recreation trail and (in summer) a splash pad. (updated Feb 2018) 2 Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Dr., toll-free: +1-800-593-2228. Multiple sports activities are hosted here. From NAIA college athletics championships to Musketeers hockey, this venue handles all kinds of events. When not hosting events, you can practice rock climbing on their climbing wall. (updated Feb 2018) 3 Saturday in the Park, 24th and Grandview, ☏ +1 712 277-2575.
1 La Juanitas, 1316 Pierce St, ☏ +1 712-279-0772. Flavorful Mexican food, open late for the bar crowd. (updated Feb 2018) 2 El Fredo Pizza, 523 West 19th Street, ☏ +1 712-258-0691. A Sioux City original, with a sweet and spicy pizza sauce. (updated Feb 2018) 3 Crave, 1100 Larson Park Rd, ☏ +1 712-224-2387. Fine dining, patio and bar with excellent views of the Missouri River. (updated Feb 2018)
1 The Diving Elk, 1101 4th St, ☏ +1 712-276-9625. German beer hall with American flair and great craft beer selection. Try the Elkwurst. At The Diving Elk, you'll find a friendly atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy a revolving craft beer list, classic cocktails, and quality local food. (updated Feb 2018) 2 Miles Inn, 2622 Leech Ave., ☏ +1 712-276-9625. Stop in for Charlie Boy and a Schooner. (updated Feb 2018)
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In Sep, Sioux City typically sees ~25°C daytime highs and 6 rainy days.
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